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DevelopmentJanuary 25, 20261 min read

The Complete Guide to Headless WordPress with Next.js

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AN Digital Studio

Headless WordPress combines the familiar content management experience of WordPress with the blazing-fast performance of modern frontend frameworks like Next.js.

What is Headless WordPress?

In a traditional WordPress setup, the same application handles both content management and rendering. In a headless setup, WordPress serves purely as a content backend.

Why Go Headless?

The benefits are significant: dramatically faster page loads through static generation, better security, and full creative freedom on the frontend.

The Tech Stack

  • WordPress — Content management
  • WPGraphQL — GraphQL API
  • Next.js — React frontend with SSR/SSG
  • Vercel — Hosting with global CDN

At AN Digital Studio, this is exactly how we build client websites.