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StackShift Platform Launch 

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clock-iconSeptember 15, 2023
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Much more than a headless CMS

A Headless CMS emphasizes content management without being bound to a specific front end, which is why it's termed "headless". While the term "headless" deviates from traditional tech jargon, it often leaves many baffled.

Typically, a CMS integrates both the back end, where content is curated, and the front end, which shapes the user interface and content presentation. However, "headless" suggests a detachment from the conventional front end, which can be counterintuitive.

This shift from the traditional CMS model can be puzzling, causing some to question its web development capabilities. In truth, a headless CMS is crafted for enhanced adaptability and seamless incorporation into a modern tech stack, ensuring businesses choose the right tech stack for their needs.

.…but a platform, named StackShift

The VALUE PROPOSITION in a nutshell

StackShift embarks you on a transformative digital journey.

Rather than being tethered to limiting monolithic structures, StackShift refines and modernizes your tech stack. This transformation goes beyond mere code enhancement; the platform emerges as a robust medium, disseminating content seamlessly across diverse digital channels.

The essence of StackShift lies in its adaptability. Instead of forcing businesses to fit into a generic technology mold, StackShift adjusts its technology stack based on the right tech stack requirements, ensuring a perfect alignment with the unique web and technology needs of each organization.

Under the hood

A decentralized or decoupled approach refers to a design philosophy where different components of a website are kept separate from one another. Instead of intertwining the various parts, they operate independently. This method offers greater flexibility because changes or updates to one component won't directly impact others. Think of it as a modern office setup: each department focuses on its specialty, yet they can collaborate seamlessly when needed. By maintaining this separation, we can ensure a more efficient, adaptable, and resilient web structure.

Beyond a decentralized approach, the company’s platforms and services adhere to the so-called MACH principles.

The MACH principles provide a blueprint for modern web development, emphasizing agility, scalability, and user-centered design. Here's a simple breakdown:

Microservices: Instead of one big application doing everything, we use multiple smaller, specialized applications that work together. Think of it like a team of experts, each handling a specific task, instead of one person trying to do it all.

API-first: This is about making sure systems talk to each other effectively. Imagine creating a universal remote control designed to operate any device smoothly before even purchasing those devices. Focusing on these communication pathways first makes integration simpler and more efficient.

Cloud-native: Building for the cloud from the start ensures that our applications can scale up or down based on demand and are always available. It's like constructing a building with the intention of it being energy-efficient and adaptable to various weather conditions.

Headless: This principle separates the front (what users see) from the back (where data and content are managed). By doing so, content can be delivered seamlessly to any device or platform. Picture it as a universal power outlet that lets you plug in any device without an adapter.

Using the above principles enables us to develop applications that fit your business, as opposed to legacy systems where your business needs to adapt to the technology.

The Platform StackShift: The Ideal Tech Stack for Modern Organizations

Designed for contemporary businesses and organizations aiming for impeccable content management and efficient web development workflows, StackShift emerges as the go-to technology stack.

At its core, StackShift boasts a Headless CMS, optimized for unparalleled flexibility and scalability. This ensures uninterrupted content delivery across diverse platforms without the constraints of a specific front-end tech stack.

The essence of this Headless CMS is a synergy of cutting-edge technologies: WebriQ Studio, Content Lake, versatile APIs, and vital libraries and tools tailored for structured content. Unlike many tech stacks that solely focus on omnichannel content delivery, StackShift places equal emphasis on the aggregation, storage, and management of distributed content within its modern Headless CMS architecture.

Powered by the React framework, StackShift offers a dynamic user interface experience. It capitalizes on component-based web development to birth scalable and instinctive user interfaces.

Acknowledging the critical nature of Continuous Integration and Deployment in the development process, StackShift seamlessly collaborates with a GIT workflow. This approach guarantees meticulous automated testing and review of every code alteration, fostering team collaboration and ensuring the integrity of the tech stack.

For unparalleled speed, reliability, and global accessibility, StackShift leverages a premier CDN (Content Delivery Network), ensuring rapid content delivery to users everywhere, thereby maximizing performance and user delight.

Distinguishing Features and Characteristics of StackShift:

  • Holistic, tailored experiences across every digital interaction.
  • Hassle-free team collaboration for content management, even without technical expertise.
  • Modular content segments for all your digital platforms.
  • Adaptable commerce platform with tailored tools based on specific requirements.
  • Effortless amalgamation with your applications and organizational software systems.
  • Edge content storage for ultra-speedy page loading.
  • Advanced AI assistance across all data realms.

Decoding the Name: Why StackShift?

  • The term "StackShift" epitomizes a pivotal transition in companies' perspective of programming languages and technology stacks. It mirrors the evolutionary journey from constrictive monolithic structures to adaptable tech stacks.
  • Much like a stack modifies its elements to maintain equilibrium, StackShift transforms monolithic codes into superior, recyclable components.
  • As the name suggests, StackShift refines monolithic programming into versatile, recyclable components, adapting to the ever-evolving technological environment.
  • But it's not just about change. It's about steering companies towards the right tech stack, ensuring that organizations don't merely adapt to technology, but that technology evolves in tandem with their unique needs.
  • In the often rigid realm of digital technology, StackShift stands as a symbol of adaptability, granting businesses the freedom to customize the platform in alignment with their distinct requirements.
  • Every nuanced adjustment in StackShift is directed towards achieving alignment with business objectives, positioning organizations at the forefront of the digital arena.
  • In essence, StackShift signals a transformative era where technology is crafted to serve businesses, heralding a dynamic synergy between tech stacks and organizational goals.

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

For businesses, we offer a comprehensive migration solution seeking to evolve from legacy CMS systems to a state-of-the-art, modular infrastructure.

Leveraging industry-leading software platforms, such as StackShift paired with our services, we craft a customized tech stack aligned with your business objectives.

Under our proficient guidance, your business will harness contemporary technological advancements, guaranteeing agility, and sustained growth of its digital presence.

For enterprises, we go beyond a comprehensive migration solution and offer discrete development, based on the MACH principles, Composable Stack, and Composable Commerce principles.

Use cases are;

  • B2B e-commerce portals
  • Product configurators
  • E-commerce platforms with discrete development requirements and integrations.
  • Data integration and Data democratization
  • Gated AI searchable content

What problems do we solve?

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  • Problem: Need help finding developers proficient in MACH principles, Composable stack, headless, serverless, and personalization.
    Solution: WebriQ offers custom-designed applications on our StackShift platform, tailored to modern digital requirements.
  • Problem: A pressing need for a technology platform that reduces learning and deployment timelines.
    Solution: WebriQ's platforms are intuitive, minimizing the learning curve and accelerating the implementation process.
  • Problem: Challenges in content migration.
    Solution: WebriQ provides exhaustive support in content migration, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
  • Problem: Integration hurdles with other SaaS platforms and services.
    Solution: WebriQ's robust API capabilities guarantee integration with a variety of SaaS platforms and services.
  • Problem: The gap between marketers/editors/content writers and the development process, makes independent operation challenging.
    Solution: WebriQ Studio, a dedicated UI interface, enables non-developer teams to manage the platform, ensuring collaboration and autonomous operation.

OUR PRICING MODEL

At the heart of our pricing strategy is a dynamic and adaptive approach tailored for the modern enterprise.

The front end of our pricing structure is meticulously crafted to reflect the intrinsic value and robust capabilities of our platform and services.

The backend pricing is designed to mirror your actual usage, ensuring that you derive maximum value while only paying for what you truly utilize.

We use a unit-based approach to create unique and customized service packages. Each unit is valued at $1,000.

We come to value-based pricing by analyzing and quantifying any or all of the following criteria:

  • Estimated average monthly website visitors
  • Industry served
  • Your general growth projections
  • Data modeling needed
  • Data migration complexity
  • The complexity of the features requested
  • API integrations needed

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