Overview of CMS (SaaS)
Optimizely Content Management System (SaaS) is a headless Content Management System (CMS) service managed by Optimizely.
Optimizely CMS (SaaS) is a versatile headless content management system (CMS) that lets you manage and distribute content across multiple platforms. Decoupling content management from the presentation layer lets you deliver rich digital experiences to any device or platform. CMS (SaaS) provides the flexibility and scalability needed to meet diverse business requirements.
Content in CMS (SaaS) can be
- as simple or complex as needed, from basic text blocks to intricate page layouts.
- almost anything, including text, images, videos, and custom components tailored to your needs.
- organized using content types and properties that define the structure and presentation of your pages.
CMS (SaaS) includes an interactive UI where you can author content and view a live preview using Optimizely's Visual Builder, along with technology-agnostic REST and GraphQL APIs, which lets you manage content programmatically. By administering content in CMS (SaaS), you can focus on delivering business value on the front end.
Headless
Headless refers to a system architecture where the back end and front end of an application are seperated. This lets each part of the application operate independently. CMSs can easily be adapted to headless architectures by separating the presentation layer (front end) from the content (back end).
Advantages of going headless
- Scalability – Configure multiple websites and applications without affecting the functionality of your current sites.
- Enhanced security – Separate the content from the presentation layer to reduce vulnerability to potential attacks.
- Future-proofing – Maintain a flexible architecture that lets your website or app to adapt to technological changes.
- Fast speed – Avoid slow loading times and website crashes with headless platforms.
- Customization – Customize both the front and back ends of your store for tailored experiences.
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