Signal Notes Editorial CMS

Problem

Writers needed a fast way to publish long-form posts without relying on heavyweight CMS workflows.

Constraints

• Post schema needed to remain git-friendly
• Preview rendering had to match production exactly
• Team required role-based review permissions

Solution

Implemented a hybrid workflow with local MDX authoring, content validation hooks, and server-side preview snapshots before publish.

Impact

• Cut publishing turnaround from days to hours
• Improved consistency of headings and metadata across posts
• Reduced preview-to-production mismatches to near zero