Custom editorial system development for ÖKO-TEST

ÖKO-TEST is a consumer magazine that independently tests and evaluates products and services for quality, harmful substances, and environmental compatibility. This clear focus on transparency and consumer protection makes the magazine an important source of guidance in everyday life for many people. For this kind of publishing work, off-the-shelf content management rarely fits. So naymspace develops a tailored editorial system that mirrors how the team actually works and structures internal workflows end to end.

The goal is to make the entire process more efficient, intuitive, and transparent, from research and test documentation through to final publication. A flexible architecture and custom-built functions create a digital tool that supports the editorial team in everyday work and improves quality, speed, and transparency over the long term. It is a clear example of the custom editorial software naymspace builds as a developer-led software company, tailored to how the editorial team actually works.

Replacing a legacy CMS and migrating the archive

When building the new editorial system for ÖKO-TEST, one of the main challenges was to replace the existing legacy system and migrate all historical data in its entirety. This process involved not only transferring large amounts of content, but also cleaning up and structurally preparing the many data formats that had accumulated over years of publishing. To ensure data quality and consistency, we performed a comprehensive plausibility check, identified potential sources of error, and systematically resolved duplicates and inconsistencies.

Beyond the technical work, carefully planned change management was crucial to a successful transition. We involved the editorial team early, set up regular feedback loops, and aligned user needs closely with the technical implementation. Through targeted training, test phases, and continuous support, we reduced reservations and made sure the new system was not only deployed but actively adopted in everyday work. The result was a smooth rollout that lays the foundation for more efficient editorial processes and a stable system landscape over the long term.