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Headless Commerce

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In a classic online store (for example, on basic WordPress), design and database are merged together. You can't change one without affecting the other. In Headless architecture, you "cut off the head" (Front-end) from the "body" (Back-end). They only communicate with each other through an API.

Why is this the future of E-commerce?

Because users buy not only from computers. If you're using Headless, your single trusted back-end (like Shopify Plus) can push product data via API anywhere: 1) To a fast site written on React (Next.js). 2) In the mobile application (iOS/Android). 3) On a smart watch (Apple Watch). 4) To the self-service terminal in the offline store.

Main advantage: Speed

Headless sites work incredibly fast, because the Front-end (design) is not overloaded with heavy server requests at every click. The site loads instantly, which has a critical impact on conversion and SEO.

When should you switch to Headless?

01Complex omnichannel

When you sell through the web, mobile apps and brick-and-mortar locations, you need a single database of products and users for everything.

02Unique design

When standard CMS templates limit you and you want to create a revolutionary user experience (UX) that cannot be implemented in a classic system.

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Yes. You need to develop and maintain two separate systems (Front-end and Back-end). Therefore, it is a solution for medium and large businesses that have become cramped within the framework of classic CMS.

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