The Howdy Glossary

Wagtail is an open-source content management system developed on the Django web framework, designed to offer a user-friendly experience for editors with features like a drag-and-drop interface, rich text editing, and instant preview capabilities. It supports multi-site management, image and document handling, and search engine optimization tools. Wagtail can be extended through additional functionalities and integrates seamlessly with third-party services.

Created by the digital agency Torchbox in the United Kingdom and released under the BSD license in 2014, Wagtail has gained popularity due to its intuitive interface and robust content management functionalities. Its flexible drag-and-drop interface allows for easy content organization while rich text editing tools enable editors to create engaging material efficiently. Instant preview functionality helps users see changes in real-time, supporting streamlined editing processes.

Wagtail competes with other content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and Squarespace but distinguishes itself through its strong integration with Django's web framework which enhances performance and scalability for developers familiar with Python. Its focus on multi-site management, image handling capabilities, document indexing tools combined with extensive extensibility via third-party service integrations makes it a versatile choice for organizations seeking an efficient yet customizable solution for managing digital content effectively.