Site Architecture & Build

Craft CMS Architecture & Builds

From scratch builds to complex migrations, I ensure your Craft CMS project is architected for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Whether you’re launching something new or untangling an existing site, I focus on building a clean foundation that won’t fight you six months down the road.

What This Service Covers

Information Architecture & Content Modeling

A well-structured Craft site starts with the right content model. I design sections, entry types, fields, and relations that match how content is actually used—making authoring intuitive while keeping templates clean and flexible.

Thoughtful section & entry-type design
Field reuse and normalization to avoid bloat
Matrix and nested content where it makes sense (and not where it doesn’t)
Content models that scale without painful refactors

Performance-First Architecture

Performance isn’t an afterthought—it’s built in from the start. I architect sites to be fast, cache-friendly, and efficient under real traffic.

Query-efficient templates
Smart eager-loading strategies
Caching where it actually provides value
Clean separation of logic from presentation

Maintainable Template Structure

I structure Twig templates to be easy to reason about and easy to extend. Clear inheritance, reusable components, and predictable patterns mean less friction as the site grows.

Logical template inheritance and partials
Component-based approach for reuse
Clear separation between layout, structure, and data
Templates that are easy for other developers to step into

Custom Integrations & Business Logic

Many Craft sites go far beyond simple content management. I regularly architect and implement custom integrations that tie Craft into broader systems.

Third-party APIs and services
Custom business logic via modules or plugins
Background jobs, queues, and async processing
Admin-side tooling that feels native to Craft

Migrations & Legacy Projects

If you’re coming from an older Craft build—or another CMS entirely—I can help migrate content and functionality without bringing technical debt along for the ride.

Craft 2 → Craft 4/5 migrations
Content restructuring and cleanup
Plugin audits and replacements
Safer, more maintainable post-migration architecture

How I Approach a Build

Understand the problem – business goals, editors, integrations, and future plans
Design the architecture – content model, template structure, and extension strategy
Build deliberately – clean code, clear patterns, and performance-aware decisions
Plan for change – sites evolve; the architecture should support that

I build Craft sites assuming they’ll grow, change, and be touched by other developers in the future.

Is This Right for Your Project?

This service is a good fit if:

You want a Craft site that won’t need a rebuild in a year
Your content model is complex or still evolving
You rely on custom logic or integrations
You care about long-term maintainability, not just launch day

Let’s Build It Right

If you’re planning a new Craft CMS project or struggling with an existing one, let’s talk. A solid architecture upfront saves time, money, and frustration down the road.