Hey folks, I’m looking for some advice. My team uses Airtable for our content work, but it’s getting pricey. We’re thinking about switching to JIRA since we already have it.
I’m not sure if JIRA can do everything we need though. We use Airtable to:
- Plan our content schedule
- Manage our workflow
- Keep track of all our content (thousands of pages)
JIRA might work for scheduling and workflow, but I’m worried about using it as a content library. We need to be able to organize and find our content easily.
Has anyone used JIRA for something like this? Does it work well? Or are there other tools we should look at instead?
Thanks for any help!
hey, i’ve used both JIRA and Airtable. JIRA’s great for workflows but sucks for organizing tons of content. we tried it and went back to a proper CMS. maybe check out wordpress or drupal? they’re cheaper and work better for content libraries. you could use JIRA alongside for task tracking if u want. just my 2 cents!
I’ve been in a similar situation, transitioning from Airtable to JIRA for content management. While JIRA excels at workflow and scheduling, it falls short when it comes to organizing a large content library. Its search functionality and content categorization are not as intuitive as Airtable’s.
We ended up using JIRA for task management and workflow, but implemented a separate CMS for content storage and organization. This hybrid approach allowed us to leverage JIRA’s strengths while addressing its limitations in content management.
If cost is a concern, you might want to explore open-source alternatives like WordPress with custom plugins, or look into more affordable CMS options designed specifically for content management. These could provide better long-term solutions for your content library needs while still integrating with JIRA for workflow management.
I’ve actually gone through a similar transition, moving from Airtable to JIRA for content management. While JIRA is great for task tracking and workflows, it’s not ideal for managing a large content library. We found its search capabilities and content organization features lacking compared to Airtable.
Our solution was to use JIRA for project management and workflow, but we implemented a dedicated CMS for content storage. This combo worked well, allowing us to leverage JIRA’s strengths while addressing its content management weaknesses.
If budget is a concern, you might want to look into open-source options like Drupal or WordPress with custom plugins. These can be more cost-effective and offer better content management features. They can also integrate with JIRA for task management, giving you the best of both worlds.
Remember, the goal is to find a solution that fits your specific needs, not just to replace one tool with another. It might take some trial and error, but finding the right setup will pay off in the long run.