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The 12 Days of CMS

12 of our favorite CMS-related content drops and new releases from 2023.

Matt Minor

Senior Director, Growth

Over the past few days, we've been celebrating the '12 Days of CMS,' a festive countdown filled with some of our team's favorite highlights and features Directus has to offer.

From unveiling innovative tools to showcasing creative video guides, each day brought something new and exciting to the table.

So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's take a stroll down memory lane as we revisit these fantastic moments together.

Day 1 – Content Versioning [Feature]

▶ 🔔 On the First Day of CMS, Directus Gave to Me...."

Imagine being able to create different versions of your content, and then easily preview them while still in draft mode.

With Directus, you can integrate Content Versioning and Live Preview in your application, making it easier for your team to manage and preview multiple content versions.

🎁 Learn more about using Directus for Live Preview and Content Versioning in your Next.js project – https://docs.directus.io/blog/preview-and-content-versioning-with-nextjs.html

Day 2 – Dynamic Page Building [Feature]

▶ CMS Day 2 - Dynamic Page Buliding

Step into the world of Directus' Dynamic Page Building, where static content becomes a ghost of the past.

This feature allows for the creation of interactive and engaging web pages using reusable components. It's about flexibility, creativity, and the ability to design unique layouts with a variety of content.

🎁 Learn how to enhance your projects with this innovative approach in our guide: https://docs.directus.io/guides/headless-cms/reusable-components.html

Day 3 – Search Engine Optimizing [Guide]

▶ Watch the video

Welcome to the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Directus.

Today, we're focusing on elevating your site's visibility and ensuring it's a top contender in search engine rankings. SEO is critical in making your website discoverable and engaging to your audience.

🎁 Dive into our comprehensive guide on mastering SEO with Directus, packed with practical tips and strategies: https://docs.directus.io/blog/directus-seo-tips-tricks.html

Day 4 - Dev Thoughts [Show]

▶ Watch the video

Introducing "Dev Thoughts," a corny show that addresses some of programming's biggest questions....like:

🤔 Are 404 pages just the internet's way of having an existential crisis?

🤔 Are 10x developers more like unicorns or big foot?

🤔 Are lazy programmers lazy, or are they just really good at what they do?