(Contentful · London)
Structured content.
Any channel.
One source of truth.
WebAnts is a London Contentful development agency. We design content models, build Next.js frontends, set up live preview, and migrate content, so your editors manage one CMS and publish everywhere.
API
Delivery, Preview & Management APIs
400+
App marketplace integrations
i18n
Localization across unlimited locales
CDN
Global content delivery via Fastly
(Services)
Contentful from content model
to live, multilingual site.
01
Content Model Design
Content types, fields, and validation rules designed for your editorial team, not a developer's convenience. Reference fields, embedded entries, and composable content architecture planned upfront.
02
Contentful + Next.js Frontend
Next.js frontend consuming Contentful's Delivery and Preview APIs. ISR for fast, up-to-date pages. TypeScript types auto-generated from your content model via the Contentful TypeGen tool.
03
Live Preview & Draft Mode
Contentful's Live Preview SDK integrated with Next.js draft mode, editors see exactly how content renders before publishing, in real-time, in their own browser.
04
Localization & Multi-site
Contentful locales configured, locale fallback chains set up, and a Next.js i18n routing strategy that serves each market from the right content, without duplicating content types.
05
Content Migration
Migrate content from WordPress, any CMS, or a custom database to Contentful. Automated migration scripts using the Contentful Migration CLI, no manual data entry.
06
Contentful App Framework
Custom Contentful Apps, Sidebar widgets, Field editors, Entry editors, and Dialog extensions, that extend the editorial experience beyond what Contentful offers out of the box.
07
Webhook & On-demand Revalidation
Contentful webhooks trigger Next.js on-demand ISR revalidation, edited content goes live in seconds without a full rebuild. Webhook security and retry logic handled correctly.
08
Contentful Migrations & Refactoring
Refactor an existing Contentful content model, merge overlapping content types, rename fields, or restructure references, using the Contentful Migration CLI for safe, reversible changes.
From idea to live site in four steps.
Milestone payments — you see progress weekly and own every deliverable the moment it's completed.
Discovery Call & Flat Quote
Every project starts with a free 30-minute call — no pitch deck, no jargon. We ask the right questions about your goals, your audience and your budget, then deliver a written flat-fee proposal within 24 hours. You know the full cost before we touch a single wireframe.
- Free 30-minute strategy call
- Digital brief and business goal analysis
- Written flat-fee quote within 24 hours
- No hourly rates, no scope creep surprises
- Platform and technology recommendation included
(FAQ)
Contentful questions,
answered plainly.
Contentful vs Sanity, which should we choose?
Contentful is the better choice for large enterprises with existing Contentful investment, organisations that need a polished out-of-the-box editorial UI, or teams that prefer a SaaS tool with minimal setup. Sanity is better for highly custom content models, real-time collaboration, or when you want a fully programmable CMS Studio. Contentful's pricing scales steeply with content; Sanity's free tier is more generous. We recommend based on your team, content complexity, and budget.
What is Contentful Live Preview?
Contentful Live Preview lets editors see exactly how their content will render on the published site, in real-time, as they type, without publishing. It's implemented via the Contentful Live Preview SDK integrated with Next.js draft mode. When an editor enters preview mode, their browser fetches draft content via the Preview API, and the Contentful Live Preview SDK highlights which fields correspond to which rendered elements.
How do you handle content migrations to Contentful?
We use the Contentful Migration CLI and custom scripts to migrate content from any source, WordPress, another CMS, or a database, into Contentful's structured content model. Each migration script is version-controlled and idempotent (safe to run multiple times). A dry run is always executed first for review. Images are uploaded to Contentful's asset management. The migration is run in a non-production environment first.
Can Contentful handle multiple languages?
Yes. Contentful has native localization, you define locales (e.g., en-GB, fr-FR, de-DE), and each field in each content type can have locale-specific values. You configure locale fallback chains so missing translations gracefully fall back to a parent locale. We configure the Next.js i18n routing strategy in parallel so the right locale is served to the right market.
How much does Contentful development cost?
A Next.js marketing site with Contentful (10–20 content types, live preview, basic migration) typically costs £8,000–£18,000. A larger site with localization, multiple channels, and custom App extensions typically costs £20,000–£40,000+. Note: Contentful's community plan has usage limits, most production sites require a Team or Enterprise plan starting from ~£300/month. We factor this into our recommendation.
Do you build Contentful Apps?
Yes. Contentful App Framework lets us build custom UI extensions directly inside the Contentful web app, custom field editors, sidebar widgets for third-party previews, entry validation tools, and integrations with external services (DAMs, translation tools, analytics). We build these when Contentful's default editorial UI doesn't match your team's workflow.
(Start a project)
Free 30-min call.
Flat quote.
No prepayment.
Tell us about your content. We’ll advise on Contentful vs Sanity and design the content model before quoting flat.
Client stories
4.9★ across Google, Clutch & Upwork. 100+ projects. 14 countries.
“WebAnts built something better than I'd ever imagined — shipped faster than any agency I've worked with.”
LaTisha Ebanks North Pointe Marketing
Dr. Nadish Ravindran
Founder · Elite Scholars
“The team were methodical, fast and honest. Exactly what we needed. No surprises, just results.”
Guillaume Etlin Bro Bread
“We ranked #1 in three London postcodes within 90 days of launching with WebAnts. The ROI has been remarkable.”
Ahmed Hassan Papa Doner
Rachel Piccoli
Founder & CEO · Humming Bliss Acres
“WebAnts delivered our marketing site faster than any agency we'd worked with before. Clean build, great communication throughout.”
Patrick Bishop ReRoute Americas
“Incredible attention to detail. The site launched under budget and our leads doubled in the first month.”
Tom Walker Access Super
“WebAnts built something better than I'd ever imagined — shipped faster than any agency I've worked with.”
LaTisha Ebanks North Pointe Marketing
Dr. Nadish Ravindran
Founder · Elite Scholars
“Incredible attention to detail. The site launched under budget and our leads doubled in the first month.”
Tom Walker Access Super
“The team were methodical, fast and honest. Exactly what we needed. No surprises, just results.”
Guillaume Etlin Bro Bread
“We ranked #1 in three London postcodes within 90 days of launching with WebAnts. The ROI has been remarkable.”
Ahmed Hassan Papa Doner
“WebAnts delivered our marketing site faster than any agency we'd worked with before. Clean build, great communication throughout.”
Patrick Bishop ReRoute Americas
Rachel Piccoli
Founder & CEO · Humming Bliss Acres
Verified ratings
WebAnts is a London Contentful development agency. We design Contentful content models, build Next.js frontends, configure live preview, set up localization, and migrate content from any CMS. Based in London, serving clients worldwide. 4.9★ rated on Google and Clutch.