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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The phrase ‘Universal CMS’ first emerged in 2024, in an article entitled Universal CMS: The death of "pure" headless CMS by Preston So. This short guide outlines what it is and why it represents a credible narrative for the emergence of another category of CMS.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

2 May 2024

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We are very much in a race to the middle when it comes to the maturing CMS market, with traditional monolithic CMS claiming to offer headless options, and headless CMS solutions leaning on traditional CMS features like a visual preview. In this short article, we outline why newer players like Contento can sit right in the middle.

Alan GleesonGrey Ellipse Icon

18 April 2024

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As AI has exploded in recent years, many Headless CMS solutions have baked it into their core offering. What sorts of capabilities does AI bring? Are they valuable or just a fad? This short blog explores how leading Headless CMS vendors have embraced AI, helping you to assess the value.

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8 April 2024

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Headless CMS are complicated. There is simply no getting away from that fact. However, as this blog outlines Contento is working hard at ensuring that it is the easiest Headless CMS to use. Read on to find out what we are doing to achieve this.

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15 March 2024

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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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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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