The road to Composite C1

It all started in the beginning of 2006 with an idea: to create a CMS that was accessible and easy to use and that would make people work more efficiently.

The beginning

We invited several web agencies and independent experts to private sessions where we asked them to disregard any technological constraints at the time and describe their ultimate Content Management System. We then gave them a questionnaire with 25 specific technical questions and asked them to prioritize various functionalities.

The early development stages

In the late summer of 2006 we started working on the first outline of the new platform, keeping in mind the input that we had received during the previous sessions. Throughout the development process, we continuously consulted experts at home and abroad.

Personas

In May 2007, we started working with a set of well-defined personas covering the various user groups - from the hardcore developer to the editor with limited technical knowledge. We learned a lot from this process and it helped us improve our product and tailor it to the actual needs of our partners and end-users.

Focus groups

In the fall of 2007 we teamed up with GfK - one of the world's leading market research organisations - and conducted a focus group study of industry experts. The information gained from the focus group study was especially used to optimise the deployment process of our new product.

Usability experts

Throughout the development process, we have consulted usability experts like Userminds and Snitker & Co., who have tested and evaluated the product in terms of naming, usability and user experience - based on our original cast of personas.

The Final Product

Read more about Composite C1 and how it can improve the efficiency of your content management.