Choosing the right CMS – Headless vs Traditional, License vs Open Source

Our clever in-house developers will explain the pros and cons of choosing the right CMS for your business that supports your ambitions and needs.

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Join us on Thursday, 20 February, at 10:30 am as Head of Technical Development Rich Green and Front End Development Director Matt Smith provide essential insight on choosing the right CMS.

Choosing the right CMS – Headless vs Traditional, License vs Open Source

Session conducted by:
Rich Green: Head of Technical Development
Matt Smith: Front End Development Director

Date: February 20

Duration: One hour
Time: 10:30 am

Key takeaways from the session:

  1. Understanding the CMS Landscape – Gain clarity on the different types of CMS platforms and their use cases.
  2. Choosing the Right Fit – Learn which CMS model aligns with your business goals, whether scalability, flexibility, or ease of use.
  3. Cost Considerations – Discover the hidden costs of CMS implementation, including licensing, development, and ongoing maintenance.
  4. Sustainability - We explain how your business can significantly reduce its carbon footprint with new technology 
  5. Performance and SEO Insights – Understand how different CMS choices impact site speed, SEO, and overall user experience.
  6. Security and Compliance – Learn about the security risks and compliance considerations for licensed and open-source CMS solutions.
  7. Future-Proofing Your Business – Get insights on ensuring your CMS remains adaptable to future technological changes.
  8. Integration and Customisation – Find out how well different CMS platforms integrate with your existing tools and workflows.
  9. Making an Informed Decision – Leave with a clear framework for evaluating and selecting the best CMS for your organisation.

Who should join this session?

  • Business owners or MDs
  • Heads of marketing
  • CTOs

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Your experts for the session

Rich Green, Head of Technical Development

Rich Green

In 2009, Rich began working with Umbraco CMS, becoming a respected member of the Umbraco community. In 2011, he co-founded Umbrella Inc., a successful Umbraco agency with high-profile clients such as Jaguar, Debrett's, and Lazard. A few years later, Rich led the pitch to Carlsberg to build a unified web platform for their global websites. The project provided Carlsberg with a scalable and consistent platform across different markets, earning the "Managing Platforms: Pegasus" award at the Danish Digital Awards.

Matt Smith, Front End Development Director

Matt Smith

Over the past decade, Matt has progressed through roles as a front end developer and senior developer, ultimately becoming front end development director. In this role, Matt leads development efforts on projects and remains hands-on in building cutting-edge websites. He focuses on developing performant, accessible websites through creating effective design systems. Matt leverages modern tooling and innovative approaches to deliver high-quality websites for clients involving complex and large-scale builds.