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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WordPress is the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) with a purported 4 in 10 websites using it. However, as this blog will argue, WordPress is not a good choice for growing mature companies with ambitions of taking their companies to the next level.

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2 March 2023

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5min read

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There are numerous areas that marketing teams look at to help improve lead generation. In this article, I argue that page speed is an oft-overlooked cause that should always be considered upfront.

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27 February 2023

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5min read

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When it comes to the benefits of migrating to a Headless CMS, performance is often cited as a primary driver. This short article outlines why this is such a crucial issue and explores how a Headless CMS delivers enhanced performance.

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15 February 2023

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7min read

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For all the drivers to move to a Headless CMS, there are several drawbacks that you need to be aware of. They rarely get much coverage on the sites of the main Headless CMS providers for obvious reasons. The following list thus represents some of the main perceived drawbacks.

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3 February 2023

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This short article outlines some of the main differences between static and dynamic sites particularly in the context of comparing a traditional and Headless CMS.

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1 February 2023

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5min read

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This article outlines the two main types of CMS and helps marketing leaders assess the differences so they can make more informed decisions as to which route to go down.

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28 January 2023

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This short article outlines what messaging is, why it is important to get right, and why messaging should be front and center of any discussions relating to new website builds.

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26 January 2023

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This article is designed to help marketers to better understand what are some of the key considerations you need to be aware of when considering a move to Headless and will help you to shortlist some options.

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5 January 2023

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As companies grow and consider upgrading their websites, upgrading the CMS is often a part of the journey. This article helps you navigate whether Webflow or a Headless CMS is a better route.

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3 January 2023

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7min read

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The Jamstack is a widely used cloud-native web development architecture for building modern websites including B2B and SaaS websites. While Jamstack websites don’t have to utilize a Headless CMS, it is an increasingly popular route.

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21 December 2022

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This short guide outlines why adapting a structured content approach can help you scale more efficiently.

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14 December 2022

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Working in marketing in B2B or SaaS is challenging at the best of times, but when it comes to managing a new website project it is never straightforward. After all, it can be a complex activity, with multiple actors and one that may only happen every 2-3 years.

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28 November 2022

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8min read