Content flexibility requirements
Craft excels when your site needs a range of content types and formats. Its editing experience allows content managers to easily add images, videos, pull quotes, and other media into content with just a few clicks.
Bespoke back-end solutions
In a digital landscape filled with off-the-shelf solutions, Craft CMS stands apart as a platform designed for organizations that need both power and flexibility. Its content-first approach and intuitive administrative experience have made it the preferred choice for businesses, universities, and nonprofits who recognize that their digital presence needs to be as dynamic as they are.
Happy Cog has implemented Craft CMS for clients across industries, from world-renowned universities to nonprofit organizations and global corporations. As an official Craft Service Partner – one of only a select few agencies with this designation – we provide enhanced support, dedicated vendor access, and comprehensive SLAs for all our Craft CMS and Craft Commerce implementations.
When we
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Real-time collaboration needs
Craft's Live Preview feature shows edits in real-time, allowing teams to collaborate effectively. Content managers can share edits with colleagues or test drafts on mobile devices using a preview URL.
Multi-language implementations
Content, structure, and design are mutually shaping. We develop them in concert, reflecting how people actually experience your platform. Each aspect influences and strengthens the others.
Complex user permission systems
We create flexible systems that adapt to changing needs while maintaining their core strength— solutions that grow with your organization, not trend-dependent designs with a shelf-life.
Custom design requirements
Craft separates content management from presentation, allowing for complete front-end freedom. This makes it ideal for sites with specific design needs or custom interactive elements.
Mobile-first strategies
Both Craft's public-facing output and administrative control panel are fully responsive, making it well-suited for organizations with mobile content strategies and teams who need to manage content on the go.
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Filene.org
Community is no mere buzzword to credit unions. More collaborative than competitive, they depend on collective power like a rising tide. One innovation lifts all—so long as people hear about it. Enter Filene.
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Central Park
Since 2020, Happy Cog has been working with the Central Park Conservancy, the official caretakers of Central Park, to build the official -- and definitive -- Central Park website - with a content management system (CMS), maps, and more.
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Canary Media
Canary Media is a nonprofit journalism outfit dedicated to chronicling the economy’s transition to clean energy. A ‘good news group,’ Canary avoids the usual doom-and-gloom angles popular with mainstream media, choosing to go ‘wider and deeper’ into technological interventions the world can use right now—not thirty years from now, but now—to avert massive ecological and humanitarian disaster.
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Common questions
How secure is Craft?
Craft CMS has an excellent security track record, with regular updates and a dedicated security team. At Happy Cog, we enhance this foundation with additional security measures for every implementation:
- Server-level protections including proper firewalls and public key authentication
- Data encryption practices for sensitive information
- Regular security audits and monitoring
Our security implementation practices have been validated by Fortune 500 security teams and form a core part of our development approach.
Is Craft Commerce right for me?
Craft Commerce is particularly well-suited for businesses that need customizable e-commerce experiences beyond what template-based platforms offer. Consider Craft Commerce when:
- Your products require custom fields or complex variants
- You need specialized checkout flows or payment processing
- Your e-commerce experience needs to integrate seamlessly with your content strategy
As official implementation partners, we provide expert guidance on whether Craft Commerce aligns with your specific business requirements.
How does Craft compare to WordPress or Drupal?
While WordPress and Drupal are excellent platforms for certain needs, Craft differentiates itself in several key ways:
- Craft provides content flexibility without plugin bloat
- Its admin interface is more intuitive and user-friendly
- Security concerns are reduced with a smaller attack surface
- Performance is typically better due to its streamlined architecture
For content-rich sites with complex structures, Craft often provides a better balance of power and usability than these alternatives.
What's involved in migrating to Craft CMS?
Migrating to Craft involves several phases that we've refined across dozens of implementations:
- Content audit and structure planning
- Custom field development to match your specific needs
- Data migration from your existing platform
- Template development and integration
- Training for content editors and administrators
While migration complexity varies based on your current platform, we provide clear timelines and thorough training to ensure a smooth transition for your team.