We Are kitty Logo

CMS Platforms 

Our full website design and build service combines design, development, SEO, and user experience. From brief to launch, our London team delivers websites that perform.

Kitty’s Approach to Website Design & Build

We take a tech agnostic approach, meaning we are not tied to any single platform or vendor. This allows us to recommend the CMS solution that best fits your requirements. Our London based development team has expertise across a wide range of CMS platforms, including  traditional monolithic systems, headless architectures and SaaS solutions.

Every new website or replatforming project begins with a detailed discovery process. We look beyond current requirements to understand your long term business goals, ensuring the chosen platform provides the flexibility and scalability needed for future growth.

Because all development is handled in house, we maintain consistent quality and communication throughout each project. We do not offshore work, which means our London team can respond quickly and effectively whenever challenges arise.

Our Preferred CMS

WordPress & WooCommerce

WordPress is one of our favourite platforms – its versatility means we often use it for B2B lead-gen, brochureware and eComm sites (leveraging WooCommerce). We build using the Gutenberg Blocks architecture, which makes sites incredibly flexible and scalable. This approach creates what’s called a composable architecture. Essentially, you get reusable content blocks that can be arranged and rearranged without needing a developer every time you want to create a new page layout. WooCommerce sits within the WordPress ecosystem and works well for clients who want the content management capabilities of WordPress combined with e-commerce functionality.

Shopify and BigCommerce

For e-commerce clients, either Shopify or BigCommerce is often the right choice. We can handle everything from initial store design and build, through to ongoing design, maintenance and custom functionality development. You get a robust e-commerce platform that handles the complexities of online retail including payment processing, inventory management, and order fulfilment, whilst we focus on making your storefront convert browsers into buyers.

Headless CMS Solutions

For clients who need maximum flexibility and performance, headless CMS architecture is worth considering. We’ve built headless websites using Next.js for the front end, paired with headless CMS platforms like Sanity.io or WordPress on the backend. Headless architecture separates your content management from your presentation layer, which means you can deliver content to websites, apps, and other digital touchpoints from a single source.

Enterprise CMS Platforms

We also work with enterprise-grade platforms including Drupal and Umbraco for clients with more complex requirements. These systems offer robust security, granular user permissions, and the ability to handle high-traffic websites with complex content workflows.

How Does Your Choice Of CMS Platforms Support Your Business?

The wrong CMS can strangle your business. You end up paying developers for simple content updates, your site performance suffers, and you can’t implement the features your customers actually want.

When we build on the right platform for your needs, you get proper control over your content without needing technical knowledge. Your marketing team can create landing pages, update products, and publish content without waiting on development resources.

Scalability is another factor. The platform that works perfectly when you’re launching might not cope when you’re handling ten times the traffic or managing thousands of products. We plan for growth from the start.

What CMS is best for discoverability?

Every CMS platform we implement is built with SEO fundamentals baked in. Our SEO team works alongside developers during the build process to ensure your site architecture supports discoverability. These days, we’re also bringing in generative engine optimisation (GEO) considerations to make sure your content works for AI-driven search experiences.

In short, we work hard behind the scenes to ensure discoverability is a top priority from the start, no matter which CMS you use.

CMS Platforms FAQs

Which CMS platform is best for my business?

It depends on your specific requirements, budget, and growth plans. WordPress with Gutenberg Blocks works well for content-rich sites that need flexibility. Shopify is our go-to for e-commerce. Headless CMS solutions suit businesses that need to deliver content across multiple channels. We assess your needs during discovery and recommend accordingly.

Can you migrate my existing website to a new CMS platform?

Yes, we handle complete re-platforming projects including content migration. We use automated scripts for large-scale migrations to keep costs reasonable, and we ensure your SEO rankings are protected throughout the process.

Do you only work with WordPress and Shopify?

No, those are our strongest platforms, but we’re tech agnostic. We also work with Drupal, Umbraco, Sanity.io,  and BigCommerce. The CMS landscape evolves quickly, and we adapt to emerging technologies that benefit our clients.

Will I be able to update content myself, or will I need to pay for developer time?

One of the key benefits of choosing the right CMS is giving you control over your own content. We build sites so your team can create pages, update content, and manage products without needing developer support for routine changes.

Ready to get started?

Get in touch to discuss your project requirements.