DeveloperLook
Best fit- Content structureDesigned for your content
- Editor experienceTailored to your team
- PerformanceTuned front end
- Security controlFull control
- Multi-channel publishingWebsite and apps from one source
- Time to launch4 to 10 weeks
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10+
Years building for the web
01The Problem
A good CMS is structured for editors, safe to use and fast for visitors.
The problem
Many CMS setups fight the people who use them. Editors get a blank rich-text box and no structure, pages break when someone pastes content, and every layout change needs a developer.
How we solve it
We design content structure first: fields, components and roles around how your team works. Then we build a fast front end, so editing is safe, publishing is predictable and the site stays quick.
Developer bottleneck
Simple content changes wait in a developer queue.
Unstructured content
Free-form pages drift out of style and cannot be reused.
Slow, insecure setups
Plugin sprawl and outdated software hurt speed and security.
02How We Build a CMS
You always know what is being built and tested. Each step ends with something you can review before we move on.
03What's Included
Scope depends on your content. These are the pieces we build most often.
Content modeling
Fields, components and relationships designed around your content.
Custom CMS or platform setup
WordPress, Drupal, Strapi, Sanity or a custom CMS, chosen to fit.
Headless front end
Fast Next.js or similar front ends fed by your CMS API.
Editor roles and workflows
Drafts, approvals, previews and permissions for your team.
Migration
Content, media and redirects moved from your old CMS.
Security and performance
Hardening, caching and monitoring for a safe, quick site.
04Compare Options
Each route has a place. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Off-the-shelf WordPress | Site builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content structure | Designed for your content | Plugin dependent | Fixed by template |
| Editor experience | Tailored to your team | Varies | Simple but limited |
| Performance | Tuned front end | Depends on plugins | Depends on platform |
| Security control | Full control | Ongoing updates needed | Vendor managed |
| Multi-channel publishing | Website and apps from one source | Website focused | Website only |
| Time to launch | 4 to 10 weeks | 2 to 6 weeks | Days to weeks |
05Projects We've Built
A selection of projects we have built for clients.
06What Our Clients Say
Feedback from teams we have built projects for.
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We had a different kind of problem. People were visiting the store, adding products to their carts, and then disappearing before they finished the order. We had tried a few apps and made changes here and there, but nothing really seemed to solve the bigger issue. The team went through the shopping experience with us and pointed out things we hadn't really noticed ourselves. They cleaned up the cart and checkout flow, made the mobile experience much smoother, and helped us make the store feel easier to shop. I’m not going to pretend we fixed everything overnight, but it finally feels like the store is helping the sale instead of getting in the way of it.
Ethan Parker
Founder of Elite Academy
It was truly great to collaborate with Developerlook. They were prompt, efficient, and delivered exceptional results, not only on the initial project but also on additional work to transition the site to a cloud server. They come highly recommended.
Georgina
Founder of Diversity Network
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
Sarah Mitchell
Operations Manager of Harborline Commerce
150+
Projects shipped
100%
Client satisfaction
5★
Average review score
10+
Years building for the web
07Work Culture
How we work matters as much as what we build. These are the habits behind every project.
We begin with what you need the project to achieve, then build around it, so every decision traces back to a real business need.
You get a clear proposal before we build, so there are no surprise invoices halfway through.
We test on real devices and real scenarios before anything goes live, so problems show up in testing and not in front of customers.
We use clean, maintainable code and proven tools, so your site or app is easy to extend later.
You get regular updates and straight answers, including when something is not worth building.
You get clear notes on how everything works, so your team is never locked out.
08Overview
DeveloperLook provides CMS development services for teams that need to manage content without developer help. We build custom content management systems, headless CMS setups and WordPress or Drupal builds with structured content, editor roles, workflows and fast front ends. Most CMS projects launch in 4 to 10 weeks on a fixed scope.
Who it's for
Marketing and content teams
Publishing depends on a developer, and every change takes days.
Growing businesses
Your current CMS is slow, insecure or hard to extend.
Multi-site and multi-brand teams
You need shared content and consistent editing across sites.
Product teams
You want a headless CMS that feeds a website and an app from one source.
Agencies
Your client needs a CMS build and you need a development partner.
Not a fit for
A five-page brochure site, a website builder or standard theme may be enough.
Teams that want to build the CMS themselves and only need advice.
Sites needing user accounts and complex app logic, a web app build fits better.
Projects with no content plan and no editors identified.
09Pricing
These are starting points in USD for a US-facing build. Your final price depends on content types, roles and integrations. Hosting and licence fees are separate. You get a fixed proposal before we build.
10For Agencies
If you run a design or marketing agency and a client needs a CMS build, we can deliver it under your brand.
Stay client-facing
We work under your brand, so you keep the relationship and the recurring revenue.
Predictable delivery
Clear milestones and testing before anything goes live.
Documented for reuse
Plain-language notes so your team can support the work later.
Step 01
Share the client brief
Send us the client brief, content types and any platform preferences.
Step 02
We scope and propose
You get a plan, timeline, and a fixed price you can resell.
Step 03
Build and hand off
We build, test, and document the work under your brand, then hand it over.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
We choose proven CMS platforms and front-end frameworks that fit your team, content and hosting needs.
React.js
Next.js
HTML5
Shopify
Wordpress
WooCommerce
Bigcommerce
Pick a 30-minute slot that works for you. We meet on Google Meet to align on goals, scope, and the right next step.
12FAQ
Answers to what teams ask most before hiring a CMS development company.
A CMS setup starts at $1,850, a custom CMS site from $3,450 and an advanced or headless platform from $6,550. Hosting and licence fees are separate. You get a fixed proposal before we build.
A CMS setup takes 3 to 5 weeks, a custom CMS site 6 to 9 weeks and an advanced platform 10 to 16 weeks, depending on content types and integrations.
It depends on your team and content. WordPress suits many marketing sites, headless CMS options like Strapi, Sanity or Contentful suit multi-channel content, and custom builds suit unusual workflows. We recommend after a short review.
A headless CMS stores and manages content but does not control the front end. Your website or app pulls content through an API, which gives more speed and flexibility.
Yes. We move content, media and URLs, set up 301 redirects and check metadata so you keep your search visibility.
Yes. We set up drafts, previews, roles and approval steps to match your publishing process.
We keep software updated, limit roles and plugins, harden the setup and add backups and monitoring. No system is risk-free, so we also review your hosting.
Yes, with a headless setup. One content source can serve your website, app and other channels through an API.
Yes. You own the code, content and accounts, with documentation at handover.
Yes. Maintenance plans cover updates, backups, security checks and new features.