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Wagtail CMS Development
Custom Wagtail builds that give your editorial team genuine control — from flexible page models to multi-site, multi-language publishing workflows. We've been building with Wagtail since its earliest releases.
Python · Wagtail · Web
We build
things that
last.
A focused studio crafting high-performance web platforms with Python and Wagtail. Built for editorial teams, growing businesses, and organisations that care about the craft.
What we do
Deep expertise across the full stack.
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Python & Django Applications
Bespoke web applications built on Django — from data-heavy dashboards and SaaS tools to complex business logic and third-party integrations. Clean architecture that scales without rewrites.
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Headless & API-First CMS
Decouple your content from your presentation layer. Wagtail's GraphQL and REST APIs power fast front-ends in Next.js, Nuxt, or native mobile — with full preview support and ISR.
Why Wagtail
The CMS that gets out of the way.
Wagtail is the open-source CMS of choice for organisations that need real editorial flexibility without locking into a proprietary platform. Built on Django, it's endlessly extensible — and we know it inside out.
- Structured content with StreamField — bespoke layouts, not rigid templates
- Multi-site, multi-language publishing from a single install
- Headless-ready with first-class REST and GraphQL support
- Trusted by NASA, Google, Oxfam, and the NHS — proven at scale
- Open source, no vendor lock-in, self-hosted or cloud-deployed
How we work
Focused, transparent delivery.
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Discovery
We map your content model, user journeys, and editorial workflows before writing a single line of code.
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Architecture
Django models, Wagtail page trees, API contracts — we design the data layer first so your site scales without rewrites.
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Build & iterate
Fortnightly sprints with real deployments. You see working software, not slide decks.
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Launch & support
Fully managed deploys, automated testing, monitoring, and ongoing retainer support post-launch.
Selected work
Projects we're proud of.
Publishing platform
The Correspondent — Editorial CMS
A fully bespoke Wagtail-powered newsroom: structured articles, member paywalls, newsletter integration, and a custom analytics dashboard.
Non-profit
Greenfields Trust — Membership Portal
Multi-site Wagtail across 14 regional branches, centralised member management, donation flows, and event booking.
SaaS product
Orbit — Property Data Platform
A Django REST API serving a React front-end: complex filtering, bulk imports, PDF report generation, and role-based access control.
Higher education
Westbrook University — Course Finder
Headless Wagtail feeding a Next.js front-end with faceted search, personalised recommendations, and live application tracking.
About us
Small team.
Small team.
Big craft.
Webbyfox is a specialist Python and Wagtail studio. No project managers between you and the developers. No offshore handoffs. Just a tight-knit team that genuinely cares about building software that holds up.
We've contributed to Wagtail core, spoken at DjangoCon, and maintain several open-source packages used by thousands of developers worldwide.
Meet the team →
12+
Years in Python
80+
Sites launched
7
Core team
4★
OSS packages
Technology
The tools we trust.
Python
Our primary language for everything backend.
CoreWagtail
Our CMS of choice for editorial platforms.
SpecialistDjango
The web framework — secure, scalable, proven.
CorePostgreSQL
Full-text search, JSONB, and more.
DataReact / HTMX
Modern SPA or hypermedia-driven front-ends.
FrontendAWS / GCP
Containerised deploys, auto-scaling, CDN.
Infra
What clients say
Trusted by teams that ship.
Webbyfox rebuilt our entire CMS in Wagtail and the editorial team genuinely loves it. Pages that used to take an hour now take minutes. The code quality is exceptional — our internal devs could maintain it from day one.
We needed a partner who understood both the Django ecosystem and the nuances of running a multi-region membership platform. Webbyfox delivered on both — on time and under budget.
The headless Wagtail + Next.js setup they architected gives us sub-second page loads and the content team can still use a proper editorial interface. Best of both worlds.
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Building a Headless CMS with Wagtail and Next.js
A practical walkthrough: Wagtail API setup, page serialization, image renditions, preview mode, and ISR — with real code you can copy.
Django in Production: 10 Optimisations That Actually Matter
From N+1 queries to Redis caching and Celery offloading — the specific patterns we apply to every Django app before it ships.
Let's talk
Got a project in mind?
Tell us what you're building. We'll tell you if it's a good fit — no sales pressure, no NDAs on day one.