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Challenges with Contentful

With all good things, there’s a “depends on how you use it and who is using it” clause. Contentful usage-based pricing can quietly snowball, especially for smaller teams or projects running on lean budgets. Its API-first approach might make developers grin, but the non-technical users might find themselves staring at setup screens, wondering, “Wait… where’s the editor?”

More often than not, the main reason Contentful sucks is because a developer has built it incorrectly, as it has a whole host of opinionation, that isn't widely known. E.g.

You need to be extremely careful with the number of documents you build, as you could very easily push yourself into enterprise from an early stage.

We'd always recommend speaking to us first, before completely writing it off.

Key pain points

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Potentially high costs

Contentful isn’t a cheap CMS. As your traffic, models, or team grows, pricing can climb faster than expected.

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Complex for non-technical users

Marketers and editors may need a small learning curve before they feel at home. It’s powerful but not always plug-and-play.

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Integration dependency

A lot of magic happens through third-party tools. Great for flexibility, but it does mean extra setup instead of getting everything out-of-the-box.

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Limited native features

Contentful keeps the core CMS clean and minimal, but that also means more building and configuring to get advanced functionality.

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Learning curve for new teams

,If your team is moving from a traditional CMS, expect some onboarding time. Structured content is amazing but new for many.

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Requires careful management

Because it’s so flexible, projects need good governance. Without it, content models can get messy and harder to maintain over time.

Benefits of Dato CMS

Dato CMS stands out with its easy-to-use interface, which is suitable for developers and content editors. It's a drag-and-drop schema builder, meaning you can drag your content into shape

It supports a flexible API-based approach, allowing for seamless integration and efficient data retrieval. Dato CMS also provides powerful image manipulation tools and real-time updates, which enhance the content delivery experience. Its focus on simplicity and ease of use ensures rapid content deployment, making it an appealing choice for teams looking for a streamlined workflow and effective content management.

Key Advantages

  • •Impressive performance capabilities
  • •User-friendly interface
  • •Flexible API-based approach
  • •Seamless integration
  • •Efficient data retrieval
  • •Powerful image tools
  • •Real-time updates
  • •Simple deployment process
  • •Streamlined workflow
  • •Effective content management
  • •Rapid content deployment
  • •Developer-friendly features

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