In today’s digital landscape, a CMS (Content Management System) is the backbone of a website and its content management. It plays a crucial role in how businesses grow, evolve, and create value for their customers. At Frank Fam, our mission is to deliver solutions that not only meet today’s needs but are scalable and sustainable in the long term. That’s why we’ve chosen Contentful—a modern and flexible CMS that offers endless possibilities for both developers and content creators.
A Platform for the Future
At Frank Fam, we’ve worked on countless projects over the years where Contentful has proven to be the best choice—whether for small, agile solutions or complex, long-term projects. It’s a platform that continuously evolves and adapts to the latest technologies, ensuring our clients always have access to the most advanced tools available.
Contentful’s strength lies not only in its user-friendliness but also in its ability to create a robust foundation that can easily expand as needed. It’s a system that grows with your business and enables seamless integration with other platforms, thanks to its API-first approach.
Smooth and Flexible User Experience
One of the most important criteria for a CMS is usability—and Contentful delivers. For editors, it may initially feel a bit overwhelming, but once they’ve learned the system, it becomes a powerful and intuitive tool. With a simple, customizable interface, editors can quickly create, update, and publish content without worrying about technical details.
Contentful’s Live Preview feature allows users to see changes in real-time while editing, saving time and improving workflows. However, it’s worth noting that this feature performs differently depending on the framework used for the website. For example, it works well with Next.js due to its support for dynamic rendering and server-side rendering (SSR). However, it can be more challenging to implement with Gatsby, which primarily uses static site generation (SSG). Using Live Preview with Gatsby or other SSG frameworks often requires more complex solutions, such as setting up webhooks or triggering builds for content updates. For more details, see Contentful’s guide to Live Preview.
Additionally, Contentful offers customized workflows and the ability to create specific roles for different user types. This gives complete control over the content process—from creation to publication—with clear proofreading and approval features.
A view of different roles and permissions.
A list view of the website's various pages.
A view of a specific page and its sections.
For Developers: A Powerful Tool for Creativity and Efficiency
As developers, we seek tools that offer both power and flexibility while enabling quick and easy implementation. Contentful delivers on both counts. Its strong developer support and extensive documentation make it easy to resolve issues and stay up-to-date with the latest features. Contentful also offers AI integrations and automated tools, such as AI-driven content generation and SEO optimization. These features help us create more efficient solutions and streamline workflows.
"Contentful provides unparalleled flexibility, giving developers the freedom to create, manage, and scale content seamlessly across all platforms." – Niklas Andervang @ Frank Fam
Security and Scalability: A Clear Priority
In a digital world where security is critical, Contentful offers robust features such as role-based access control and two-factor authentication. This ensures that our clients’ content is always protected while guaranteeing high performance and uptime. For businesses looking to grow and evolve, scalability is a key factor. Contentful is built to handle both small and large projects, enabling expansion without needing to switch platforms as your needs change.
Cost: A Factor to Consider
One notable drawback of Contentful is its pricing. For smaller companies, the costs can become a significant challenge, especially as the need for more features and higher bandwidth increases. While the platform is user-friendly and flexible, offering modern solutions, the price tag may be hard to justify for some.
My Personal Perspective
After many years as a developer, I can confidently say that Contentful is the best CMS I’ve worked with. It’s clear that it’s built with developers in mind while also offering a great user experience for editors and content creators. The platform supports all modern frameworks and is easy to integrate with other systems, allowing us to deliver projects quickly without compromising on quality or flexibility.
At Frank Fam, we see Contentful as more than just a CMS—it’s a partner for the future, a platform that enables us to deliver powerful and scalable solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs.
