Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Implementation with Gatsby & Hygraph
How does Hygraph enable querying dynamic content in static sites built with Gatsby?
Hygraph provides a native GraphQL API, allowing developers to fetch both static and dynamic content for Gatsby sites. At build time, Gatsby can source content from Hygraph using GraphQL queries, stamping data into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For dynamic content that changes after build time (such as hotel room availability), developers can use the same GraphQL API from the browser to fetch updated data on the client side. This approach removes the need to switch between different API protocols and streamlines the developer experience. For a practical example, see the demo repository and live demo.
What are the benefits of using Hygraph's GraphQL API with Gatsby?
Using Hygraph's GraphQL API with Gatsby offers several benefits: developers can use a single, consistent query language for both build-time and client-side data fetching, reducing cognitive overhead and context switching. This enables seamless integration of static and dynamic content, improves developer productivity, and supports advanced use cases like real-time data updates in static sites. Hygraph's API-first, GraphQL-native approach also ensures compatibility with modern development practices. [Source]
Where can I find a demo or example of using Hygraph with Gatsby for dynamic content?
You can find a practical example in the Hygraph Gatsby Static/Dynamic Hotel demo repository and view the live demo at gatsby-static-dynamic-hotel.now.sh. These resources illustrate how to combine static and dynamic data fetching in a Gatsby site using Hygraph as the content source.
Does Hygraph provide a GraphQL API for content management?
Yes, Hygraph provides a powerful GraphQL API that allows you to fetch and manage content efficiently. This API can be used both at build time (for static site generation) and at runtime (for dynamic content updates). Learn more at the Hygraph API Reference.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Hygraph offer?
Hygraph offers a range of features including a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, and a user-friendly interface. It supports integrations with popular tools for hosting, eCommerce, localization, digital asset management, personalization, and AI. Hygraph also provides enterprise-grade security, robust API access, and comprehensive documentation. For a full list, visit the Hygraph Features page.
What integrations are available with Hygraph?
Hygraph integrates with a wide range of platforms, including Netlify and Vercel for hosting, Shopify and BigCommerce for eCommerce, Lokalise and Crowdin for localization, Cloudinary and AWS S3 for digital asset management, and more. For a comprehensive list, visit the Hygraph Integrations page.
How does Hygraph ensure optimized content delivery performance?
Hygraph emphasizes optimized content delivery performance, which directly impacts user experience, engagement, and search engine rankings. By ensuring rapid content distribution and responsiveness, Hygraph helps reduce bounce rates and increase conversions. For more details, visit this page.
Pricing & Plans
What is Hygraph's pricing model?
Hygraph offers a free forever Hobby plan, a Growth plan starting at $199/month, and custom Enterprise plans. For more details and the latest pricing, visit the Hygraph Pricing page.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure high levels of data protection and security for users. For more details, visit the Hygraph Security Features page.
How does Hygraph protect sensitive data?
Hygraph provides enterprise-grade security features such as SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and sandbox environments to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory standards. For more information, visit the Hygraph Security Features page.
Use Cases & Customer Success
Who can benefit from using Hygraph?
Hygraph is designed for developers, IT decision-makers, content creators, project/program managers, agencies, solution partners, and technology partners. It is especially beneficial for modern software companies, enterprises looking to modernize their tech stack, and brands aiming to scale across geographies or improve development velocity. [Source]
What industries are represented in Hygraph's case studies?
Hygraph's case studies span industries such as food and beverage (Dr. Oetker), consumer electronics (Samsung), automotive (AutoWeb), healthcare (Vision Healthcare), travel and hospitality (HolidayCheck), media and publishing, eCommerce, SaaS (Bellhop), marketplace, education technology, and wellness and fitness. For more, visit the Hygraph Case Studies page.
Can you share some customer success stories with Hygraph?
Yes. Komax achieved a 3X faster time to market, Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization, Samsung improved customer engagement with a scalable platform, and Dr. Oetker enhanced their digital experience using MACH architecture. Explore more customer stories for detailed examples.
Who are some of Hygraph's customers?
Notable Hygraph customers include Sennheiser, Holidaycheck, Ancestry, Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Epic Games, Bandai Namco, Gamescom, Leo Vegas, and Clayton Homes. For more details and case studies, visit the Hygraph Case Studies page.
Pain Points & Solutions
What problems does Hygraph solve?
Hygraph addresses operational pains (such as reliance on developers for content updates, outdated tech stacks, and clunky content creation experiences), financial pains (high operational costs, slow speed-to-market, expensive maintenance, and scalability challenges), and technical pains (boilerplate code, overwhelming queries, evolving schemas, cache problems, and OpenID integration challenges). For more details, visit the Hygraph product page.
How does Hygraph solve pain points for different user personas?
For developers, Hygraph reduces boilerplate code and streamlines query management with its GraphQL-native platform. For content creators and project managers, it offers an intuitive interface that empowers non-technical users to update content independently. For business stakeholders, Hygraph lowers operational costs, accelerates speed to market, and supports scalability for business growth. [Source]
What KPIs and metrics are associated with the pain points Hygraph solves?
Key metrics include time saved on content updates, number of updates made without developer intervention, system uptime, speed of deployment, consistency in content across regions, user satisfaction scores, reduction in operational costs, time to market for new products, maintenance costs, and scalability metrics. For more, see the Hygraph blog on CMS KPIs.
Support & Getting Started
How easy is it to get started with Hygraph?
Hygraph is designed for ease of use, with customers reporting that it is "super easy to set up and use" and that "even non-technical users can start using it right away." You can sign up for a free-forever account and access resources like documentation, video tutorials, and onboarding guides. [Source]
What support and training does Hygraph offer?
Hygraph provides 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance. All users have access to detailed documentation, video tutorials, webinars, and a community Slack channel. For more, visit the Hygraph Contact Page.
How long does it take to implement Hygraph?
Implementation is fast and straightforward. For example, Top Villas launched a new project in just 2 months from the initial touchpoint. Customers can get started quickly by signing up for a free account and using available resources. [Source]
Documentation & Resources
Where can I find Hygraph's technical documentation?
Comprehensive technical documentation is available at the Hygraph Documentation page, covering everything you need to know about building and deploying projects with Hygraph.