Payload CMS Development

We build modern headless CMS solutions with Payload. Ideal for high-performance websites, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms, often paired with Next.js.

What is Payload CMS?

Payload CMS is a code-first headless CMS that lives inside your TypeScript stack. Instead of relying on rigid themes or plugin-heavy setups, you model content as clean data structures and deliver it wherever you need it: websites, portals, or SaaS products.

Compared to traditional CMS platforms, Payload aligns better with modern engineering workflows: schemas, validation, access control, hooks, and integrations are managed in code, versioned in Git, and reviewed like any other part of the product.

For businesses, this means faster iteration, better performance, and lower long-term maintenance costs. Payload is an excellent choice when you want a scalable platform with a clean architecture - especially paired with Next.js.

Our Payload CMS development services

We build Payload backends that fit your product: stable, maintainable, and ready to scale - from initial setup to real-world integrations.

What we typically deliver:

Setup & architecture. Project setup, deployment strategy, environments, scalable structure best practices
Data models (Collections & Globals). Content structures, validation, relationships, media, reusable components
Admin UI. Custom fields, better editor experience, previews, workflows, tailored admin views
Roles & permissions. Access concepts, editorial roles, multi-tenant setups (if needed), security configuration
Localization. Multilingual content, URL strategies, translation workflows, content governance
SEO. Metadata, OpenGraph, structured data, redirects, sitemap strategy
Integrations. CRM/ERP, marketing tools, forms, payments, webhooks, automations, data imports

What Payload CMS is particularly well suited for

Linxnpix Webentwicklung mit React und Next.js

Websites

Fast, SEO-friendly sites with clean content models and a flexible editor experience

E-commerce

Product data, catalogs, landing pages, content commerce — often alongside shop systems

SaaS

Content, features, and role models in an architecture that grows with the product

Migration

From other CMS systems like WordPress or Magento. Data transfer, URL mapping, SEO

Benefits of Payload CMS for modern development

TypeScript-first

Strong typing across models and logic — fewer bugs, better developer experience.

Code-first

Structures live in your repo, are versioned, and easy to review.

High performance

Clean APIs, efficient data modeling, and modern setups for fast products.

Maximum customization

Admin UI, fields, hooks, and workflows tailored to your exact process.

Solid permissions & security

Roles and access control built into the architecture — not an afterthought.

Scales with your team

Clear structure, reviews, and tests make change predictable and safe.

Integration-ready

Webhooks, automations, imports — Payload adapts to your system landscape.

Perfect with Next.js

The only CMS that integrates with your Next.js project—from a website to a SaaS service.

From idea to a Payload-powered platform

We work in a structured, transparent, iterative way. You’ll see usable results early while building a solid foundation for growth. Each phase comes with clear deliverables to keep decisions fast and confident.

Kickoff & goals

We align on business goals, target users, key use cases, and success criteria. Together we define roles, responsibilities, and the editorial workflow you need. We also review existing systems, data sources, and technical constraints upfront.

Concept & architecture

We design the data models (Collections/Globals), relationships, and validation rules. Then we define the API approach, preview concept, and integration points. In parallel, we set the SEO foundation—metadata, URL structure, and redirect strategy.

Build

We set up Payload and implement models, hooks, and the required business logic. Next, we configure the admin UI, editing experience, previews, and media handling. Integrations (e.g., CRM, forms, automations) are connected cleanly via APIs and webhooks.

Testing

We validate permissions, critical admin flows, and API behavior to ensure everything works as intended. We also cover performance basics, data consistency, and secure defaults. Code reviews and targeted hardening make the system reliable for production.

Go-live

We prepare deployment, environments, and monitoring so releases are controlled and repeatable. You receive documentation for structure, models, roles, and workflows. We also onboard your team so content can be managed safely and efficiently.

Support

After launch, we help you improve and extend the platform as requirements evolve. We refine models, add features, and optimize workflows based on real usage. If you want, we provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and structured iteration cycles.