What is Headless CMS?
The short answer
A headless CMS stores and manages content but has no front-end of its own; it delivers content through an API to any site, app or device.
Headless CMS, explained
Editors keep a friendly admin; developers keep full control of the front-end and its performance.
Questions people ask about Headless CMS
What is Headless CMS?
A headless CMS stores and manages content but has no front-end of its own; it delivers content through an API to any site, app or device.
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