Frequently Asked Questions

Integration & Product Information

What is the Vercel App for Hygraph?

The Vercel App for Hygraph allows you to connect your Hygraph projects directly to Vercel, a serverless deployment platform. With this integration, you can trigger builds on Vercel from within the Hygraph content editor whenever you add or update a content entry. This streamlines the deployment workflow and ensures your content changes are reflected in your live application quickly. Learn more in the deployment guide.

How do I install and set up the Vercel App for Hygraph?

To install the Vercel App for Hygraph, visit the installation page. You will need an existing Vercel account and at least one project on Vercel. Once installed, the app adds a sidebar widget to your Hygraph content editor, allowing you to trigger Vercel builds directly. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the deployment guide.

What are the requirements for using the Vercel App for Hygraph?

To use the Vercel App for Hygraph, you must have an existing Vercel account and at least one project set up on Vercel. If you do not have a Vercel account, you can sign up for free on their website.

How does the Vercel App for Hygraph improve my deployment workflow?

The app adds a sidebar widget to the Hygraph content editor, allowing you to trigger Vercel builds whenever you add or update content. This means your content changes are deployed instantly, reducing manual steps and ensuring your application stays up-to-date with the latest content.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Hygraph?

Hygraph offers a range of features including Smart Edge Cache for fast content delivery, content federation to integrate data from multiple sources, advanced rich text management, custom roles for granular access control, project backups, and a developer-friendly GraphQL API. These features help streamline workflows, improve scalability, and reduce operational costs. See all features.

Does Hygraph support custom app development and extensions?

Yes, Hygraph provides an SDK and app framework that allows you to build your own apps and extend Hygraph functionalities according to your unique requirements. You can submit your app or read the guide on building custom apps at Hygraph App Framework Documentation.

How does Hygraph perform in terms of speed and reliability?

Hygraph is designed for high performance, featuring Smart Edge Cache for enhanced speed and global content delivery. Its high-performance endpoints ensure reliability and fast response times. For more details on performance improvements, see the performance blog post.

Technical Requirements

What technical prerequisites are needed to use the Vercel App for Hygraph?

You need an active Vercel account and at least one project on Vercel. No additional technical setup is required for the Hygraph side beyond installing the app from the Hygraph marketplace.

Pricing & Plans

What does Hygraph cost?

Hygraph offers a Free Forever Developer Account for developers to start building at no cost. The Growth Plan is priced at $299 per month ($199 per month when billed annually), and custom Enterprise plans start at $900 per month. Plans include 1,000 content entries, with add-ons available for additional entries and locales. For full details, visit the Hygraph Pricing Page.

Are there any free options for getting started with Hygraph?

Yes, Hygraph provides a Free Forever Developer Account, allowing you to explore and build projects without any cost. This is ideal for developers and teams starting out or evaluating the platform.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified for hosting infrastructure, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure robust security and data protection for enterprise users. For more details, visit the security features page.

How does Hygraph protect my data?

Hygraph uses encryption for data at rest and in transit, provides granular permissions, supports SSO integrations, maintains audit logs, and performs regular backups. Enterprise-grade compliance features and transparent reporting processes are also available. See the security and compliance report.

Support & Implementation

What support is available for Hygraph and the Vercel App?

Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Real-time troubleshooting is available through Intercom chat, and you can join the Hygraph Community Slack for peer and expert assistance. Extensive documentation and guides are available at Hygraph Documentation.

How easy is it to get started with Hygraph and the Vercel App?

Getting started is straightforward. You can use the Free API Playground and Free Forever Developer Account to begin immediately. For larger projects, request a demo or follow the structured onboarding process, which includes introduction calls, account provisioning, and technical/content kickoffs. Training resources such as webinars and how-to videos are also available. See documentation.

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

Implementation time varies by project scope. For example, Top Villas launched a new project within 2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines during their initial implementation. The onboarding process is designed to be efficient, with resources and support available to help you get started quickly. See Top Villas case study.

Use Cases & Customer Success

Who can benefit from using Hygraph and the Vercel App?

Hygraph is ideal for developers, product managers, and marketing teams in industries such as ecommerce, automotive, technology, food and beverage, manufacturing, transportation, staffing, and science. It is especially suited for organizations seeking scalable, modern content management and global deployment capabilities. See case studies.

Can you share specific customer success stories using Hygraph?

Yes. Komax achieved 3x faster time to market by managing over 20,000 product variations across 40+ markets via a single CMS. Samsung improved customer engagement by 15% with a scalable member platform. Stobag increased online revenue share from 15% to 70% after transitioning to a digital-first approach. See more success stories.

What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?

Customers can expect improved speed-to-market, enhanced customer engagement, increased revenue, reduced operational costs, and scalable content operations. For example, Komax achieved 3x faster launches, Samsung saw a 15% increase in engagement, and Stobag grew online revenue share from 15% to 70%. See business impact details.

Security & Maintenance

How does Hygraph handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Hygraph is a cloud-based platform, so all deployment, updates, and infrastructure maintenance are managed by Hygraph. Upgrades are seamlessly integrated, and troubleshooting is supported via 24/7 support, Intercom chat, Slack community, and extensive documentation. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager for personalized assistance.

Customer Feedback & Usability

How do customers rate the ease of use of Hygraph?

Customers consistently praise Hygraph for its intuitive user interface and accessibility for non-technical users. It was recognized for "Best Usability" in Summer 2023, and users highlight its flexibility and effectiveness for diverse teams. Try Hygraph.

Pain Points & Solutions

What problems does Hygraph solve for its customers?

Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (reducing developer dependency, modernizing legacy tech stacks), financial challenges (lowering operational costs, accelerating speed-to-market), and technical issues (simplifying schema evolution, resolving integration and cache problems). Solutions include a user-friendly interface, GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, and Smart Edge Cache. See case studies.

Industries & Use Cases

Which industries use Hygraph?

Hygraph is used in ecommerce (Si Vale, Burrow), automotive, staffing, food and beverage (Dr. Oetker), technology (Samsung), manufacturing (Komax), transportation (Voi), and science (German Chemist Society). Explore industry case studies.

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About Vercel

Vercel is a serverless platform that enables developers to go from idea to global application in seconds.

About the Hygraph and Vercel App

With this app you can connect Hygraph to your Vercel projects. It also adds a sidebar widget into the content editor, so that you can trigger builds on Vercel whenever you add or update a content entry.

Requirements

To use this app, certain pre-requisites have to be met;

  • You must have an existing Vercel account. If you don't have one, sign up for free on their website.
  • You should have at least one project on Vercel.

Quickstart and Resources

To get familiar with the Vercel app, we recommend starting with our guide on how to deploy Hygraph projects to Vercel.

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