How you can build low-budget Drupal sites and still make a profit

For many Drupal professionals, the economics of small-budget projects just don’t make sense. Between setup complexity, ongoing maintenance demands, and hosting costs, it can feel impossible to serve clients who have limited budgets in a way that doesn't create regrets. But there's something special about building smaller projects, as well as personal projects, with Drupal, and we've got it down to a science.

In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for delivering low-budget Drupal sites efficiently and sustainably—without compromising on quality or maintainability. We'll cover technical patterns for rapid site delivery, using modern tools and techniques to increase efficiency, managing scope to keep expectations realistic, and how to structure maintenance in ways that reduce overhead while creating recurring revenue opportunities.

This talk is geared toward freelancers, agencies, and site builders looking to expand their client base, diversify their offerings, and build smarter—not just harder. Whether you're supporting nonprofits, startups, or small businesses, you’ll leave with concrete ideas to serve these clients profitably with Drupal.