Getting Started with Headless CMS
Sarah Johnson
Sarah is a technology writer and developer advocate with over 10 years of experience. She's passionate about making complex technical concepts accessible to everyone.
Learn how headless CMS platforms are revolutionizing the way we build and manage digital content across multiple channels.
Getting Started with Headless CMS
A headless CMS is a content management system that separates the content repository (the "body") from the presentation layer (the "head"). This architecture offers incredible flexibility for modern web development.
Why Go Headless?
Freedom to Choose Your Tech Stack - Build your front-end with React, Vue, Next.js, or any framework you prefer.
Omnichannel Content Delivery - Deliver the same content to websites, mobile apps, IoT devices, and more through APIs.
Better Performance - Serve static files from a CDN for lightning-fast load times.
Getting Started
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Choose Your Headless CMS - Look for features like a robust API, easy content modeling, and good developer experience.
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Design Your Content Model - Think about your content types and their relationships.
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Build Your Front-End - Use your favorite framework to consume the content via API.
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Deploy and Scale - Take advantage of modern deployment platforms and CDNs.
The headless approach gives you the flexibility to adapt to new channels and technologies without rebuilding your entire content infrastructure.