Cantilever's Mission-Critical Tools For Worry-Free Websites

A website should support your business—not demand your constant attention. That’s why our mission to produce worry-free websites for our clients.

We always seek to fix what exists before building anew, but no matter the approach that's right for your needs, the end result is a fast, secure, optimized website. To make this happen, we've curated a stack of tools to ensure website quality, continuity, and optimization.

Quality Assurance

Your website’s user experience directly impacts engagement, conversions, and customer satisfaction. Delivering this experience seamlessly–with no interruptions to site visitors due to browser incompatibilities, code errors or version discrepancies–is crucial to maintaining a worry-free website.

We use Ghost Inspector, an automated testing platform that helps us catch issues before they impact your users. With Ghost Inspector, we can:

• Run tests on your site’s functionality.
• Detect potential issues before updates go live.
• Ensure everything works as expected, even after changes are made.

Security

Website security is non-negotiable. A secure website protects sensitive information, ensures reliability, and builds trust with your audience.

We use Intruder.io, a cybersecurity platform that continuously scans for vulnerabilities, detects security risks, and helps us safeguard your website from potential threats.

Intruder.io allows us to:

• Identify and fix security weaknesses before they become a problem.
• Protect your site from attacks and data breaches.
• Maintain a secure, reliable online presence.

Error Monitoring

Even with the best development practices, issues can arise. To ensure 24/7 monitoring and rapid mitigation when issues occur, we use Sentry (real-time error monitoring) and StatusCake (website uptime and performance monitoring).

Together, these tools help us catch and resolve issues quickly—before they affect your users. The table below breaks down the role each plays in securing website continuity:

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Hosting

Every website needs a strong foundation. We develop sites on three core platforms—Sanity, CraftCMS, and Webflow—each with its own hosting requirements.

Webflow

Webflow provides hosting as part of its platform, offering a managed solution with built-in scalability, security, and performance.

Sanity CMS Sites

We deploy Sanity websites using Netlify, which integrates seamlessly with our development environment. Netlify automates builds, optimizes performance, and supports serverless functions for dynamic content.

For content teams, Netlify offers pre-built plugins for Sanity Studio to streamline content updates and deploy previews, allowing teams to review changes before they go live.

Craft CMS Sites

We use Servd, a hosting platform designed specifically for CraftCMS. It provides:

• Built-in security and automated backups.
• Zero-downtime deployments.
• Seamless integration with Craft’s Project Config for a smooth workflow.
• Hosting powered by 100% renewable energy for an eco-friendly solution.

Content and Optimization

Content Delivery

A content delivery network (CDN) makes websites faster, more reliable, and more secure. It also protects against DDoS attacks, safeguarding your site and brand reputation.

We use the Cloudflare CDN for its strong security features, efficient content delivery, and global network—ensuring consistent performance.

Conversion Rate Optimization

Understanding how users interact with your website helps us improve its effectiveness. We use VWO for A/B testing, which allows us to:

• Test different webpage variations to see what works best.
• Use heatmaps and session recordings to track user behavior.
• Optimize user experience and conversions with data-driven insights.

Content Optimization

To improve search rankings and visibility, we use SEMrush. This all-in-one SEO tool helps us:

• Conduct keyword research to target relevant searches.
• Perform site audits to identify technical SEO issues.
• Analyze competitor strategies to refine content and marketing efforts.

With SEMrush, we ensure your content reaches the right audience and drives results.

Final Thoughts

The right tools make a difference. By using best-in-class platforms for testing, security, hosting, and optimization, we ensure that your website stays reliable, secure, and high-performing—so you can focus on growing your business.