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Payload CMS
Overview
Payload PlaygroundPayload is our CMS of choice. It's modern, flexible, and built for the kind of complex digital solutions we specialise in. Unlike off-the-shelf platforms, like WordPress, that box you into a world of templates and plugins, Payload gives you complete control over your content and how it's structured.
For our clients, this means websites that can grow and adapt as your business does. For our developers, it means cleaner code, faster builds, and fewer compromises.
We know adopting a new CMS can be daunting, so we’ve created our own Payload Playground for you to try it out for yourself.
Benefits of Payload
01.
SaaS and CRM integration
Most of our clients come to us with systems already in place: a CRM here, a payment gateway there, maybe an ERP that's been running for years. Payload's API plays nicely with all of them. Paired with our own Faraday middleware, we can connect your website or app to virtually any third-party system. Your data flows where it needs to, when it needs to.
02.
Future-proof CMS technology
Nobody wants to rebuild their website every few years. Payload is built on TypeScript and Node, which means it's not going anywhere. It receives regular updates, stays secure, and won't leave you stranded on outdated technology. We build sites that last.
03.
Flexible content management
Businesses change. Your website should keep up. Payload's content modelling makes it straightforward for us to add new features, fields, or entire sections without starting from scratch. Your site scales with you, not against you.
04.
Self-hosted and secure
Payload is self-hosted, which means your data stays under your control. There's no third-party service holding your customer information. For clients handling sensitive data, this is often the deciding factor.
05.
Built for speed
Slow websites lose visitors. Studies show over half of mobile users leave if a page takes more than three seconds to load. Payload, combined with Next.js, delivers content fast. Your users get where they want to be quickly, and your editors spend less time waiting for the backend to catch up.
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Clean code, fewer bugs
We use TypeScript across our Payload builds. It catches errors early, keeps code clean, and means fewer bugs down the line. The result is a more reliable, maintainable website.
07.
SEO tools built-in
Payload comes with built-in SEO tools that are genuinely useful. Meta descriptions, custom images, preview panels showing how your pages will appear in search results. It's easy for your team to optimise content without needing a developer.
FAQs
Get in touchWhat is Payload CMS and why is it better than WordPress?
Payload CMS is a modern, headless CMS option for custom website builds. It’s secure, fast, and reliable. Page building is quick and easy, and it’s got some powerful SEO tools baked in. It doesn’t rely on plugins like WordPress for basic tools and customisation either.
We moved away from WordPress because of Payload’s security, performance, and flexibility benefits. You can read more about why we switched from WordPress to Payload here.
Can my marketing team manage content in Payload without relying on developers?
Yes. Marketing teams can use the CMS to add, edit, and manage content without the need to get development teams involved. If you want to test out page building and content management, give our Payload Playground a try.
How long does a Payload CMS website build take?
This depends on the size of the build and level of integrations your business needs. We’ll define this in detail during a comprehensive discovery phase.
Can you migrate our existing WordPress site to Payload?
Yes. Payload can handle migration from WordPress, and we handle it end-to-end. We can migrate your content, media, and users across to Payload CMS so you can pick up where you left off. As with every project, we’ll work with you to define what content needs to come across, and where it needs to sit.
Is Payload CMS a good fit for enterprise or complex integrations?
Payload handles integrations very well. From simple connections to complex multi-platform integrations via our Faraday middleware, Payload is capable of working alongside your SaaS systems and tech stack.
What has Figma's acquisition of Payload CMS meant for existing users?
Figma’s acquisition of Payload is a big step towards unifying development and design. Payload is still, and will remain, a stable and strong CMS option. Looking forward, Figma’s acquisition should bring tighter integration, increased resources for Payload, and the ability to move from design to live production faster.
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