A practical guide to uploading headless CMS content

When you're just starting with a small blog, any headless CMS will help you get the job done. As your site grows into an enterprise, however, you're going to need some more firepower. 

In this guide, we'll cover some of the key factors to consider when choosing a headless CMS for enterprise success. 

How to ensure headless CMS content success 

Open-source vs. Closed-source

There are both open-source (available to anyone) and closed-source (available to clients/subscribers) headless CMS solutions, and on the whole, both are good options. For enterprises, however, closed-source is usually the way to go. 

Not only can closed-source options be a bit more secure at times, but they (more importantly) also provide a single point of truth for your organization. They're less likely to be tampered with, are unique to your operation, and are generally faster and more reliable. 

Use proper hosting

Like any web-based system, you're going to need to host your headless CMS platform. There are three ways to do this:

1. Self-hosting. Your organization is wholly responsible for hosting your headless CMS.
2. Managed hosting. You're hosting the headless CMS in a hosting service or are using a managed service to host the CMS. 
3. SaaS. The headless CMS vendor handles the hosting for you. 

While the one you choose will depend on the specifics of your content needs, SaaS hosting solutions are generally recommended for enterprises. They're simpler and less likely to fail. 

Have a great content editing experience

Not only are your content editors going to be interacting with your headless CMS platform the most, but they're also going to be adapting from a traditional CMS solution. You can make this easy for them by choosing a headless CMS with a great content editing experience. 

A great experience starts with reliability and performance. That might mean switching from a cloud-based CMS to a dedicated architecture, WYSIWYG editing, and easy-to-access content previews. 

Integrations and data handling are key

The larger your operation, the more data you're going to have and the more integrations you're going to need. The right headless CMS should account for both of these factors at the scale you require. 

This means finding a headless CMS that offers external communication with other services (like webhooks), out-of-the-box integrations, simple API management, import/export features for legacy services you don't want to stop using, and migration support. 

Keep security in mind

Lastly, your enterprise should look for a headless CMS that prioritizes security. The unification that a headless CMS offers makes it a simple and cutting-edge solution. But it can also make it a target for hacking and a severe point of vulnerability. 

Choose a headless CMS that provides both security from external/internal threats and data loss/corruption. Without these safeguards, your enterprise could be at serious risk!

ThinkLogic and Kontent.ai have the headless CMS solution your enterprise is looking for

Ready to take your content strategy to the next level? You can partner with ThinkLogic and Kontent.ai today and adopt a cutting-edge, transformative, and easily-implemented headless CMS option. Reach out to our team today to learn more.