Custom CMS System with Next.js

Custom CMS System with Next.js

A dynamic CMS system built with Next.js and Drizzle ORM.

Project Overview

ContentFirst required a flexible, high-performance CMS system that would allow their clients to manage content across multiple channels while providing developers with a modern, typesafe API.

The Challenge

Creating a CMS that balanced ease of use for content editors with developer-friendly APIs and exceptional performance was the main challenge, along with supporting complex content relationships.

Our Solution

We developed a custom CMS using Next.js, TypeScript, and Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL. The system features a drag-and-drop content editor, flexible content modeling, and comprehensive API access.

Technologies Used

Results

The CMS has been adopted by multiple agencies and businesses, providing significant improvements in content management efficiency and site performance.

• 90% faster page loads compared to previous WordPress implementations
• Content editing time reduced by 35%
• Successfully powers 20+ client websites
• Developer onboarding time reduced from days to hours