Headless CMS

With a Headless CMS, the back-end (the Content Management System) and the front-end (the website or application) are separated. This gives you more flexibility and control over the presentation of content on the front-end.

On this page, we dive into the differences and benefits of a Headless CMS compared to a standard CMS.

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In brief

What is a Headless CMS?

A Headless CMS (Content Management System) is a system that only provides a back-end to manage content, without dictating how that content is presented on the front-end.

Headless CMS solutions are becoming increasingly popular because they allow developers to build highly customized and flexible applications, without having to manage the complexity of a traditional CMS structure. Additionally, this CMS solution makes it possible to manage content once and use it across multiple channels of an organization, which increases efficiency and reduces costs.

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The differences

Standard CMS versus Headless CMS

Unlike a traditional CMS, such as WordPress, a Headless CMS only provides the backend infrastructure to manage content. This means a Headless CMS is not bound to a specific front-end technology and developers have more freedom to customize the front-end application.

For example, you could use a Headless CMS to manage content for a website, mobile app, or smartwatch app.

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Functionalities

Functionalities of a Headless CMS

A Headless CMS offers a wide range of functionalities to help you manage your content. Besides the freedom to manage content without being limited by a specific layout, a Headless CMS also offers powerful features for content creation, workflow management, and asset management.

For example, you can easily create and edit new content, set up workflows for content approval, and manage user roles and access rights.

It's also possible to manage and organize images, videos, and other digital assets, so you can quickly and easily find and use the right content. In short, a Headless CMS offers all the functionalities you need to efficiently and effectively manage your content.

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The benefits

Benefits of a Headless CMS

By separating front-end and back-end, a Headless CMS gives your organization many benefits:

  • Flexibility: Manage content without being limited by a specific layout. Use different layouts and styles for different channels without having to recreate the content.
  • Scalability: Easily scale to different channels and devices without major changes to the CMS or content.
  • Better performance: Display content faster and provide a better user experience by not being limited by a specific presentation layer.
  • Easy integration: A Headless CMS is easy to combine with other systems or services via APIs. Think of connections with webshops or CRM systems.

The benefits

Count your gains!

In short, a Headless CMS offers more flexibility, scalability, better performance, and enables easy integration. This allows your organization to publish content on multiple channels from one central CMS. Moreover, with personalized content, you can achieve a better user experience and higher conversion.

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