Replatforming your CMS: A guide for digital directors

Why replatform?

Replatforming offers strategic advantages over rebuilding. It allows you to upgrade technology while using existing infrastructure, saving time and resources. It’s about modernising your digital foundation without starting from scratch. This approach minimises disruption and focuses on improving what you already have.

Considering your ‘last’ replatform?

If it's been a while since your last replatform, it’s time to reassess. Technology evolves rapidly, and staying current is vital. There can be benefits in replatforming versus rebuilding, but it’s important to weigh up the options carefully. At Quba we have a 5 stage platform process which can assist you in making informed decisions that align with your long-term digital strategy, and technologies that you could use which might enable enough flexibility to never have to fully replatform again.

Headless CMS: Pros and Cons

Headless CMS solutions are gaining traction. They separate content management from presentation. This means your content can be delivered across various platforms and devices seamlessly.

Pros:

• Flexibility: You can use any front-end technology.
• Scalability: Easily adapt to growing demands.
• Future-proof: More adaptable to changes in technology.

Cons:

• Complexity: Initial setup can be complex.
• Cost: Can be more expensive than monolithic CMS.
• Skills Required: Needs a team familiar with modern web development.

The power of Contentful

Contentful is a leading headless CMS. It offers a robust API-first approach, making it easy to integrate with other systems. Here’s why Contentful stands out:

• Developer-friendly: Extensive documentation and a strong community.
• Scalability: Designed to handle high traffic and large content volumes.
• Flexibility: Supports various content types and structures.

Choosing Contentful means investing in a platform that grows with your needs, offering the flexibility to adapt as your digital strategy evolves.

Contentstack, the new breed of CMS

Contentstack is another powerful CMS option, known for being the industry's most advanced composable content management system. Features include:

• Dedicated customer care: Allowing you to work with confidence with expert levels of customer service and a No-Fail Promise.
• Proven economics: 295% ROI over a three-year period through cost savings and boosting business value.
• Time saving: 80% reduction in content-related development time and 90% reduction time to publish

Contentstack is ideal for larger enterprise requirements where the client needs scalability along with a rich feature set.

How Quba can help

Quba specialises in guiding businesses through the replatforming process. From initial consultation to seamless migration, we ensure a smooth transition. Our expertise with platforms like Contentful and Contentstack allows us to offer tailored solutions that fit your specific needs. Get in touch to discuss your replatforming needs or watch our replatforming webinar to find out more.