Epi CMS has a really intuitive and easy set of libraries to work off of, and is very flexible for creating pages and templates. It is quite easy to work with, and the support services team is very helpful for fixing issues. They also have one of the best update cadences that I've ever seen. They roll out a security patch and enhancement patch for each system every single week. It is easy to update the system, as a developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I dislike the implementation partners. We've been through two who didn't necessarily know what they were doing. The DXC Service has a few failure points; At the Cloudflare level, as well as at the Azure level. EpiServer does not have any control over both platforms if there is a failure. Not a problem for us, but we have heard other customers say how difficult it is to implement without developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Ease of use, as a developer to code-first approach to CMS is very useful.
Plenty of training materials available and an active community forum.
I use this every day and alongside other CMS offerings and find Opti to always provide the best environment to implement a fully functional website using a mix of Opti features and standard .NET practices.
Very extendable and lots of 3rd party plugins available to use and simple to create your own and integrate into a CMS website.
Customer support available for reporting issues and assistance using cloud services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Since upgrade to .NET core some features have not yet been implemented (DDS admin)
Upgrading from .NET framework to core can be complicated and time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It helps me keep on top of my content tasks easily. It also enables quick collaboration and removes clutter from the inbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It takes a while for many people to get used to best practices and even more for everyone to work in the same way. I know this is pretty much up to the implementation team and not the system itself, however, the system is built to be used by people so there is always the human element to be considered.
Aside from that, calendars are hard to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Optimizely CMS is highly flexible, making it easy to customize and scale for different business needs. The built-in A/B testing and personalization features stand out, allowing for data-driven content optimization. The user-friendly interface, combined with strong integration capabilities, makes content management efficient and smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The learning curve can be steep, especially for new users or developers unfamiliar with the platform. Customization sometimes requires more development effort than expected, and licensing costs may be high for smaller businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The work I do entails a variety of steps and Optimizely CMS makes it easy for everyone to stay current on work management steps. I do the writing part and I will write it in a GDOC, then copy and paste and it does a much better job than other systems of maintaining formatting so I don't have to the onerous task of reformatting everything. It's also easy to add photos and comments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
it works really well, I have been pleased with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Optimizely CMS gives users a very easy on-ramp to content management operation in the web space. The widget-based drag and drop UX allows webpages and experiences to be constructed quickly and easy. It integrates with many different platforms via connectors and API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It still requires a familiarity with web architecture and design fundamentals. It will give a lot of the tools, but users should have an appropriate background to build a functional website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The best thing about Optimizely CMS is its flexibility and scalability. Individual requirements can be easily implemented, and despite customizations, the software can always be kept up to date with updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is not possible without customization to personalize content depending on screen width. It is only possible to personalize for mobile/desktop devices, but some browsers/devices do not send this information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like how Optimizely offers a secure and controlled environment for creating web pages that offers every level of customization possible while allowing casual computer users to look like experienced web editors. You get all the features you can want out of a content management system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is a platform which means that you'll get more out of it if it's configured by an expert which means that it can be very costly and time intensive to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It's the most organized and intuitive CMS I've ever used and developed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Pricing is on the higher side but it is only fair Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The most helpful elements are APMA option, the AI automated review and the history of notifications from approvers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The process of submitting a revisions to work request for projects that contain multiple graphic files Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
it’s smooth and accessible for both tech and non-tech users, which makes collaboration easy. For me as a developer, Optimizely’s flexibility and scalability stand out. Built on .NET, it’s highly customizable, and the modular setup simplifies integration and feature development. Plus, the extensive API documentation and strong community support make it easy to get answers and optimize projects quickly.
It’s just a well-rounded platform that scales well and keeps both content editors and developers happy. :-) Love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The licensing costs can be a hurdle for smaller projects or clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
