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Your guide to headless commerce

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Learn how going headless enables digital experiences that convert. Already experienced with headless? Learn how to configure headless WordPress with your Next.js application. Read more What is a headless commerce archite

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Copy link to headingWhat is a headless commerce architecture?

A headless commerce architecture is the decoupling of your backend and frontend as an ecommerce storefront. Rather than relying on a monolithic ecommerce platform with a built-in frontend, headless commerce gives you the

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Copy link to headingHow does headless commerce work?

A headless commerce storefront relies on an API to work. The API connects the frontend and backend—sending information between the two in real time. The backend tool sends data like products, reviews, and pricing informa

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Copy link to headingMonolithic commerce vs. headless commerce

Monolithic commerce has been the standard for years, and the monolithic applications that make it up can vary. Two of the more commonly used approaches in commerce include the _managed monolith_, encompassing popular eco

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Copy link to headingThe limitations of the monolith

From vendor lock-in to a lackluster user experience, monolithic architectures come with numerous limitations that drive brands to go headless instead. Legacy monolith applications Teams using legacy monolithic applicatio

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Copy link to headingWhat are the benefits of headless commerce?

By adopting a headless architecture, teams can break free from the limitations of monolithic platforms and build a more modern tech stack. This allows organizations to go to market faster, cut costs, and surpass customer

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Copy link to headingHow to adopt headless commerce: an iterative approach

Despite the many benefits of headless commerce, migrating an entire application architecture can be daunting and expensive. That’s why companies typically take an incremental approach to migration, rather than moving eve

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Copy link to headingHeadless commerce use cases: what to do once you’ve gone headless

The ecommerce market share is growing fast. While only 17.8% of sales were made online in 2020, 23% of consumers are expected to buy online by What’s driving this growth? Beyond the growing convenience of online shopping

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Copy link to headingTaking the next step

By decoupling the frontend and backend, teams across your organization can be more independent, collaborate better, and create content quicker. To learn more about how you can create fast ecommerce sites at scale: - Down

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