Why Headless CMS will replace WordPress?

Non-technical folks mainly use WordPress. Though there are constant newer WordPress updates, several medium and large-scale organizations have specific requirements that need to be integrated into their website. It can either be CRM integration, localization solutions, e-commerce, or logistic solutions. These solutions and features require specific coding, which is not possible in WordPress. Secondly, the little-to-no-coding of WordPress does not happen in the WordPress platform. Instead, it is done in plain PHP and database. This low-level coding makes maintenance harder for the developers, and they have to work more from scratch.

Vendor support for WordPress can be pretty expensive for the business. If an organization chooses not to opt for hosting and support by third parties using open-source wordpress.org, they can opt for commercial wordpress.com. The standard pricing plan starts from as low as US$ 25 per month for a small business, whereas, for larger companies, the prices can shoot up from US $5,000 per month to US $25,000 per month. That said, companies are free to use third-party services, but the quality and pricing might differ from company to company.

As discussed above, WordPress website builders are restricted from using extensive coding. Moreover, they also find it difficult to integrate custom solutions with the website on WordPress. However, Headless content management system software allows the developers to use custom codes and provides the flexibility of choosing programming languages. Moreover, the Headless CMS is API-driven, allowing developers to build the “head,” i.e., presentation layer/front-end end-to-end. The WordPress alternative also gives developers the freedom of coding without restricting themselves from proprietary development constraints.

Omnichannel presence is something that every business invests heavily in. However, the task of achieving this presence can be pretty challenging for organizations. This is because companies need to have content relevant, appealing, and must shine across all touchpoints. Rather than managing each channel separately, Headless CMS allows the businesses to orchestrate a seamless experience that spans all touchpoints, maintaining consistency and relevance.

A headless CMS allows organizations and headless clients to future-proof their applications by separating the presentation layer from the data and logic layer. It will enable them to structure the content to make new projects easier for future-proofing as well as when re-branding on one or more channels, there are no technical changes required within the CMS.