Core Development

CMS Development

Content platforms your editors enjoy using and your developers can trust. Custom, WordPress or headless, with the workflows, permissions and performance your content operation needs.

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01 · Overview

Content control without developer bottlenecks

A good CMS disappears into the background. Editors create, review and publish without filing tickets, and the site stays fast and secure however much content is added. We start by modelling your content properly: types, fields, relationships and the workflow each piece goes through.

We build on WordPress when its ecosystem is the right fit, on headless platforms such as Strapi when content must reach websites, apps and other channels, and on custom Django-based administration when your workflow is unusual. Rich text editing, media management and previews are configured for real editorial work.

Focus areas

  • Custom CMS builds
  • Headless CMS architecture
  • Multi-site and multi-language
  • Plugin and theme development

Technologies

  • WordPress and PHP
  • Strapi
  • Django admin
  • React and Next.js
  • REST and GraphQL
  • MySQL and PostgreSQL

02 · Capabilities

What we deliver

Content platforms shaped around your editorial team, your channels and your growth.

Structured content

Content types, fields and relationships that reflect your information, so content can be reused and presented consistently.

Content workflows

Draft, review, approval and scheduled publishing matched to how your team actually works.

Roles and permissions

Granular access for authors, editors and administrators, with audit trails of who changed what.

Administration interfaces

Clear admin screens, inline guidance, previews and rich text editors configured to output clean, semantic HTML.

Integrations

Search, CRM, marketing, analytics and translation services connected to your publishing flow.

Performance and publishing

CDN caching, image optimisation and cache invalidation on publish, so new content appears fast and pages stay quick.

03 · Approach

Built around your editors

We involve the people who will use the CMS every day, from content modelling to training.

  1. 01

    Discovery and content modelling

    We audit existing content and define types, roles and taxonomies.

    • Content audit
    • Roles and permissions
    • Content types
    • Taxonomy planning
  2. 02

    Design and admin UX

    Editing screens and flows are designed alongside the public site.

    • Dashboard wireframes
    • Editing flows
    • Media library
    • Preview modes
  3. 03

    Development and customisation

    Custom modules, integrations and automation, built and reviewed iteratively.

    • Custom plugins or modules
    • API integrations
    • Workflow automation
    • Performance optimisation
  4. 04

    Testing and training

    Editors test real tasks, receive training and get clear documentation.

    • User acceptance testing
    • Editor training
    • Documentation
    • Launch and handover

04 · Technical considerations

The details that decide success

The decisions that keep a CMS pleasant to use and safe to run as it grows.

Headless or coupled
Headless setups suit multi-channel publishing and modern frontends; coupled systems are simpler to run. We recommend based on your channels and team.
Clean rich text output
Editors are configured to produce semantic HTML, so content stays accessible and renders consistently across the site.
Preview and publishing
Draft previews, scheduled publishing and cache invalidation are tested end to end before launch.
Security and updates
Minimal, vetted plugins, least-privilege roles, two-factor sign-in for editors and a routine update process.
Content migration
Scripted migration with URL redirects and media transfer, validated before cutover.
Localisation
Multi-language content, locale fallbacks and translation workflows planned into the content model.

05 · Outcomes

What you can expect

  • Editors publish without waiting for developers
  • A content model that grows with you
  • Fast pages regardless of content volume
  • A secure, maintainable platform

06 · FAQ

CMS Development: common questions

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Which CMS platform do you recommend?

It depends on your needs. WordPress offers a large ecosystem and familiar editing, headless platforms such as Strapi suit multi-channel delivery, and a custom Django-based admin fits unusual workflows. We recommend after reviewing your content, team and roadmap.

How long does CMS development take?

A tailored WordPress build typically takes four to eight weeks. Headless or custom platforms with complex workflows usually take eight to fourteen weeks. Editors can often start adding content before launch.

Can non-technical staff manage content?

Yes. We design the admin around your editors with clear fields, inline guidance and previews, and provide training so day-to-day updates need no developer.

Do you build headless CMS solutions?

Yes. Content is managed in the CMS and delivered through REST or GraphQL APIs to websites, mobile apps and other channels.

How do you keep a CMS secure?

Role-based access, two-factor sign-in, a minimal set of vetted plugins, automated backups and a regular update schedule, which can be covered by a maintenance plan.

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