Contao Overview

Contao is an open-source CMS designed for building professional websites and scalable web applications. It stands out with its accessibility and power, making it a go-to for developers seeking flexibility and control. One unique feature is its ability to handle complex projects without compromising on ease of use. Users appreciate its robust framework, which supports a wide range of extensions and integrations. Notably, Contao Manager simplifies updates and maintenance, ensuring smooth operation. Ideal for both small and large-scale projects, Contao offers a reliable solution for those needing a customizable and efficient content management system.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Content Management, Helpdesk Management, Workflow Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Contao.

Other use cases:

  • Onboarding
  • Contract Management
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Rating And Review Management
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Business Priorities

Grow Market Share and Improve Digital And Social Presence are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Contao.

Other priorities:

  • Acquire Customers
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Contao Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Contao works with different mediums / channels such as User Generated Content. Blogs. Social Media etc.

Reviews

"...Contao is a web-based open-source content management system...." Peer review

Contao, belong to a category of solutions that help Content Management Systems. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Contao offers extensive features including customizable themes, multilingual support, and robust security. Advanced user management and SEO tools are also provided.

Popular Business Setting

for Contao

Top Industries

  • Research

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Large Enterprise

Contao is popular in Research, and is widely used by Small Business, and Large Enterprise,

Contao Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What benefits does Contao offer for Content Management?

Reiseblog Drum und Drin - Publishing

Contao Open Source CMS helped Reiseblog Drum und Drin build a travel blog for vanlifers and outdoor adventurers. The site features full-screen backgrounds, modern animations, and 360° panoramas. A ne...wsletter function sends updates when new posts go live. The solution aims to inspire readers and keep them engaged. Extensions like mobile menus and lazy loading improve the user experience.

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treppen.de - Craft

Contao 5 was used to relaunch the treppen.de website. The agency numero2 migrated and modernized the site. New search functions help users find staircase builders faster. The site now loads more quic...kly and is easier to use. Accessibility was improved for all users. The project shows how Contao 5 can help specialist portals improve performance and user experience.

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Seeelf - Hospitality

Seeelf used CONTAO 5 to build a website for their historical buildings on the Überlingen waterfront. The site features transparent bubble teasers, sliders with wave videos, and a color concept for th...ree divisions: LUV CHILL, LUV MEET, and LUV STAY. The plan includes adding online booking tools for restaurants and apartments, plus multilingual support. The design creates a light, maritime atmosphere on all screen sizes. Extensions like codefog/contao-mobile_menu and RockSolid Slider were used.

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Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) - Education

Contao Open Source CMS helped the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) build a website focused on digital accessibility. FFG needed to better organize and expand content for public bodies and mak...e it easier to find. The new site was launched in German and English, with plans for Simple Language. Since May 2024, the site has grown and now includes Austria's digital accessibility monitoring report. The website follows WCAG 2.2 standards for accessibility.

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SWP Ingenieure

This case study features SWP Ingenieure and their use of the Contao Open Source CMS. The project involved creating a corporate website. The content highlights the use of specific extensions and the i...nvolvement of Himbeerrot GmbH as the creator. The case study is listed under the corporate website industry. No specific results or metrics are mentioned.

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Schwarzwasser Apotheke - Consumer Services

Contao Open Source CMS helped Schwarzwasser Apotheke build their website. The pharmacy used Contao to create an online presence. The project was developed by Büro + Webdesign GmbH. The case highlight...s the use of Contao extensions. The website is available at schwarzwasser-apotheke.ch.

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Contao Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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Analytics

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

4.31/5 ★

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Analytics

2.81/5 ★

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Contao Association Profile

Company Name

Contao Association

Company Website

https://contao.org/en/

HQ Location

Eibenweg 42 42111 Wuppertal Germany

Employees

NA

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Financials

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