I have never been a fan of distributions in Drupal.  They can be hard to keep updated, cannot be retroactively added to a site, do not allow mixing and matching of features, and you're often at the mercy of the distribution maintainers.  As such, all of the Drupal sites I've built in the past few years are Core and Contrib, with a smattering of Custom development when necessary.

Layout Builder is a powerful feature in Drupal 10 and 11 that allows site builders and content editors to create custom layouts for their content types and individual nodes. With its drag-and-drop interface, users can easily arrange blocks and fields to create visually appealing pages without needing extensive coding knowledge.

The Redirect module is an essential tool for managing URL redirects in Drupal. It helps site administrators improve user experience and search engine optimization (SEO) by efficiently handling outdated or incorrect URLs. With its powerful features, the Redirect module is a go-to solution for managing URL changes and avoiding broken links on your site.