Flotiq

Flotiq’s implementation typically involves setting up content models, integrating APIs, and building the frontend—and can be completed in days to a few weeks depending on project complexity.

Here’s a breakdown of the typical implementation process and timeline:

Typical Implementation Process

1. Content Model Design
   • Define the structure of your content (e.g., blog posts, products, pages).
   • Use Flotiq’s visual editor or JSON schema to create models.

   • Flotiq auto-generates OpenAPI-compliant APIs from these models.

2. Demo Space Exploration
   • Start with Flotiq’s Demo Space to test features and workflows.

   • Experiment with plugins, content pipelines, and live previews.

3. Content Migration (if applicable)
   • For WordPress or other CMS migrations:
     • Export existing content.

     • Map and import into Flotiq using its migration tools.

4. Frontend Development
   • Build your frontend using frameworks like Next.js, React, Angular, or static site generators.

   • Use Flotiq’s SDKs and API sandbox to streamline development.

5. Integration & Optimization
   • Add plugins for SEO, multilingual support, Google Search Console, and DeepL translation.

   • Configure content governance and asset management tools.

6. Testing & Deployment
   • Preview content in real time.
   • Test API responses and frontend rendering.
   • Deploy using your preferred hosting or CDN.

Flotiq is designed as an API-first headless CMS, which makes it inherently flexible and adaptable for diverse business use cases. Here are the key customization features:

• Custom Content Models: You can define your own data structures using JSON schema or visual tools. This allows modeling anything from blog posts to complex product catalogs.

• Auto-generated APIs: Once content models are defined, Flotiq automatically generates OpenAPI-compliant endpoints, simplifying integration with any frontend or third-party system.

• Multilingual Support: Built-in DeepL integration and multilingual content structuring help businesses manage global content efficiently.

• Content Governance: Role-based access, version control, and in-place relation editing allow for granular control over content workflows.

• Plugin Ecosystem: Includes SEO tools, Google Search Console integration, and custom plugins for specialized needs.

• Asset Management: Centralized media storage with tagging and search capabilities for images, videos, and documents.

• Forms and Surveys: Flotiq Forms lets you build custom forms to collect user data, feedback, or survey responses.

• Omnichannel Delivery: Content is decoupled from presentation, enabling reuse across websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and more.

• SDKs and API Sandbox: Developers can jump-start integrations using SDKs for popular languages and test endpoints in a sandbox environment.

• Team Member Seats:

  • Beyond the included seats, each additional team member costs $12/month.

• Support Charges:
  • Free Plan: Community-based support only.
  • Basic Plan ($39/month): Best-effort support.
  • Growth Plan ($120/month): 72-hour response time.

  • Custom Plan: Up to 24-hour support, tailored to your needs.

• Hosting & Maintenance:
  • All plans include cloud hosting.

  • Custom plans may offer on-premise hosting, which could involve extra infrastructure or maintenance costs.

• Custom Features & Scalability:
  • The Custom plan allows for tailored API limits, file quotas, plugins, and webhook configurations. These are priced individually based on your requirements.

Flotiq offers several onboarding and learning resources:

• Demo Space: A ready-to-use project environment where users can explore content models and API interactions without setup.

• Developer Documentation: Extensive guides covering API usage, SDKs, CLI tools, and integrations to help developers get started quickly.

• Live Preview Plugin: Enables real-time content updates, helping users understand how changes reflect instantly on the frontend.

• Support Tiers:
  • Free Plan: Community support.
  • Paid Plans: Email-based support with varying response times (up to 24 hours for custom plans).

Flotiq emphasizes secure data handling through:

• Fully Managed Hosting: Ensures data is stored in a secure cloud environment.

• OpenAPI Support: Promotes secure and standardized API interactions.

• Role-Based Access Control: Allows teams to manage permissions and protect sensitive content.

• Version History & Restore: Enables rollback to previous content states, minimizing accidental data loss.

Flotiq releases updates regularly—often monthly—with new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Examples include:

• Recent Feature Additions: Multi-select fields, content scheduling, and simplified API documentation tools.

• Update Management: Changes are rolled out seamlessly via the cloud platform, requiring no manual intervention from users.

• You own your data: Flotiq treats users as the data controllers for any content uploaded to their CMS. This means you retain full ownership and responsibility for the data you store and manage.

• Portability: Since Flotiq is API-first, it supports easy data access and migration. You can retrieve your content via their RESTful APIs, making it straightforward to export or integrate with other platforms.

• Responsibility: While Flotiq acts as a data processor, you're responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy laws, securing user consent, and managing data integrity.

• Scaling Up: You can upgrade to a higher tier anytime to unlock more API calls, storage, and team capacity.

• Scaling Down: Downgrading is possible, but you’ll need to ensure your usage fits within the limits of the lower plan.

• Trial Options: Free trials are available for paid plans, and no credit card is required to start.

Flotiq’s Terms of Service outline the following key points regarding renewal and cancellation:

• Automatic Renewal: Contracts may renew automatically depending on the subscription plan. Users should review their plan details to understand renewal frequency and terms.

• Cancellation Procedure:
  • Users can cancel their subscription by providing written notice to Flotiq (Codewave Sp. z o.o.).
  • Cancellation must occur before the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next billing cycle.

  • Flotiq reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if users violate the Terms of Service or fail to pay fees.

• Termination by Flotiq:
  • Flotiq may terminate the agreement at its discretion, especially in cases of misuse, breach, or non-payment.
  • Upon termination, users lose access to the platform, and Flotiq may delete associated data unless otherwise agreed.

Flotiq adheres to several compliance and data protection standards:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
  • As a European-based company (Poland), Flotiq is fully compliant with GDPR.
  • Users retain full ownership of their data and can request deletion or export at any time.

  • Data processing agreements (DPAs) are available for enterprise clients to ensure legal compliance.

• Secure Data Handling:
  • Flotiq uses HTTPS encryption for all API traffic.

  • Content is stored securely with access controls and audit logs.

• OpenAPI Specification:

  • Flotiq’s API-first design follows the OpenAPI standard, promoting interoperability and transparency.

• Third-Party Integrations:
  • Flotiq supports integrations with platforms like Zapier and Microsoft Power Platform, which may have their own compliance frameworks.