At FocusReactive, we use Directus to deliver projects where teams need full control over their content and infrastructure. We design self-hosted and cloud setups, create structured content models, and build custom APIs and workflows that fit directly into existing systems.
For developers, this means a clean, extensible backend with GraphQL/REST out of the box. For marketers, it provides a clear interface to manage content without developer involvement. Combined with NextJS frontends, Directus becomes a powerful foundation for scalable websites and applications.
A performant and user-friendly CMS built for developers and content editors. Offers strong support for static site generation, GraphQL, image optimization, and localization.
Payload CMS
A full-stack TypeScript CMS and app framework. Offers custom schemas, authentication, file management, and advanced admin UI out of the box.
Storyblok
A visual-first headless CMS combining a real-time visual editor with a component-based content model.
Contentful
An enterprise-grade, cloud-native CMS offering robust APIs, localization, and structured content modeling.
Sanity
A real-time, API-first headless CMS known for its powerful content modeling, live collaboration, and developer-friendly customization.
How we work
Governed and Scalable, by Design
We design content models, editorial workflows, and governance into the architecture from day one to make you CMS clean and usable as your team, markets, and channels grow.
Editorial UX boosts your marketing team's speed and freedom. They can build pages, launch campaigns, and manage content without needing developer help.
Performance & AI SEO by Default
Each project includes a complete SEO + LLM optimization. Performance baseline as standard: Core Web Vitals, structured data, rendering strategy, and AI SEO setup.
Already live? Our Next.js SEO audit gives you an actionable, dev-ready assessment of where you stand.
Predictable & Efficient Delivery
90% of our projects fit the initial budget. That comes from the time we invest upfront — understanding exactly what we're building before a single line of code is written.
Our CMS Kit has page builders, navigation, localization, content models, and SEO settings. It boosts every engagement. Plus, it won’t limit your choices. It's a smart starter refined across dozens of production deployments, not a constraint.
Our Clients Say
"FocusReactive has been an exceptional partner, delivering all our requirements ahead of schedule. Their team feels like an extension of ours, understanding our strategy and anticipating our needs. They helped us build two modern, SEO-friendly marketing websites that our marketing team can easily manage without relying on developers. The team is incredibly talented, responsive, and always takes pride in their work. Thanks to FocusReactive, we've been able to scale our marketing efforts more effectively. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner."
Mike Addonizio
VP of Marketing at Betway
FocusReactive completed the project on time and added extra tasks without compromising the schedule. As a result, the client was pleased with the new site's look and feel. FocusReactive held weekly virtual meetings to share accomplishments and questions. They were organized and flexible.
David Green
Operations Director at The Mighty Shed
"FocusReactive helped us launch a high-performing website with 20% faster load times and 40% less manual work thanks to seamless integrations. DatoCMS also allowed our team to update content 50% faster, all delivered with clear communication and reliable project management."
Gal Lampel
Operations Manager, QuantHealth
Our Project Types
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Marketing Content Platforms
We help marketing teams launch fast, scalable content platforms powered by modern Headless CMS. Our solutions are designed to support localization, rapid experimentation, and custom editorial workflows - built with performance, SEO, and future scalability in mind.
We build high-performance storefronts using composable commerce platforms. From fashion to SaaS, we deliver React-based frontends (like Shopify Hydrogen or custom NextJS) with seamless CMS and product backend integration to support scale and growth.
Yes. Since Directus is open-source and database-driven, it can scale with your infrastructure. With proper setup (cloud, Kubernetes, monitoring), it works well for high-traffic and enterprise-grade projects.
Directus has a robust permissions system. You can define roles for editors, developers, or external partners with very granular access control - useful for both small teams and enterprises
Migration is usually straightforward. We start by mapping existing content structures to Directus models, then automate data transfer. This minimizes downtime and makes sure that editors can continue working smoothly
Absolutely. Directus works as a content layer and can connect to CRMs, eCommerce engines, or internal APIs. We often set up integrations for product data, authentication, or marketing workflows
Directus is database-first: it sits on top of your SQL database and instantly turns it into a headless CMS with APIs and an admin UI. This gives more flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in compared to SaaS-only platforms
This post explains the benefits of open-source CMS and how to select the best one for your requirements, with an emphasis on Strapi, Sanity, Directus, and Payload CMS
Explore Directus, an open-source headless CMS perfect for custom web applications, data visualization, and enterprise content management. This overview highlights its best use cases, advantages, and capabilities tailored for Next.js projects.
