Alan Gleeson - CMO Contento

Alan Gleeson

Co-Founder / CMO

Alan Gleeson has 15+ years extensive B2B SaaS experience working with several VC backed Startups & Scaleups in the UK, US & Ireland.

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When it comes to a new website the focus is often on the new design, and site performance. However, for those responsible for ongoing site management and maintenance looking under the hood is of critical importance. The admin panel or content management interface plays an important yet underappreciated role.

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7 March 2024

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Headless CMS are synonymous with bespoke website design, cutting edge technology and website migrations from traditional monolithic CMS like WordPress. However, as this article outlines the versatility of a Headless CMS, means it can also be used effectively to power your API docs and guides.

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26 February 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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Are you considering adding a blog to your website but are concerned about the limitations of using WordPress, Webflow, or a similar platform? In this short post, we outline why a Headless CMS can offer a viable alternative.

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15 February 2024

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As one of the most mature SaaS categories, the content management system (CMS) market is particularly susceptible to usability issues. The battle between Headless and Traditional Content Management Systems (CMS) is only getting started. In this article, I argue that both sides need to better meet the needs of their users to drive future success. As I’ll argue below, to do that they need to focus more on usability and less on feature enhancements.

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6 February 2024

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9 mins read

Composable CMS : Group of people around a laptop

Composable web architecture is a relatively recent development. This short guide outlines what it is and explains how it relates to Headless Content Management Systems (CMS) like Contento.

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29 January 2024

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How much does a Headless CMS cost? In some ways that is the wrong question. The Headless CMS license fee is a fraction of the overall cost of moving to Headless. The following guide for those in finance helps to explain why you need to take a more holistic perspective when evaluating your options.

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22 January 2024

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8 min read

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Netlify’s Annual Report on the State of Web Development consists of the findings from primary research from almost 7,000 participants, and offers unique insights into the state of web development in 2023, as well as some projections for the year ahead.

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15 January 2024

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5min read

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The most common website upgrade path entails a Headless CMS migration from a traditional CMS like WordPress. However, it is not just a simple “lift and shift” process. It is better served as part of a carefully planned wider strategic review as this short blog explores.

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8 January 2024

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So what are some of the problems Contento solves for marketers? This short blog outlines some of the areas we help the marketing function over and above alternative approaches.

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3 January 2024

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The world of Headless continues to grow as more agencies offer Headless CMS-backed websites. However, the build process is very different from a WordPress build and the learning curve is steep. This short guide outlines some of the areas that can help you improve your Headless delivery capability.

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19 December 2023

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Bespoke website designs are increasingly common. This short blog explores why this is the case and how bespoke website development is aligned with Headless CMS-backed website builds.

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11 December 2023

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