CMS Development

CMS Platforms that
publish faster

Editing tools, content models, and everything in between, built by one team so nothing gets lost in a handoff. Every platform is fast, secure, and easy for your team to publish on.

React & Node.jsHeadless & API-FirstServer-rendered SEOLegacy migration
130+
Custom CMS Platforms Shipped
96
Avg. Lighthouse Score
2.1×
Avg. Organic Traffic Lift
6+ Yrs
CMS Development Experience
Our Process

How we build step by step

A structured process ensures nothing gets missed, from initial discovery to a fully optimized launch.

  1. 01 Discover

    Discovery & Content Mapping

    Content types, editorial workflows, publishing roles, and existing systems mapped out end-to-end before a single line of code is written.

  2. 02 Architect

    Content Model & System Architecture

    Content schema, component structure, and an SEO/rendering plan decided up front, so the CMS is fast, flexible, and easy for editors to use.

  3. 03 Build

    CMS Development & QA

    Secure, maintainable editing interfaces and content delivery built together with modern frameworks, tested across browsers, devices, and editorial workflows before it ever reaches staging.

  4. 04 Launch

    Launch & Optimization

    Content migration from your old platform, Core Web Vitals checks, editor training, and deployment. Plus 30-day post-launch support for refinements.

What's Included

Every CMS development service we offer

Editorial tools, headless delivery, multi-site publishing, or API integrations, we cover the entire platform end-to-end, not just the parts that are easy to template.

Custom CMS Application Development

End-to-end content platforms with a modern editing interface, backend services, authentication, and flexible content modeling, built for publishers, marketing teams, and multi-site brands.

  • React
  • Node.js / Laravel
  • End-to-End Ownership

Headless CMS & API-First Content Delivery

Content modeled once and delivered anywhere, websites, apps, and third-party displays, through a clean, documented content API.

  • Headless CMS
  • REST/GraphQL API
  • Omnichannel

Custom Page Builder & Editorial Tools

Drag-and-drop page building, reusable content blocks, and preview modes that let non-technical editors publish confidently without touching code.

  • Page Builder
  • Content Blocks
  • Live Preview

Multi-Site & Multi-Language Publishing

A single CMS instance managing multiple brands, regions, or languages, with shared content where it makes sense and full separation where it doesn't.

  • Multi-Site
  • Localization
  • Shared Content

API Development & Third-Party Integrations

RESTful and GraphQL APIs connecting your CMS to email providers, analytics, and internal systems, built and documented as part of a single cohesive platform.

  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Integrations

Legacy CMS Migration & Modernization

Migrating content and workflows off outdated or bloated platforms like WordPress or Drupal to a modern, custom-fit CMS, incrementally or as a full rebuild, without disrupting the editors who depend on it.

  • Migration
  • Modernization
  • Zero Downtime

Performance & Core Web Vitals Optimization

Frontend bundle optimization paired with backend query and caching tuning, plus Lighthouse audits, so published content loads fast without weighing down the editing experience.

  • Bundle Optimization
  • Query Tuning
  • Lighthouse

Ongoing CMS Development & Support

Continuous feature development, plugin and dependency upgrades, security patching, and bug fixes, so your CMS keeps evolving long after v1 ships.

  • Monitoring
  • Security Patching
  • Support
What You Get

Every deliverable included

  1. Production-Ready Codebase

    Clean, documented frontend and backend code following modern conventions, handed off through your Git provider of choice, ready for your team to extend.

  2. Fully Responsive Build

    Every page and editing screen tested and refined across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints, not just previewed at one screen size.

  3. Migrated & Cleaned Content

    Pages, posts, and media imported from your old platform, cleaned up and mapped to the new content model, not just dumped in as-is.

  4. Role-Based Editorial Permissions

    Access controls scoped to writers, editors, and admins, so everyone can publish confidently without stepping on someone else's work.

  5. Content & API Documentation

    A documented content model and API reference so your team can extend the CMS without guesswork.

  6. 30-Day Support Window

    Post-launch support for bug fixes, configuration tweaks, and technical questions across the full platform at no extra cost.

Selected Work

CMS platforms we've shipped

A cross-section of CMS work, from editorial publishing tools to headless content platforms and knowledge bases.

Digital Publishing

Custom Editorial CMS & Publishing Platform

Full-stack CMS rebuild pairing a distraction-free editor with a headless content API for a digital publisher. Time-to-publish dropped 40% and organic traffic grew 2.3× in six months.

  • Headless CMS
  • Node.js
  • Server-Rendered SEO
LeadPro

Marketing Content Hub

Custom-built CMS dashboard and backend replacing a spreadsheet-and-email workflow for a marketing team of 40. Cut content approval time from days to hours.

  • React
  • APIs
  • Editorial Workflow
E-Commerce Fashion & Lifestyle

Meridian Boutique Content Platform

Custom CMS powering product storytelling and campaign pages for a DTC fashion brand. Page load time dropped from 4.8s to 1.2s and organic revenue rose 34%.

  • Page Builder
  • Media Library
  • CRO
Logistics & Fleet Management

RouteWise Knowledge Base CMS

Multi-language documentation and knowledge base platform for a logistics operator's customers and drivers. Cut support ticket volume by 45%.

  • Localization
  • Search
  • Knowledge Base
Legacy Modernization

Harbor Freight CMS Rebuild

Migrated a decade-old, plugin-bloated WordPress site to a modern custom CMS with zero downtime during the transition. Page load time dropped 78%.

  • Migration
  • Custom CMS
  • Modernization
Consumer SaaS

Roastworks Content & Blog Platform

Custom CMS with a built-in content calendar and SEO tooling for a coffee subscription brand. Organic traffic overtook paid as the top acquisition channel.

  • Content Calendar
  • SEO Tooling
  • Organic Growth
Client Voices

What it's like to work with us

We measure success in load times and how confidently your team can publish, not just how the admin panel looks. Here's what a few clients had to say.

Our old CMS took nine seconds to load because nobody had looked at the frontend in years, and our editors dreaded publishing. The rebuild came in under two seconds, and our editorial team actually enjoys using it now.
Ananya Kapoor
Head of Content, WooCommerce
They handed off a CMS codebase our own engineers actually enjoyed working in, with patterns that made every new content type faster to add.
Rohan Mehta
Founder, Meridian Boutique
Migrating years of content off our old plugin-heavy platform felt daunting, but the transition was seamless and our editors were publishing confidently on day one.
Daniel Cruz
Operations Lead, Harbor Freight
Transparent Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. Choose a package that fits your scope or talk to us for a custom quote.

Starter

₹ 20Konwards

Perfect for content-led marketing sites and blogs that need speed and simple editing out of the gate.

  • Up to 6 content types
  • Fully responsive build
  • Server-rendered SEO
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Basic media library
  • Domain + hosting + SSL included
  • 1 year free support
  • Headless/API delivery
  • Multi-site publishing
  • API integrations
Get Started

Enterprise

Custom

For large publishers, multi-site brands, legacy migrations, or teams needing an embedded CMS development team on retainer.

  • Unlimited content types
  • Full multi-site/multi-language build
  • Legacy CMS migration
  • Unlimited revisions
  • API & third-party integrations
  • Advanced performance tuning
  • Domain + hosting + SSL included
  • 1 year free priority support
  • Dedicated development lead
  • Monthly retainer available
Talk to Us
FAQ

Common questions

Anything else on your mind? Drop us a message at info@sitefiy.com

A custom CMS avoids the plugin bloat, security patching treadmill, and performance ceiling that come with generic platforms, and gives your editors a content model built around how your team actually publishes, not a one-size-fits-all admin panel.

It depends on the project. A common pairing is React or Next.js on the frontend with Node.js or Laravel on the backend and PostgreSQL for data, but we'll recommend the right combination during discovery based on your goals, team, and existing systems.

A focused content platform for a single site typically takes 4–8 weeks; a full multi-site or headless CMS usually takes 10–20 weeks depending on scope. We share a detailed timeline in our proposal before development begins.

Yes. We import pages, posts, and media from your existing platform, clean it up, and map it to the new content model, validating it against the source before go-live.

We treat editing experience and frontend performance as separate problems solved together: optimizing bundles and rendering on the delivery side, and query and caching performance on the editing side, then validating both with Lighthouse audits throughout development.

Yes. We migrate legacy CMS platforms to a modern architecture, either incrementally alongside the existing platform or as a full rebuild, with a plan designed to avoid downtime for the editors relying on it.

Yes. Upon receipt of final payment, full IP, the complete codebase, and all your content transfer to you through your own Git repository, database, and hosting account, no vendor lock-in.

We offer optional retainers for continued feature development, integration upgrades, security patching, and bug fixes after launch. It's entirely opt-in, not bundled by default.
Ready to Begin

Let's build a CMS
your team will love publishing on

Tell us about your content workflow and we'll get back within 24 hours with a tailored CMS development proposal, no commitment required.