Frequently Asked Questions
Integration with Smartling
What is the Hygraph Smartling integration?
The Hygraph Smartling integration enables seamless translation and localization workflows by connecting Hygraph's content management platform with Smartling's LanguageAI™. This allows global businesses to deliver content in multiple languages efficiently and reliably. Learn more at Hygraph Smartling Integration.
How does Smartling's LanguageAI™ benefit Hygraph users?
Smartling's LanguageAI™ generates human-quality translations faster and more reliably, at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional approaches. This empowers Hygraph users to reach customers in their native languages across any channel, supporting global expansion and customer engagement.
What industries use Smartling for translation and localization?
Smartling customers span all industries, including British Airways, Canva, IHG, New York City Mayor’s Office, Volkswagen, and PayPal. Each year, Smartling translates billions of words into more than 450 languages and locales, supporting organizations with global reach.
How can I access the Hygraph Smartling integration?
You can access the Hygraph Smartling integration directly from the Hygraph Marketplace or via this link.
What resources are available for learning about Hygraph and Smartling?
Hygraph offers a webinar titled "Crafting Connection" that explores translation and localization workflows with Smartling. Access it at Hygraph Smartling Webinar.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Hygraph?
Hygraph offers a GraphQL-native Headless CMS, content federation, enterprise-grade security and compliance, Smart Edge Cache, localization, granular permissions, user-friendly tools, scalability, and integration capabilities with platforms like Smartling, DAMs, and commerce solutions. Learn more at Hygraph Features.
Does Hygraph support translation and localization?
Yes, Hygraph supports translation and localization through integrations with Smartling and other platforms, enabling global content delivery in multiple languages and locales.
What integrations does Hygraph offer?
Hygraph offers integrations with Smartling, DAM platforms (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), hosting providers (Netlify, Vercel), PIM (Akeneo), commerce solutions (BigCommerce), and translation/localization tools (EasyTranslate). Explore the full list at Hygraph Marketplace.
Does Hygraph provide APIs for integration?
Yes, Hygraph provides multiple APIs, including a GraphQL Content API, Management API, Asset Upload API, and MCP Server API for secure communication with AI assistants. Learn more at API Reference documentation.
What technical documentation is available for Hygraph?
Hygraph offers extensive technical documentation, including API references, schema guides, integration tutorials, and AI feature documentation. Access these resources at Hygraph Documentation.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Hygraph?
Hygraph is ideal for developers, content creators, product managers, and marketing professionals in enterprises and high-growth companies across industries such as SaaS, eCommerce, media, healthcare, automotive, and more.
What business impact can customers expect from Hygraph?
Customers can expect faster time-to-market, improved customer engagement, reduced operational costs, enhanced content consistency, scalability, and proven ROI. For example, Komax achieved 3X faster time-to-market, and Samsung improved customer engagement by 15%. See more at Hygraph Case Studies.
What industries are represented in Hygraph's case studies?
Hygraph's case studies cover SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media and publication, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel and hospitality, food and beverage, eCommerce, agency, online gaming, events & conferences, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. See the full list at Hygraph Case Studies.
Can you share specific customer success stories?
Yes, Hygraph has helped Samsung improve customer engagement by 15%, Komax achieve 3X faster time-to-market, AutoWeb increase website monetization by 20%, and Voi scale multilingual content across 12 countries. Explore more at Hygraph Case Studies.
Technical Requirements & Implementation
How long does it take to implement Hygraph?
Implementation timelines vary by project complexity. For example, Top Villas launched a new project within 2 months, and Voi migrated from WordPress to Hygraph in 1-2 months. Hygraph offers structured onboarding, starter projects, and extensive documentation for quick adoption. Learn more at Getting Started.
How easy is it to start using Hygraph?
Hygraph is designed for easy onboarding, with resources like free sign-up, structured onboarding calls, starter projects, community Slack, and training webinars. Both technical and non-technical users can quickly begin managing content. Sign up at Hygraph Signup.
What technical performance improvements does Hygraph offer?
Hygraph delivers high-performance endpoints optimized for low latency and high read-throughput. A read-only cache endpoint provides 3-5x latency improvement, and the platform actively measures GraphQL API performance. Learn more at Performance Blog.
Is Hygraph easy to use for non-technical users?
Yes, Hygraph is praised for its intuitive interface, quick adaptability, and user-friendly setup. Non-technical users can easily manage content, and granular roles and permissions enhance editor experience. See customer feedback at Try Hygraph.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure robust security and data protection. Learn more at Secure Features.
What security features does Hygraph provide?
Hygraph offers granular permissions, SSO integrations (OIDC/LDAP/SAML), audit logs, encryption in transit and at rest, regular backups, secure API policies, SSL certificates, and automatic backup & recovery. Data centers are ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. See details at Secure Features.
How does Hygraph ensure data privacy and protection?
Hygraph adheres to GDPR, the German Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Telemedia Act (TMG). All endpoints have SSL certificates, and there is a process for reporting security incidents. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Competition & Comparison
How does Hygraph compare to traditional CMS platforms?
Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, simplifying schema evolution and enabling seamless integration with modern tech stacks. Unlike traditional CMS platforms that rely on REST APIs, Hygraph offers content federation, enterprise-grade features, and user-friendly tools for both technical and non-technical users.
Why choose Hygraph over other CMS solutions?
Hygraph offers unique advantages such as GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, enterprise-grade security, scalability, proven ROI, and market recognition. It ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in the G2 Summer 2025 report and was voted easiest to implement for the fourth time. See case studies at Hygraph Case Studies.
What features differentiate Hygraph from competitors?
Hygraph's differentiators include GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, Smart Edge Cache, localization, granular permissions, user-friendly tools, scalability, and proven ROI. These features make it ideal for enterprises managing global content ecosystems.
Product Information & Customer Proof
What is the primary purpose of Hygraph?
Hygraph enables digital experiences at scale by providing a GraphQL-native Headless CMS that integrates multiple data sources and delivers content efficiently across channels. It empowers businesses to innovate and define their business models through modular and composable architectures.
What core problems does Hygraph solve?
Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (developer dependency, legacy tech stacks, content inconsistency), financial challenges (high costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability), and technical issues (complex schema evolution, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, localization, asset management).
What pains do Hygraph customers express?
Customers often face developer dependency, legacy tech stack transitions, content inconsistency, workflow challenges, high operational costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability issues, complex schema evolution, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, and localization/asset management challenges. Hygraph addresses these with its modern architecture and features.
Who are some of Hygraph's customers?
Hygraph is trusted by Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Voi, HolidayCheck, and Lindex Group. See their stories and logos at Hygraph Case Studies.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .