Typemill is a flat-file CMS based on Markdown, designed for small companies and individuals who need a simple yet powerful tool for creating user manuals, documentation, and knowledge bases. While it can also be used for general websites like portfolios or small blogs, its real strength lies in structured text content with a clear hierarchical organization. With its unique ability to generate ebooks (PDF and ePub) directly from website content, Typemill is also an excellent choice for small single-source publishing projects.
User Manual
A user manual is essential for companies that offer products. A clear and well-structured manual helps customers quickly understand and use your product effectively. Typemill is designed for small companies to create modern user manuals as both a website and a PDF, using an author-friendly tool.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for user manuals or see how Wendeware AG built a public user manual for their software as both a website and a PDF.
Technical Documentation
Technical documentation is essential for software companies and manufacturing businesses. It serves as a resource for clients or as an internal reference for product and support teams. Typemill is a lightweight and affordable solution, perfect for small businesses with limited budgets. Self-host it, set it up quickly, and benefit from Markdown standards combined with user-friendly editorial tools.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for technical documentation or see how LÄMMERZAHL created technical documentation to support product management and customer service.
Knowledge Base
Your expertise is one of your most valuable assets. A knowledge base keeps important know-how accessible, streamlines onboarding, reduces support requests, and helps your team work more efficiently. With Typemill, you can create a simple, easy-to-maintain knowledge base for internal use, or customer support.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for knowledge bases or see how the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology built an internal knowledge base for their IT team using Typemill.
Company Handbook
A company handbook is a great way for small businesses to define guidelines and document key aspects of the company. Employee handbooks, for example, provide essential direction for your team and help onboard new hires. With Typemill, you can easily write, organize, and publish customized company handbooks as both a website and a PDF.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for handbooks.
Organizational Reports
Many small organizations struggle with maintaining a website and creating an annual report each year. Why not combine the two? With Typemill, you can build your website and gradually add content for your report. At the end of the year, simply generate a PDF version, and you're done. For larger organizations, Typemill is a great option for creating a hybrid impact report that works as both a PDF publication and a stand-alone website under a subdomain.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for reports.
Informational Website
Many people still use complex blog software for informational websites, spending countless hours on optimization. However, blogs are not the best choice for niche websites that aim to provide in-depth information. Their content structure isn't as clear for visitors, and linking between pages is the main way to explore related topics. Make the switch to Typemill for your next project. Typemill offers a hierarchical content structure, fast page loading, and strong SEO capabilities, making it perfect for niche websites with up to 1,000 pages.
Check out the Typemill Bundle for SEO-optimized informational websites.
E-Book Publishing
Looking to publish an ebook or whitepaper that’s also available as a website? Traditional methods of creating and publishing ebooks are often disconnected from websites, even though websites are the best way to reach your audience. With Typemill, you can start by building your audience with a website and then create an ebook when your story is ready. It’s that simple – give it a try!