Headless CMS Website Agency
DELIVER MORE WITH HEADLESS.
Serious growth calls for a serious website. Contra's headless CMS website development provides the flexibility, enhanced security, and global scalability to future-proof your digital presence. Contra has over 25 years’ web development experience, an award-winning team of headless CMS agency specialists, and loyal clients from SMEs to Big 4 consultancies. Don't just build a website, build a digital powerhouse. Talk headless with our team today.
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Contra seamlessly revamped our website, becoming a valuable extension of our team. Their adept listening, design, and problem-solving skills were evident. They suggested HyGraph CMS, empowering our marketing team and saving IT resources.
We know Headless CMS.
Our headless CMS services.
As a leading headless CMS agency, Contra provides specialist expertise to marketing managers, heads of marketing, and web project managers seeking a modern, flexible digital foundation. We leverage cutting-edge headless CMS platforms, including Storyblok (we’re a Storyblok partner), Hygraph and other headless CMSs, to build high-performing, scalable, and secure websites. We offer a comprehensive suite of services to ensure your headless CMS project's success. Start today by requesting a free consultation.
Bespoke headless website development.
We design and develop custom, user-centric frontends that integrate seamlessly with your chosen headless CMS solution. From captivating user interfaces to intuitive navigation, our designs are crafted for your audience.
SEO-focused headless website development.
We build headless sites optimised for search engines from the ground up. Our approach considers headless CMS SEO best practices, including site speed, technical SEO, keyword integration and schema markup to maximise your online visibility.
Headless CMS implementation and migration.
Whether you're moving from a traditional CMS or starting from scratch, our experts manage the entire implementation and migration process, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
API integration and ecosystem development.
We integrate your headless CMS with critical business tools such as CRMs, e-commerce platforms, analytics dashboards, and marketing automation systems, creating a powerful, connected digital ecosystem.
Ongoing support and optimisation.
Our commitment extends beyond launch. We provide continuous support, maintenance, and performance optimisation to ensure your headless website remains secure, up-to-date, and delivers consistent results.
Storyblok website development.
As a Storyblok partner, we specialise in Storyblok website development that truly empowers your marketing team. Our expert Storyblok developers leverage its intuitive visual editor, allowing you to see content changes in real-time as you make them – a game changer for speed and collaboration. With Storyblok's component-based architecture, we build dynamic, scalable websites where content is reusable and consistent across all your channels. Whether you need a new site or want to migrate to this leading headless CMS, our Storyblok agency provides comprehensive Storyblok web development services, ensuring a seamless experience, streamlined content workflows, and a powerful digital presence that grows with you.
Hygraph website development.
We specialise in Hygraph website development for businesses with complex data and enterprise-level requirements. Our Hygraph developers leverage its GraphQL-native architecture to build highly performant, scalable, and secure digital experiences. Hygraph's robust content modelling capabilities allow us to federate content from disparate sources, creating a single source of truth for all your digital assets. Having successfully built sites for leading B2B companies and other sectors with Hygraph, our Hygraph agency offers comprehensive Hygraph web development that delivers sophisticated, future-proof solutions.
Other headless CMS platforms we use.
Our expertise extends to other leading headless CMS platforms, ensuring we select the perfect fit for your unique project. We use Sanity for highly customisable and flexible content platforms, leveraging its "content lake" to treat content as data, giving developers unparalleled freedom to create bespoke editing environments and deliver content to any application. We also work with Contentful for its robust, enterprise-grade content management capabilities, offering powerful APIs and a rich ecosystem for integrations, making it excellent for large-scale content operations and multi-channel delivery.
Why choose Contra as your headless CMS agency?
Partnering with Contra means working with an experienced team dedicated to your digital success. Curious how a headless CMS can transform your digital experience? Start a conversation with our experts.
Specialist expertise.
We possess in-depth knowledge and project experience with some of the best headless CMS platforms like Storyblok and Hygraph, ensuring you benefit from the very best solutions tailored to your needs.
Future-proof solutions.
We build websites that are designed to evolve with your business, accommodating new technologies and content delivery channels.
Proven process.
Our structured methodology, from initial consultation to post-launch optimisation, ensures clarity, efficiency, and exceptional outcomes. Find out more about our headless CMS web development process below.
Collaborative partnership.
We act as an extension of your team, providing expert guidance and transparent communication throughout the project. With weekly or fortnightly meetings, a dedicated manager and a proven process, we do the heavy lifting so you don't have to.
Award-winning headless CMS specialists.
Our award-winning team brings over 25 years of web development expertise to every project. We're a friendly, down-to-earth partner, committed to collaborating closely and listening to your needs at every stage.
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Our headless CMS website process.
Our proven development process ensures your headless CMS project is meticulously planned, executed, and delivered for maximum impact. Less stress, more results.
Stage 1.
Initial consultation.
Kick off your headless website development with a complimentary 30-minute call. We delve into your business, assess your existing digital presence, and outline your website goals.
Stage 2.
Tailored website proposal.
If there's synergy, we create a customised headless CMS web design proposal, aligning with your objectives and addressing challenges.
Stage 3.
Project kick-off.
With a green light, we initiate the project by setting clear objectives, success benchmarks, and project logistics. This meeting also allows us to fine-tune communication preferences and address any scope adjustments.
Stage 4.
Discovery and research.
Through stakeholder interviews and user research, we gather insights to inform user-centric design and prevent overlooked requirements.
Stage 5.
Information Architecture (IA)
We craft a user-friendly site structure that informs menus, page layouts, and content types.
Stage 6.
Design phase.
Starting with wireframes, we define page structure, present design concepts, and establish a design system in Figma.
Stage 7.
Development.
We begin building your website, commencing with CMS backend development and subsequently implementing frontend theming.
Stage 8.
Quality assurance & SEO.
Rigorous testing is embedded throughout. We also enhance visibility by adding schema and considering Core Web Vitals for headless CMS SEO.
Stage 9.
Launch & beyond.
Your site goes live, with ongoing support and monitoring to ensure sustained performance. Our digital marketing team can also assist you in driving traffic and generating leads and engagement, ensuring continued growth.
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FAQs: Understanding headless CMS.
While our core focus is delivering exceptional headless CMS solutions, we also aim to clarify common questions for marketing and web project managers. Here are what we get asked most often:
- What is a headless CMS?
A headless Content Management System (CMS) works by separating the content management and content presentation layers. Content is created, stored, and managed independently from how it is displayed on a website, mobile app, or any other digital platform. This provides immense flexibility compared to traditional CMS. For a detailed breakdown, see: Headless CMS vs Traditional CMS: the best option for you.
- What are the benefits of a headless CMS?
Headless CMS offers benefits including flexibility, faster content delivery, improved security, easier updates, scalability, personalisation, and future-proofing. These advantages contribute to a more adaptable and robust digital presence. Learn more: Headless CMS vs Traditional CMS: the best option for you.
- Headless CMS vs. Traditional CMS: What's the difference?
A traditional CMS combines both backend and frontend, often limiting design and delivery to a single website. A headless CMS decouples these, delivering content via APIs to any platform. This fundamental difference between headless CMS and a traditional CMS is key to its versatility.
- Which is the best headless CMS?
The best headless CMS depends on your specific needs. We specialise in Storyblok (visual editor, marketer-friendly) and Hygraph (GraphQL-native, complex data, enterprise-level compliance). Other strong headless CMS examples include Sanity and Contentful.
- Is headless CMS the future?
Whether headless CMS is the future depends on your organisation's specific needs. For multi-channel approaches and rapid innovation, headless CMS is often the preferred choice, offering significant adaptability for emerging technologies and changing user demands.
- What is your approach to website hosting and domain registration?
While you have the freedom to select hosting, we have a partnership with SureCloud, providing a secure and user-friendly platform that seamlessly integrates with other tools.
- Do you offer Google Analytics 4 setup?
Certainly, we provide Google Analytics 4 setup to track important metrics and demonstrate tangible improvements in website performance and marketing metrics.
- How do you prioritise website security?
Our security measures encompass trusted modules, IP restrictions, and the utilisation of tools such as Sucuri, enhancing both security and performance.
- How are CMS and plugin updates managed, and what about ongoing technical support?
We try to strike a balance between automation and reliability, employing source control for updates and conducting monthly testing. Our support packages encompass software updates, security monitoring, technical aid, and more.
- Do you offer marketing and SEO services after the site has launched?
Absolutely! Our experts can arrange a retainer package that includes SEO audits, keyword research, technical SEO, content strategy, digital advertising, and, if needed, HubSpot CRM implementation, ensuring your online presence thrives post-launch.