We use Next.js together with a WordPress backend to build a Headless CMS, fully separating the frontend and backend. This not only significantly improves website loading speed but also enhances security and stability.
Next.js x WordPress
The benefits of using WordPress as a Headless CMS
Lightning-fast Loading
Next.js pre-renders pages on the server, reducing browser load and boosting speed. Combined with Vercel Edge CDN hosting, it delivers ultra-low TTFB and a lightning-fast experience.
Scalable
With the entire frontend deployed on a CDN, there's no need to worry about system overload during high traffic. The distributed architecture ensures greater stability and significantly reduces the risk of website downtime.
SEO
Thanks to its pre-rendering technology, Next.js can significantly improve a website's SEO, making it easier for search engines to index the site's content.
Security
Next.js strengthens website security with built-in CSRF and XSS protection. Its frontend-backend separation prevents direct access to system structures, while server-side API handling keeps data safe—even under attack.
CMS
You can continue using your familiar WordPress backend or any other CMS as the content management engine. This is the core advantage of a Headless CMS: full separation of frontend and backend, offering a more flexible website architecture.
Maintenance
Using WordPress as a Headless CMS with Next.js separates the frontend and backend, allowing independent updates and easier maintenance. The modern, modular frontend also enables faster and more efficient upgrades.
Using WordPress as a Headless CMS separates frontend and backend, making it more flexible, faster, and secure than the traditional setup.
In a traditional WordPress setup, the frontend and backend are hosted on the same server. Headless WordPress fully separates them, greatly enhancing security and significantly reducing the risk of attacks.
Vercel Hosting deploys your Next.js website across global CDN nodes, ensuring fast page access for users no matter where they are in the world.