Without a WYSIWYG editor or CMS, even basic content changes require coding or editing complex templates. Developers often edit pages manually to update docs or add pages. In the end, you waste engineering time, delay releases, and create frustration as teams struggle to keep API Documentation current.

Portals without a VPB offer have very limited styling or layout options. Such portals often feel like one-size-fits-all templates. They do not offer CMS features, custom CSS injection, and styling options. The portal looks generic or inconsistent with your website, which can undermine users’ trust and engagement. Bringing the portal in line with your brand often means investing in expensive custom development or outside resources.

A lack of built-in workflows means content control is chaotic. Most default portals provide no editorial approvals, version control, or scheduling for updates. Teams end up publishing changes immediately, which easily introduces mistakes or conflicting information. It is hard to track who changed what, leading to outdated or inconsistent documentation when multiple content administrators touch the portal.

As the API catalog grows, a portal without a modern CMS or search quickly becomes bulky. Standard APIM portals usually offer only basic lists and auto-generated docs, with no rich organization and no global search.