Updates from the Strife team
Lee Robinson removed the CMS from cursor.com and replaced it with markdown files managed by AI agents. Chris Coyier pointed out he didn't actually remove the CMS. He moved it. They're both right. And they're both missing the more interesting question.
For over a century, every generation outperformed the one before it. Then we introduced screens in classrooms. What went wrong is a lesson for anyone building digital products.
Every CMS vendor shipped AI features this year. Auto-generate buttons in the rich text editor, AI image creation in the media library, neural translation panels, SEO suggestion overlays.
The same conversation keeps coming up. A marketing lead describes their website, and at some point they say: 'We need to involve the agency for every small change.'
AI made the shell instant. Content modeling, editorial workflows, localization, permissions. That's where the actual months go. And none of that is a coding problem.
Paul Graham's Brand Age thesis applied to CMS. When anyone can generate content, the editing experience becomes the differentiator.
Modern CMS platforms are competing to add the most AI. That race is heading toward the same bloatware problem you're trying to leave behind.
Every CMS demo is designed to impress. These five questions cut through the pitch and show you what the editing experience will actually feel like.
More and more B2B buyers are using AI tools instead of Google when finding and evaluating vendors. Yet most companies have no idea how they're represented in services such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Google AI Overviews. Here's what the data says — and what you can do about it.
Your content team didn't ask for this migration. But they're the ones who'll feel it most.
Strife is now free to try — and just in time for our end-of-year offer. Explore the editor experience and let AI design sections for you. Sign up before December 31 to unlock exclusive pricing for 2026. Your next website starts here.
Adam recently joined Strife and sat down with us to share how his first weeks has been. From a unique hiring process to feeling at home from day one, here’s his story about joining the team and diving into Strife CMS.
AI can speed up content creation, but without the right approach it risks making your work feel generic. This post shows how communicators can use prompts, tools, and workflows to keep content authentic, creative, and engaging — with AI as a partner, not a substitute.
Choosing the right aspect ratio can transform how your content feels and performs. Learn how image formats shape emotion, UX, and conversion—and how Strife takes care of the technical side for you.
Most AI projects don’t collapse because of bad models. They fail because data arrives too late, too siloed, or too messy. In a recent Forbes interview, RavenDB CEO Oren Eini explained why real-time data agility is the hidden bottleneck—and how companies that fix it are turning pilots into production. At Strife, we use RavenDB’s agent-driven infrastructure to make sure AI runs on live data, not scraps.
AI agents are changing how content teams work. Instead of clicking buttons to trigger isolated AI features, editors can now collaborate with autonomous digital co-workers that plan, create, and improve content behind the scenes. Here’s how they work — and how Strife uses them to make content management faster, smarter, and more human.
We believe building for the web should be powerful and creative—not chaotic. This mid-year update covers the features we’ve shipped, the systems we’ve refined, and how we’re moving toward a future shaped by intelligent content agents.
This case story highlights how TTM transitioned from a fragmented setup to a unified platform and the tangible benefits they’ve seen from consolidating tools, simplifying workflows and enabling consistent, multi-channel product communication.
Today’s not just another day — we’re officially launching the new golf.se together with our friends at the Swedish Golf Federation (SGF) and our partner Wilson Creative. A great sport has now received a digital presence that truly matches its spirit and scale. 🏌️♀️🚀
Everyone claims to value quality. Few actually deliver it. “Quality” is a word stamped on pitch decks and websites, but too often, it doesn’t survive the journey from aspiration to execution.
At Strife, we believe that building a great company starts with building a great team. That’s why we’ve introduced paid work trials into our hiring process—a practice inspired by companies like Linear, Automattic, and Gumroad. Today, we’re wrapping up our first trial, and we’re thrilled with the results.
As geopolitical tensions grow, Europe faces the urgent need to reduce its dependence on U.S.-based cloud giants like AWS and Azure. A strategic starting point is migrating content management systems to European alternatives. Strife CMS, hosted on Hetzner, offers a secure, cost-effective, and sovereignty-focused solution. With strong data protection, GDPR compliance, and competitive pricing, Strife CMS enables organizations to take a practical first step toward digital independence and resilience within the EU ecosystem.
Smarter Product Discovery with RavenDB 7’s Vector Search—Now in Strife Traditional e-commerce search often misses the mark, relying on exact keyword matches and failing to understand what customers really want. With RavenDB 7’s vector search, Strife now delivers more intuitive, context-aware search experiences. From “Find Similar” product suggestions to image-based search and personalized recommendations, Strife leverages vector search to help users discover the right products—even when they don’t know the exact words to use. Experience the next generation of product discovery with Strife and RavenDB 7 today.
Welcome to Advent of Strife and Window 24! 🎄✨ As we open this final window of the Advent of Strife, we can’t help but ask: What does “content management” really look like when AI can handle most of the workload?
Strife redefines headless CMS by merging backend flexibility with an intuitive editorial experience. Empower your team with seamless workflows, faster time-to-market, and a CMS that works for both developers and marketers
Revolutionizing Web Creation with OpenAI’s o3. OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model introduces a new era of intelligent website creation, blending creativity, strategy, and technology. For designers, it offers AI-driven layouts and personalization tools; for developers, it optimizes coding efficiency with real-time insights. Digital strategists gain dynamic tools to analyze audience behavior and adapt content instantly. At Strife CMS, we envision harnessing o3 to deliver advanced features like intelligent content creation, dynamic personalization, and predictive SEO tools, empowering users to craft smarter, user-focused websites with unparalleled ease.
Window 21 reflects on the joy of work and how finding flow in what we do can transform our day. Discover how letting go of frustration and embracing meaningful moments can make all the difference—in work and beyond.
It’s easy to feel hemmed in when every platform or tool seems to dictate how you should build. You’ve probably encountered those systems that insist on a specific stack, only run comfortably on certain hosts, or make you jump through hoops just to switch from static site generation to server-side rendering. Over time, all that rigidity starts to wear on you—and on your ability to adapt as needs evolve.
Discover how Strife CMS resonates with brand-driven, content-rich, and innovation-focused businesses by leveraging simplicity, productivity, and data-driven insights.
The latest Advent of Strife Window 18 reveals why Product Information Management (PIM) and Content Management Systems (CMS) are a match made in digital heaven. 🎄✨ PIM isn’t just structured data—it’s content, and Strife’s CMS integrates PIM features seamlessly, turning product information into dynamic stories that dazzle across every touchpoint. Say goodbye to siloed systems and hello to a unified platform that simplifies workflows, enhances performance, and ensures a smoother e-commerce experience. Together, CMS and PIM create the perfect recipe for efficiency, scalability, and unforgettable customer experiences.
Window 17 reveals a smarter way to find content. Discover how Strife connects content, usage, and performance data—allowing you to filter across multiple dimensions at once. No more searching in isolation. Find what matters most, all in one place.
The modern web can feel like a dizzying spin of trends, frameworks, and “next big things.” Each year, a new tool promises salvation from complexity, and teams scramble to refactor and rebuild, all chasing a performance edge or a shinier developer experience. But what if we stepped back from this frenzy and asked: What if we just used the web for what it’s already designed to do?
Discover how Strife CMS enhances productivity through contextual collaboration and data-driven insights. Learn how content teams can streamline workflows, improve quality, and an stay sharp in the content game.
In 2024, CMS platforms continue to be the backbone of the modern web, powering 51% of all websites. While WordPress remains the leader with a 35,6 % share. This shift reflects a growing trend toward headless CMS, which now accounts for 25% of the market (up from 21% last year). Static sites are also gaining traction, with 20% of websites globally relying on static technologies for faster, more secure digital infrastructure. Strife CMS, with its productivity-focused approach, is poised to further enhance web development efficiency as we move into 2025. For more detailed insights, you can explore the full data and analysis from the Web Almanac of 2024.
Window 13 invites you to reflect on the Jevons Paradox—the idea that more efficiency can lead to greater consumption. Discover how this paradox shapes website performance, technology, and even our everyday choices.
We’ve all been there: you open a web app, wait for it to load, then come back later—only to wait again for everything to refresh. This load-then-reload cycle doesn’t just slow you down; it breaks your focus, making the tool feel more like a chore than an ally. At Strife, we’ve taken a different approach. Instead of fetching fresh data every time you visit, we embrace an “offline-first” strategy. This shift leads to a more seamless, responsive environment that feels alive and always ready.
Discover how Strife’s Dynamic Page Insights empowers marketers to track content trends, create automated dynamic listings, and optimize product performance—all in a fast, user-friendly CMS.
Strife CMS brings holiday magic to your media management! This festive season, discover how Strife’s smart image and video features—like automatic resizing, 4K quality, and secure storage—help create stunning, optimized content. With built-in tools for cropping, editing, and enhancing visuals, Strife ensures your images and videos shine like holiday lights, all while making the process effortless and fun. Explore the Advent Calendar window for more joyful tips and tricks!
Window 9 highlights the power of composability. Strife unifies all your content—text, images, videos, and product data—into one interface, while remaining flexible enough to integrate seamlessly with other systems. Centralized yet connected, it’s content without limits
There’s a difference between good tools and tools you quietly trust. Good tools do what you expect. The best ones vanish into your process, making everything feel natural, fluid, and effortless. This kind of quiet support is called "Developer Experience" (DX)—the subtle details that help you stay focused on what matters, rather than wrestling with the software you use.
You don't always have to go to the moon to take a big leap. Find out how smaller improvements can create big productivity gains for any content editor.
Strife’s automated PDF generation transforms how businesses manage product sheets, saving time and ensuring accuracy. For a portfolio of 100 products in 5 languages, manual updates could take over 250 hours annually. With Strife, updates happen instantly, syncing directly from Strife CMS and Strife PIM. Beyond time savings, Strife guarantees consistency and quality, eliminating outdated information, errors, and mismatched branding. This automation frees your team to focus on strategic priorities, empowering growth and efficiency.
Window 5 unveils the foundation of Strife: RavenDB. Discover how this powerful database enables blazing-fast performance, unmatched flexibility, and seamless integration, empowering developers and editors to build exceptional digital experiences.
“Works fine” software is the silent killer of productivity. It slows your team down, frustrates creators, and ultimately holds your brand back. Strife was built to break free from this cycle. It’s fast, intuitive, and empowers teams to create exceptional content without roadblocks.
Waste is anything that doesn’t add value—like snacks nobody eats or long lines at the buffet. LEAN helps us get rid of that and keeps the fun going! 🎉 In the world of web applications, waste happens when resources, time, or efforts don’t contribute directly to a better user experience or business outcome.
Let's find out why cause for concerns should be raised when your CMS vendor emphasizes user training. What might you actually end up unveiling behind the need for editorial CMS training.
Every day until Christmas, we’ll open a new “window” to reveal something special—insights, ideas, features, and more. It’s our way of celebrating the season and reflecting on the challenges we’ve embraced and the progress we’ve made with Strife.
Step into the story behind Strife—a name that celebrates challenges and growth, lighting the way to a brighter, more inclusive web. Join us in this festive journey of inspiration and progress!
Our new AI tools enable editors to create quick summaries and optimize titles and descriptions for better SEO. This leads to faster workflows, higher content quality, and increased visitor engagement.
We’re excited to welcome Peter Sunna to the Strife team as a Strategic Advisor and Board Member. Peter’s extensive experience in the CMS domain will play a crucial role in shaping our product strategy and positioning.
Together with our creative geniuses at Wilson Creative we’re excited and proud to announce the realization of a long term joint venture with Swedish Golf Federation (SGF) where Strife CMS will be the corner stone to manage and orchestrate SGFs websites.
In today's fast-paced digital world, managing information overload on websites can be a challenge. Users often struggle with too much information presented all at once, making it hard to find what they really need. This is where collapsible content sections come to the rescue.
At Strife, we are committed to empowering content creators with the best tools to craft engaging, high-quality content. Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new AI tools designed to take your content creation experience to the next level.
Bid farewell to project delays triggered by last-minute alterations and welcome a streamlined workflow that amplifies productivity and uplifts team morale. Explore how seamlessly Strife and Figma integrate, empowering both designers and editors, thus revolutionizing the web project process. Don't overlook the opportunity to unlock your team's full potential—signup for a demo and embark on a journey toward enhanced collaboration and punctual project completion. Secure your spot now!
We're happy to announce an exciting joint venture between Nimble Initiatives and the Swedish Golf Federation, with the ambitious goal of leveraging Strife as their preferred platform for digital transformation.
Svenska Golfförbundet inleder ett samarbete med Strife för att bygga nästa generation av golf.se. Med Strife CMS, är målet att förstärka förbundets online-närvaro och ge medlemmarna en förbättrad upplevelse.
We often get asked about why we chose the name Strife for our product. According to the dictionary, Strife means "angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues." This might raise concerns about whether the name carries a too negative impression of a product. However, we see it differently.
Regarding web sustainability and optimizing image assets for faster, greener performance, images are the primary data source contributing to higher over-the-wire transfer rates in most websites and applications. To promote a more eco-friendly digital experience, it's crucial to minimize image size and prevent unnecessary loading.
As a new company in the market, we understand that new customers might have real worries about giving us their business. One of the main questions we hear is, "What happens to our data and our website if Strife goes away?" We know it's important to be clear and trustworthy, so let's openly talk about these concerns.
If you think Digital Accessibility is just for the public sector due to legal obligations, it´s time to change your thinking. Besides the most noticeable part (legal issues), digital accessibility will drive innovation, strengthen your brand, and increase market reach. Investing in digital accessibility benefits your business, leading to positive outcomes in multiple areas of your organization.
We're all big fans of agile development and have come across several methodologies over the years. However, as we began working on Strife, it quickly became clear that we needed to create our own unique approach. Opting to take things slow and steady instead of rushing with investors, we faced the challenge of managing numerous completely different tasks while staying dedicated to our product's vision. So how to develop a method that's both fast, flexible, and comprehensive? Explore the story and find out how we shaped our approach.
Ever felt the frustration of using a slow and sluggish app? You're not alone. Despite remarkable advancements in computer hardware, a recent University of Copenhagen study reveals a persistent challenge -- a staggering 20% of our time is still spent grappling with underperforming software. Regardless of your level of expertise, this affects us all. Join us as we delve into valuable insights and practical solutions. Learn how to say goodbye to frustrations and elevate the performance of your applications.
We're delighted to announce the integration of website analytics support in Strife!
A Content Management System (CMS) is a software application that allows users to create, manage, and modify digital content on a website. The primary purposes of a CMS include creating, editing, publishing, organizing, and maintaining content on a website without the need for specialized technical knowledge.
What are the pros and cons of Headless and Monolithic CMS? We asked ChatGPT to get an objective view from one source (the Internet).
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