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Starter Kits for Headless CMS Builders

Building a headless CMS-based website is not easy - especially for a junior developer new to Jamstack websites. Recognising some of the challenges from builds we’ve undertaken ourselves has resulted in us building starter kits to reduce the friction when getting started.

Alan Gleeson - CMO Contento

Alan Gleeson

Co-Founder / CMO

April 2, 2024

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The Headless CMS for Websites seems to be a strange title. After all, surely all CMS are built for websites? Well, the reality is that the ‘blank box’ approach taken by most Headless CMS' means they are head agnostic & so are not designed with the front-end in mind. In this blog, we argue that this is an inherent flaw with the category, one that newer entrants like Contento are seeking to address.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

12 August 2024

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Building a headless CMS-based website is not easy - especially for a junior developer new to Jamstack websites. Recognising some of the challenges from builds we’ve undertaken ourselves has resulted in us building starter kits to reduce the friction when getting started.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

2 April 2024

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Headless CMS Versatility

Headless CMS is synonymous with enterprise websites. However, this short blog aims to dispel the myth they are just for big brands and outlines how Headless CMS-backed websites can be effectively utilized in a range of different use cases.

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20 February 2024

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The Headless CMS for Websites seems to be a strange title. After all, surely all CMS are built for websites? Well, the reality is that the ‘blank box’ approach taken by most Headless CMS' means they are head agnostic & so are not designed with the front-end in mind. In this blog, we argue that this is an inherent flaw with the category, one that newer entrants like Contento are seeking to address.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

12 August 2024

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Website maintenance is an important but often overlooked part when it comes to evaluating the different types of CMS that are available. In this short blog, we examine the different elements to be aware of.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

12 July 2024

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Take a look around the websites of most of the leading Headless CMS sites and the feel is very much enterprise-grade, married to a very developer-centric view of the world. However, as this blog argues not all Headless CMS providers share the same view that Headless is not for small or medium-sized businesses.

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3 July 2024

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When it comes to content management for websites one of the more curious aspects of the entire process is how few people actually create the content in the content management systems (CMS) themselves. As this blog explores, an increasing number of providers (including Contento) are finally bringing everything under one roof.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

24 June 2024

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As the Headless CMS juggernaut continues to gain momentum, some agencies are turning to headless for the very first time. This short blog outlines some things to consider as you embark on the journey.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

20 June 2024

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Like many new CMS cycles over the years, some early adopters have paid a price for poor deployments. However, as the category has matured there are still some issues to be aware of. This short guide shines a light on some of these helping you to mitigate the risk when transitioning to a headless-backed website.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

16 May 2024

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