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# Silverstripe Development

Silverstripe is an open source CMS built in New Zealand. It gives you full control over your content, scales from simple sites to complex applications, and takes security seriously out of the box. We build custom Silverstripe sites from scratch with clean code, flexible content editing, and WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility from day one.

## What this includes

- **Custom Silverstripe Themes**: Designed and developed specifically for your brand. No off-the-shelf themes. Clean, maintainable templates that your team can update with confidence.
- **Content Modelling & Page Types**: Custom page types, data objects, and content blocks tailored to how your team works. Structured content that editors can update without breaking anything.
- **Elemental Content Blocks**: Flexible, reusable content blocks that give editors control over page layout without needing a developer for every change.
- **WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance**: Every Silverstripe site we build meets WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, colour contrast, and proper focus indicators. Ready for government procurement and accessibility requirements.
- **Security & Access Control**: Role-based permissions, regular patches, and secure defaults. For government projects, we align with NZISM guidance.
- **Upgrades & Maintenance**: We handle upgrades from Silverstripe 3 and 4 to the latest version, including CWP migrations. Ongoing maintenance plans to keep your site patched, backed up, and running smoothly.

## Best for

- Businesses and organisations wanting a flexible, open source CMS they fully own
- Need a content-managed website that non-technical editors can update easily
- Government agencies and councils needing WCAG 2.2 AA and NZ Web Standards compliance
- Replacing an ageing Silverstripe 3 or CWP site with a modern build
- Want a secure, scalable platform without ongoing licensing fees

## FAQ

### Why choose Silverstripe over WordPress?

Silverstripe is built in New Zealand and widely used across NZ businesses and government. It has tighter security defaults, a cleaner content editing experience, and does not rely on third-party plugins the way WordPress does. If you need fine-grained permissions, structured content, or government compliance, Silverstripe is worth a look.

### What is CWP and do you work with it?

The Common Web Platform (CWP) is a Silverstripe-based hosting and development platform designed for NZ government agencies. Yes, we work with CWP and can build, maintain, or upgrade sites running on the platform.

### How do you handle WCAG 2.2 AA compliance?

We use semantic HTML, proper heading structure, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and sufficient colour contrast. Every build is tested with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) and automated tools, then manually reviewed against all WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria.

### Can you upgrade our existing Silverstripe site?

Yes. We handle upgrades from Silverstripe 3 and 4 to the latest version, including CWP migrations. We audit your existing site, plan the upgrade path, and handle data migration, theme updates, and module compatibility.

### Is Silverstripe good for non-technical editors?

Yes. The CMS interface is clean and straightforward. With custom page types and Elemental content blocks, editors can update pages, rearrange content, and publish changes without needing a developer.

### Do you provide ongoing support?

Yes. We offer maintenance plans covering security patches, Silverstripe core and module updates, uptime monitoring, backups, and content support.

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- Service: https://webscape.co.nz/services/web-development
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- Service: https://webscape.co.nz/services/web-design

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