WordPress development for a corporate blog at scale. OTTO is Germany's largest mail order company. With Updated, OTTO runs a blog covering technology and household goods, built on a custom WordPress theme.
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OTTO Updated

Custom WordPress development for a corporate blog about technology and household matters

WordPress development Concept Project management

Facts

Live since
2019
Collaboration since
2012
Services
  • Project management
  • Technical implementation
  • Consulting

Partner

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Development Team

  • 3 Software Developers
  • 1 Project Manager

Technologies

WordPress Gutenberg Custom Templates

WordPress development for a corporate blog that scales

As a software company, we built the corporate blog Updated for OTTO: a modern content portal that makes editorial content, technology trends, and service topics accessible to users. We delivered the project end to end, from concept to technical implementation, with a platform that is both informative and visually appealing and fits seamlessly into OTTO's digital ecosystem. We placed particular emphasis on a clear structure, high usability, and a flexible architecture so editors can efficiently create, maintain, and expand content. The result is a versatile, dynamic blog that provides high-quality information tailored to the target audience while strengthening OTTO's brand identity.

CMS
WordPress
Product integration
OTTO-API
Corporate
Blog

Custom WordPress theme and CMS development

The blog runs on the WordPress content management system, which we chose as a flexible foundation for editorial work. To ensure maximum individuality and meet OTTO's specific requirements, we developed a completely custom WordPress theme that is both technically high-performing and consistent with the brand's design.

A standout part of the build is the dynamic product API integration: editorial content connects directly to matching items from OTTO's product range via the OTTO Consumer API. This creates a seamless transition between inspiration and purchase decision, making the blog particularly relevant and interactive for users.

We also focused on the seamless integration of the blog into OTTO's existing infrastructure, including internal systems, caching mechanisms, and tracking setups. At the same time, we built to the highest security standards, from strict role and rights management to secure authentication processes, regular security checks, and automated updates. The result is a reliable, scalable system that meets both the editorial team's requirements and the company's high technical standards.

OTTO Updated blog entries in the fitnesstracker category

Mobile-first WordPress theme

Our custom theme follows a mobile-first approach, so readers can access OTTO's editorial content anytime, anywhere.
  • Responsive design optimized for all devices
  • Fast loading times and smooth navigation
  • Intuitive user interface for mobile readers
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Product API integration

Through the OTTO Consumer API integration we built, editorial teams can seamlessly embed relevant products directly within their articles.
  • Dynamic product integration via OTTO Consumer API
  • Seamless editorial workflow
  • Optimized content delivery
Working with naymspace for UPDATED.de doesn't feel like a typical client-service provider relationship, but like a true partnership. We appreciate the openness, transparency and commitment of the entire team. Thanks to their expertise and the high-quality software solution, we were able to continuously optimize our site and have the possibility to curate the entire OTTO assortment quickly and universally into UPDATED articles with a tool naymspace developed.
Pascal Wuttke Senior Content Marketing Manager at Updated OTTO GmbH & Co. KG

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