A method for managing content is provided. The method may include, by a content management apparatus, receiving a content request, searching for content information associated with the request, and causing writing of missing content information to an alert file. The method may provide default content information when content information is not otherwise located. A content request may comprise an application and context name. A response from a content management apparatus may comprise a location and map identifier used by a calling apparatus to locate and cause display of content. The method may provide synchronization capabilities in which content referenced by an application is searched for in order to track missing content in an alerts file, and to track the synchronization history or status of an application in a synchronization log. Corresponding systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided.