Migrate from AEM to Headless CMS

Why Migrate from AEM?

# 1
High licensing and maintenance costs
# 2
Slow publishing cycles and complex workflows
# 3
Heavy infrastructure requirements and limited agility
# 4
Difficult integration with modern tools (NexJS, Vercel, Shopify, etc.)
# 5
Poor developer experience and vendor lock-in

Firsty Migrated to Headless CMS

60%
faster page publishing
faster campaign launch
100%
content managed by marketing
0
developer time for daily updates

How We Help Migrate?

01

Platform & Content Audit

We analyze your AEM setup, content models, and integrations to design a clear migration plan

02

Content Export & Normalization

We extract data from AEM and re-model it into flexible, structured schemas for your new Headless CMS

03

Frontend Rebuild

We rebuild your presentation layer in NextJS or Remix, optimized for speed and SEO

04

Integration Layer Setup

We connect analytics, CDP, CRM, and marketing automation tools via APIs

05

Governance, QA & Rollout

We implement content workflows, permissions, and training for distributed editorial teams

Why us

Accurate Estimates

90% of our projects stay within the initial offer without major scope changes.

Performance by Default

NextJS and SEO audits are included by default to ensure top performance from day one.

Faster Delivery

Our internal CMS-kit accelerates Headless CMS development, saving both time and budget

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
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
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
Gal Lampel
Operations Manager, QuantHealth

Recent migration projects

EasyPark

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EasyPark
Industry
Parking & Mobility
Technical Stack
Next.JS
Storyblok
Vercel
Scope of Work
Design
Website Development
Maintenance

Reverse Health

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Reverse Health
Industry
Health & Wellness
Technical Stack
Next.JS
Payload
PostgreSQL
Scope of Work
Website development
Maintenance

Lucian Light

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Lucian Light
Industry
Wholesale Building Materials
Technical Stack
Next.JS
Payload
Vercel
Scope of Work
Migration to Payload CMS
Maintenance

QuantHealth

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QuantHealth
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Tech stack
DatoCMS
Next.JS
Vercel
Scope of Work
Website Development
Maintenance

FAQs

Migration from AEM to Headless CMS

To reduce cost, simplify maintenance, and gain flexibility for integrations and omnichannel content delivery

It depends on your priorities - Sanity for editorial speed, Storyblok for visual workflows, or Payload for complete control and ownership

Enterprise migrations usually take 8–12 weeks, depending on system size and integrations

We migrate all content, metadata, and redirects - preserving your SEO and existing URL structure

Yes. Headless CMS platforms are built to empower marketing teams while keeping tech flexible and scalable

Our Go-to CMSs

What is Payload CMS?
What is Payload CMS?

What is Payload CMS?

Discover how Payload CMS combines the power of headless content management with developer-focused features for project flexibility and control.
What is Sanity CMS?
What is Sanity CMS?

What is Sanity CMS?

Delve into how Sanity CMS transforms content collaboration and management across diverse digital landscapes.
What is Storyblok?
What is Storyblok?

What is Storyblok?

This article delves into the best use cases, major advantages, and the full spectrum of what Storyblok can offer to developers and content editors.

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