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Headless sites, fast and future-proof.

A modern headless setup, a flexible CMS like Sanity or Strapi behind a lightning-fast Next.js front end, so your content and your code can scale independently.

Core Web Vitals firstAn editor your team can useSEO baked inYours to own
Lightning-fast front endFlexible content APIOmnichannel readyFuture-proof
Fast, editable, and yours to own
The approach

Separate your content from your code.

In a headless setup, your content lives in a flexible CMS and is delivered by API to a fast front end built in something like Next.js. That separation means blistering performance, content you can reuse across web, app, and more, and the freedom to change either side without rebuilding everything.

It is more involved than a traditional CMS, so we recommend it when speed, scale, or multi-channel delivery genuinely matter, and build it cleanly when they do.

Quick answers

Do I need headless?

Not always. It shines when you need top performance, scale, or to publish content to several channels. We will tell you honestly if a traditional CMS is simpler for you.

Can editors still manage content easily?

Yes. Modern headless CMSs like Sanity offer a friendly editing experience.

Is it really faster?

Yes. A static or edge-rendered front end is typically much faster than a traditional CMS.

What's included

What a clean headless build includes.

Fast front end

Next.js, static or edge-rendered, for top performance.

Flexible content models

A CMS like Sanity or Strapi structured around your content.

Content API & integrations

Reuse content across web, app, and other channels.

Friendly editing

A clean editing experience your team will actually like.

Tools & tech

A modern, decoupled stack.

We pick the tools that give you the best speed, security, and ease of editing for your specific build.

Front end

Next.jsReactAstroTailwind

Headless CMS

SanityStrapiContentful

Infra

VercelCloudflareGraphQL
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How we work

From content model to fast front end.

You approve each stage before the next begins, no surprises, no scope creep.

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01

Model the content

Design content types in a headless CMS that fit your needs.

02

Build the front end

A fast Next.js front end consuming the content API.

03

Integrate & optimise

Wire in search, analytics, and any channels you need.

04

Launch & hand over

Deploy to the edge and document everything.

Who it's for

Who headless suits best.

High-traffic sites

Top performance that holds up under load.

Omnichannel brands

Publish once, deliver to web, app, and more.

Product teams

Marketing site and app sharing one content source.

Large content ops

Structured content reused across many surfaces.

Why it pays

Speed and flexibility, together.

A faster site converts more and ranks better, and a decoupled stack lets you evolve content and code without painful rebuilds.

  • Lightning-fast, edge-rendered front end
  • Content reusable across channels
  • Change either side independently
  • Built to scale and last
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FAQ

Headless & Custom CMS: your questions

Is headless more expensive?
It can cost more upfront than a traditional CMS, so we only recommend it when the speed or scale benefits justify it.
Which CMS do you use?
Often Sanity or Strapi, chosen to fit your content and your team.
Can editors preview changes?
Yes. We set up live preview so editors see changes before publishing.
Will it work with our app?
Yes. The content API can feed your website and mobile app from one source.
Who hosts it?
Typically the edge (Vercel or Cloudflare), on your accounts, fast and scalable.
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