Which content management system should I recommend for large business clients as a web developer?

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Hey folks,

I’m looking for advice from other developers here. The web development landscape keeps evolving and I’m trying to stay ahead of the curve. I have some thoughts about where things are heading but wanted to get your input.

Some things I’ve been wondering about:

  • Do traditional websites still make sense?
  • Are we heading toward dynamic UI generation?
  • What devices will people use to access web content in the future?
  • Will content management systems still be important?

For now, I believe content management will stay relevant but it’s definitely changing. I think we’ll see more modular systems that work with AI tools.

I’m specifically looking for CMS recommendations that work well for big companies. You know, the kind with lots of team members, complex approval processes, and multiple departments involved in content creation.

What are your thoughts on where CMS technology is going? Also curious about your general predictions for frontend development.

Sorry if this seems a bit scattered, just trying to get a conversation started!

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totally agree, Drupal is solid for big companies! it really nails the team workflows and permissions. WordPress is also decent, but for heavy-duty needs, Drupal’s the better fit. def worth considering if you want something tailored for larger operations!

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Interesting thread! What approval workflows are your clients using? Have you seen companies successfully blend traditional CMS with AI content tools? That combo sounds game-changing for complex orgs, but I’m wondering about the real implementation hurdles.

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I’ve worked with a bunch of enterprise clients, and headless CMS is the way to go. Contentful and Strapi are solid choices - they scale well and give you the flexibility big companies need. The best part? Content teams can do their thing while devs have complete control over the frontend. No stepping on each other’s toes. Plus, headless setups are future-proof. When your client wants to switch frameworks in two years, you won’t have to rebuild everything from scratch.