Why It's Time to Challenge the Status Quo of CMS Development

Hey Developers! 🚀

Are you tired of being boxed in by bloated, outdated, and clunky CMS systems like WordPress? Frustrated by the limitations of "headless" CMS solutions that still require you to glue everything together with endless services and integrations? Well, I felt the same way, and that's why I'm launching Thorbis – a new, open-source CMS built on Next.js 13+ that aims to disrupt the entire industry. But I need your help to make it happen.

The Problem with Traditional CMS Platforms

Let’s be honest – WordPress has had a great run, but it's showing its age. As developers, we want speed, flexibility, and control over our websites, not to be shackled by old PHP code and endless plugin conflicts. And while the rise of headless CMS systems sounded like a dream, they come with their own set of issues:

• Too Many Moving Parts: You’re paying for a headless CMS service, hosting, a database, and maybe even some third-party integrations – all to get a simple website up and running.
• Complex Deployment: Deploying and maintaining a headless CMS requires more than just basic knowledge – it’s a nightmare for non-developers and even a hassle for us pros.
• Costs Add Up Quickly: When you factor in all the different services you need to make a headless CMS function, you’re often spending way more than you anticipated.

What Makes Thorbis Different?

Thorbis is here to solve these problems by combining the best of both worlds: the ease of WordPress with the modern, serverless power of a Next.js app. And here’s the kicker – we’re introducing Blueprints, a new concept that’s designed to make developers excited about building themes and layouts again.

Blueprints Explained:

• Blueprints aren’t just themes. They are dynamic page structures, allowing you to define layouts, reusable components, and styling with React – giving you complete control over your design.
• They provide a seamless experience for both developers and non-developers, meaning your clients can manage their website without destroying your beautiful code.

The Full Package:

• Serverless & Scalable: Deploy your entire website on a serverless platform like Vercel or Netlify without worrying about scalability or performance.
• Built-In NextAuth: Forget about spending days setting up authentication – Thorbis integrates with multiple providers (Google, GitHub, email, etc.) out of the box.
• Prisma-Powered Database: Start with SQLite for local development, scale to PostgreSQL when you need to – all managed seamlessly via Prisma.

Why Should You Join This Project?

I'm not a developer guru – I’m a novice who knows just enough to be dangerous, but what I lack in technical expertise, I make up for in marketing, business acumen, and passion. That’s why I’m reaching out to the developer community. I believe Thorbis has the potential to shake up the CMS world, but I need the expertise of those who understand code better than I do to make it happen.

Who This Is For

• Developers who are tired of WordPress but want an alternative that gives them the freedom to code while still providing an easy-to-use interface for clients.
• Agencies looking to cut costs, speed up deployment times, and offer their clients a solution that’s tailored to modern web development.
• Freelancers who want to build websites that are fun to create, easy to maintain, and don't require endless plugin updates.

Thorbis’s Goals

• Make Development Fun Again: Build dynamic layouts, integrate custom APIs, and create interactive websites with React components, all without the hassle of a traditional CMS.
• Free the Hosting Game: Host your site wherever you want – start on a free tier with Vercel or Netlify, then scale up using any database or storage solution you prefer.
• Empower Non-Developers: Give clients an intuitive admin panel that makes editing pages and posts a breeze, without breaking the carefully crafted code you’ve written.

What the Developer Community Gets Wrong

Developers are often skeptical of new CMS platforms, and I get it – we’ve all been burned by platforms that promise the moon but fail to deliver. But here's why Thorbis is different:

• It's Open Source: No vendor lock-in. You have full access to the code, and the community will shape how Thorbis grows.
• Next.js at Its Core: By building directly on top of Next.js, you get all the benefits of React’s ecosystem, serverless deployment, and modern development practices.
• Developer-Led Approach: You aren’t forced to use pre-built modules – you can customize, extend, and adapt Thorbis to your heart’s content.

How You Can Get Involved

If you’re tired of CMS platforms that don't give you the control and freedom you deserve, now’s the time to jump in:

1. Join the Conversation: Be part of our Discord community where we’re actively building Thorbis and shaping its future. Join Our Discord
2. Check Out the GitHub Repo: We’re 100% open-source, and I’d love to see your pull requests, issues, and ideas. Thorbis
3. Mentor Me: I’m a decent marketer and business person but need your technical know-how to bring Thorbis to life. Help guide me as we build something amazing together.

Final Thoughts

The web development world needs a shake-up, and I believe Thorbis can be that catalyst. Whether you’re an experienced dev looking for your next open-source project, or just curious about what’s possible with modern web technologies, I want you on this journey.

The CMS market is ripe for disruption. Let’s build a system that developers love, clients find intuitive, and one that doesn’t force us into outdated, bloated architectures.

Let’s make this happen – Thorbis is just the start.