DrupalCon Nashville 2018: Big Changes for Small Agencies

This talk addresses the implications of the 2017 Drupal Business Survey for smaller Drupal agencies, focusing on the continuing growth of Drupal and the impact of Drupal 8 in the marketplace. The speaker discusses the challenges smaller vendors face as the CMS landscape shifts toward larger, more complex solutions typically suited for enterprise-level projects. The session also explores how these trends influence agency competitiveness and the skills necessary for successful site building with Drupal 8. Additionally, the speaker considers the effects on the Drupal community and offers insights on how smaller agencies can adapt and thrive amidst these changes.