My Experience with SveltiaCMS: A Game-Changer for Website Management

TL;DR: SveltiaCMS continues to evolve, delivering essential features that make content management a breeze.

In my previous post about navigating what I called CMS hell, I shared how I switched to SveltiaCMS to escape the tedious process of manually creating and naming files and images for my website which runs on Ruby(Jekyll).

Before SveltiaCMS, I relied on a code editor like VS Code to manage my website’s posts. Now, I edit posts directly through a user-friendly interface on my website, similar to crafting a tweet or a Facebook update. I simply enter my text, add images, and hit Post.

Overcoming Early Challenges

In my earlier post, I noted a few limitations with SveltiaCMS:

“Unfortunately, SveltiaCMS is not a full solution. It doesn’t allow me to add images within posts by just dragging or selecting. So, I still have to type the file paths to images to add them to this post. Hopefully Kohei Yoshino will work on this soon.
P.S. I don’t know what the full meaning of OAuth is. Hope to find out soon.”

I’m thrilled to report that these issues have been resolved! SveltiaCMS now includes a native image picker, eliminating the need to manually enter file paths. I can also drag and drop multiple images into the editor when creating a post. Plus, there’s support for copying images from other websites and linking to them seamlessly.

Stellar Support and Community

One of SveltiaCMS’s standout features is its exceptional support. If you encounter an issue, you can open a ticket on GitHub, and the creator, Kohei Yoshino, is likely to respond promptly. When preparing this post, I checked my GitHub issues and found that all six of my previously reported issues had been resolved with effective fixes. It’s refreshing to see a project that genuinely prioritizes its users. See screenshot below.

The SveltiaCMS Discord community is another highlight, with Kohei actively engaging with users. I once reported an issue while he was on a flight, and thanks to in-flight WiFi, he fixed it before landing!

Why SveltiaCMS Stands Out

SveltiaCMS has transformed how I manage my website, making updates as simple as posting to social media. With recent improvements like the image picker and drag-and-drop functionality. The active community and stellar support only sweeten the deal.

If you’re looking for a CMS that’s lightweight, intuitive, and actively maintained, I highly recommend giving SveltiaCMS a try. It’s become an indispensable tool for my website, and I’m excited to see where Kohei takes it next!

P.S. I looked into OAuth—it stands for Open Authorization, a protocol for secure, token-based access to resources. Mystery solved!