Which content management system is right for your project? We give honest advice—and sometimes even recommend sticking with what you have.
You’re here because you’re looking for a content management system—or because you want to know if your current system is still the right fit for you. We’ve been working with all major CMS platforms in the German-speaking market since 2007: TYPO3, WordPress, Neos. As a CMS agency, we provide vendor-neutral advice because every system has its strengths—but none is a perfect fit for every project.
Dennis Hüttner conducts every initial consultation personally. No sales pitch for a specific solution. We look at your project, your requirements, and your budget—and tell you honestly which system is the right fit. Sometimes the conclusion is: “Your current system is perfectly adequate; you can skip the relaunch.”
Three Key Areas of CMS
Our core systems, each with its own strengths.
Enterprise CMS with a strong German community. The best choice for multi-site setups, complex permission structures, multilingual support, and high security requirements. Our focus since 2007, versions 4 through 13.4 LTS. Details: TYPO3 agency, v13 upgrade, maintenance.
The world’s most widely used CMS (approximately 43% market share). The best choice for websites with 3–20 pages, blogs, WooCommerce stores, and projects of manageable complexity. We develop custom themes without page builders. Details: WordPress agency, maintenance, security.
A modern headless-capable CMS from the TYPO3 ecosystem. The best choice for projects with a strong focus on UX, structured content, and multi-channel publishing. Smaller community, technically very sound.
The most common question in the initial consultation: “TYPO3 or WordPress?” The honest answer: It depends on the use case.
| Criterion | TYPO3 | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Project size | Large (50+ pages) | Small–medium (up to 30 pages) |
| Multilingual | Native, comprehensive | via plugins |
| Legal structures | Complex (workflows) | Simple |
| Multi-site | Native | via multisite feature |
| Out-of-the-box performance | Very good | Good with optimization |
| Getting started for editors | Average | Low |
| Theme/plugin ecosystem | Small | Very large |
| Starting price for relaunch | from €15,000 | Starting at €5,000 |
| Ongoing maintenance | Custom | Starting at €9.90/month |
| Typical target group | SMEs, corporations, government agencies | Self-employed, SMEs, associations |
Our tech stack
TYPO3, WordPress, Neos — open source solutions tailored to your use case. Composer-based, Git-controlled, and documented according to official standards. Your development team can continue working on our code even without us.
# CMS stack Typo3: v11–v13.4 LTS · Enterprise focus WordPress: current major version · PHP 8.2+ Neos: Existing customers · Fusion templating # Hosting (Priority 1 for WordPress) hosting_wp: all-inkl.com (affiliate, GDPR, German servers) hosting_t3: Mittwald, Punkt.de, Hetzner Cloud (managed)
When to use TYPO3
Five configurations for enterprise CMS.
Corporate structure, store setup, multiple brands.
Not just "a little English on the side," but professional maintenance of DE/EN/FR/ZH.
Editorial workflows with approval, granular permissions, and audit trails.
Government agencies, healthcare, financial sector — on-premises hosting, audit compliance.
Short-term flexibility — 5–10-year operational outlook.
When to use WordPress
Five themes for WordPress.
A classic presentation with a manageable scope.
Text, images, pages—all created by you, without a developer.
WordPress is more affordable to get started with—but the quality is just as good.
WordPress's Strength: Content-centric sites with an editorial workflow.
Small- to medium-sized online retailers with standard features.
CMS Consultation Process
A repeatable path to the right decision.
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15 minutes, no prep required. You tell us what you need, and we’ll ask the right questions. By the end, you’ll know which CMS is the best fit for you.
About the Founder
Dennis Hüttner is the CEO of Waterproof Web Wizard GmbH. Since 2007, he has been working with TYPO3 (versions 4 through 13.4 LTS), WordPress, and Neos—most of his projects involve hybrid setups or migrations between systems. He gives honest advice, even when the answer is “no change is necessary.”
FAQ
Five direct answers.
During our free initial consultation, we’ll address three key questions: How big will the website be? Who will maintain it? What’s the appropriate budget? Based on these factors, we’ll recommend a system—or explain why none of the three options are a good fit and why you might be better off with a website builder like Wix or Squarespace.
No, just different. TYPO3 is superior for enterprise scenarios, while WordPress clearly has the edge for smaller projects. The question is never “which one is better,” but rather “which one is right for me.”
Yes, we do that regularly. Important: Migration is more than just copying data. URL structure, 301 redirects, content structure, schema markup—everything needs to be rethought. Plan on 3–6 months for a complete migration.
WordPress starting at €5,000 (smaller projects), TYPO3 starting at €15,000 (enterprise setup). Maintenance starting at €9.90/month (WordPress Starter) or customized (TYPO3). See the subpages for details.
The 15-minute initial consultation is free. A detailed CMS comparison (written document) takes 1–4 hours at €108/hour. If we are awarded the contract, we will apply these hours toward the project.
Which CMS is right for you? We’ll figure that out honestly during our initial consultation—even if the answer is “stick with the system you have.”