“What is a headless CMS system?“

A classic content management system (CMS) such as WordPress or Typo3 combines backend, database and frontend into a fixed system. Content is maintained directly in the system and displayed on a website in the specified design – ideal as long as you only operate a single website. However, as soon as content is to be provided for multiple channels – such as websites, mobile apps, online stores or interactive displays – this model quickly reaches its limits.

A headless CMS, on the other hand, completely separates the backend (content management) from the frontend (presentation). Instead of “building” a website directly, the headless CMS delivers the content to any application via an API (Application Programming Interface). This content can then be flexibly embedded in a wide variety of digital experiences – on websites, in apps, in chatbots or even on smartwatches and voice assistants.

This makes a headless CMS the central content hub of your digital world. Content only needs to be created and maintained once, but can be played out on many channels simultaneously – consistently, efficiently and future-proof.

A headless CMS is API-first, multi-channel capable and future-oriented. It offers maximum flexibility for companies that want to use their content independently of rigid templates and system boundaries – as part of modern digital experience platforms (DXP).

Find out more about how you can implement a headless CMS project in this article. Or read more about trends on the headless CMS and the future of content management systems (CMS).