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Maksim Hodasevich
Maksim Hodasevich
Tech Lead specializing in Next.js, React, headless CMS architecture, and high-performance web experiences.
A Practical Guide to Headless Localization and UX Testing with AI

A Practical Guide to Headless Localization and UX Testing with AI

Learn how AI improves headless CMS localization in 2026, from multilingual workflows and translation quality to costs and go-to-market speed.

Best Sanity and Storyblok Alternatives in 2026

Best Sanity and Storyblok Alternatives in 2026

Compare Sanity and Storyblok alternatives, including Payload, Directus, Strapi, Prismic, Contentful, and Hygraph, by cost and flexibility.

A/B Testing and Analytics Inside Your CMS: How Content Teams Increase Conversion Without Developers

A/B Testing and Analytics Inside Your CMS: How Content Teams Increase Conversion Without Developers

Run A/B tests and see results inside a CMS. Open-source Payload plugins let content teams test headlines and CTAs without developers or third-party tools.

Component design preview in Payload CMS

Component design preview in Payload CMS

Add image previews to Payload select fields so editors can choose section and button variants visually, reduce schema bloat, and speed up page builds.

How to Optimize Vercel Cost in 2026

How to Optimize Vercel Cost in 2026

Vercel pricing in detail: compare Pro ($20/user/month) and Enterprise ($3,500+/m), usage-based costs, billing pitfalls, and when self-hosting Next.js delivers better control.

Next.js Styling Guide: Linaria an Tailwind CSS from Setup to Optimization

Next.js Styling Guide: Linaria an Tailwind CSS from Setup to Optimization

Compare Tailwind CSS and Linaria for Next.js across setup, styling, components, ecosystem, build performance, and developer experience.

Compare Best Open Source Headless CMS in 2026

Compare Best Open Source Headless CMS in 2026

Landing on a new open-source CMS platform can be a challenging step. Let’s compare leading open-source headless CMSs, such as Directus and Payload CMS, focusing on AI capabilities like automated content creation, tagging, and SEO optimisation. These features are crucial factors when choosing the best open-source CMS for your business.

Next.js Conf 2024 Highlights and React Framework Future

Next.js Conf 2024 Highlights and React Framework Future

Next.js 15 is officially here. The FocusReactive team joined the Vercel launch event in person at the London watch party and tuned in to the live stream from San Francisco to catch every update.

Enhancing Content Creation: Visual Editing with Sanity and Storyblok for Next.js

Enhancing Content Creation: Visual Editing with Sanity and Storyblok for Next.js

Compare and contrast the visual editing capabilities of Sanity and Storyblok, empowering designers and content creators in the headless CMS world.

Recap of Next.js Conf 2023 and v14 release

Recap of Next.js Conf 2023 and v14 release

Our team have closely followed the Next.js Conf 2023 live stream and we've picked few of our favourite talks to recap. We'll dive deep into the Next.js 14 release, exploring the newest trends and techniques that are poised to shape the future of web development.