At JUMP, we’re all about creating bespoke, performance-driven websites that are tailored to meet your business goals. That’s why we chose October as our content management system (CMS).
While there are plenty of content management systems out there, WordPress is one of the most widely known, but it is good to note other Content Management Systems that function differently and can sometimes work better for your business. We find that October offers a different kind of flexibility with more control, tailored functionality and faster, more scalable backend systems.
What is a content management system (CMS) and why does it matter?
Your content management system not only allows you to edit your site easily, but it serves as the one place where your site’s backend meets your frontend, what users see. It influences everything from how flexible your site is to how well it performs under pressure, and how simple it is for your team to use and update.
Choosing the right CMS isn't just a technical decision; it’s a strategic one. The wrong choice can lead to frustrating limitations, slow load times, and an overall poor user experience, leading to less business.
A flexible CMS like October gives you the freedom and flexibility to adapt and scale your site as your business evolves. Making sure you choose the right one helps avoid limitations down the line and can help your marketing to succeed.
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Why we use October CMS at JUMP
At JUMP, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, and that’s exactly why we use October.
October gives us the freedom to build websites that are completely tailored to your business, and to a bespoke design and functionality.
Whether you need a custom booking system, dynamic product filtering, or something entirely unique, October lets us develop exactly what’s required without being limited by off-the-shelf plugins or restrictive templates, unlike other content management systems.
Additionally, we include only the features your site truly needs, ensuring it remains fast, lightweight, and easy to maintain. October is built on Laravel, a cutting-edge PHP framework that our team knows inside and out, resulting in smoother, faster development and a more secure foundation. In addition, October is extremely user friendly, making it easy for your team to update and change content, all that fits into your design and helps your website function and work for the end user.
It’s also important to know that you aren’t stuck with one CMS once you pick one! Your website can be migrated easily over to a new CMS, especially if it is a flexible one like October.
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October vs WordPress: What’s the difference?
WordPress is the most well-known CMS. And if you manage a website or are reading this article, you probably have heard of it!
It is a great platform for many businesses; it’s widely used, has thousands of plugins, and is fairly quick to get up and running, if you have the technical knowledge. But when it comes to fully bespoke, performance-driven websites with custom functionality, WordPress can sometimes fall short without heavy modifications or third-party workarounds. These more complex aspects are also sometimes not as simple to integrate into a site using WordPress, unless you have a specific, dedicated team.
Its template-based structure can also lead to design limitations, with many sites ending up looking and feeling similar. That’s not ideal when your goal is to stand out from the competition and deliver a user experience that truly resonates with your audience.
October is modular by design, meaning we can build your site from scratch with only the features you need, matching every bespoke design exactly as intended. It gives us full control over the architecture, functionality, and performance, all while keeping things clean and scalable behind the scenes.
That said, October isn't as widely known as WordPress, which can leave some people unsure about its capabilities or whether it’s the right fit for their business. That’s where our expertise comes in.
At JUMP, we’ve been using October for nearly a decade, delivering bespoke websites across a wide range of industries, from jewellers and manufacturers to independent magazines and ecommerce brands. Each site is powered by a bespoke content management system, built with October and tailored to meet the unique needs of each business.
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What does this mean for you and your business?
When you work with JUMP, you’re not just getting a website; you’re getting a custom-built digital solution that's designed around your business, rather than a template that is added to.
By using October CMS, we’re able to craft cleaner, more efficient, and more scalable websites that work just as our talented bespoke website designers and developers intend. It’s all about giving you a site that works harder, lasts longer, and grows with your business.
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If you are interested at all in a new site, learning about October, or how we built websites, get in touch with us! We give tutorials and can walk you through step by step.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refresh your existing website, we love to partner on your next project.
Get in touch with the JUMP team and let’s create a website that does more for your business, and works for you.