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Flexible, future-proofed content management

We design and build headless CMS solutions that give you freedom, scalability and performance. By decoupling content from the front end, we create fast, secure and future-ready digital experiences powered by platforms like Contentful, Prismic and Sanity.

Headless CMS Development

What is a Headless CMS?

A headless CMS is a system where content is managed in the backend and delivered via APIs, instead of being tied to a single website design. This allows the same content to be published across websites, apps and other digital platforms with greater flexibility.

Benefits

What are the benefits of a headless CMS?

  • Performance & SEO

    Decoupled architectures allow faster load times and lightweight delivery, improving Core Web Vitals and search rankings. By serving pre-built or optimised pages, headless CMS websites are designed to perform at scale.

  • Flexibility

    Front-end developers aren’t limited by templates or themes. With React, Next.js, Svelte or Vue, you can design unique, branded experiences while keeping content structured and easy to manage.

  • Content Agility

    Manage content once and reuse it everywhere – from websites and apps to digital displays and third-party platforms. This reduces duplication and keeps messaging consistent across channels.

  • Scalability

    As your site grows, a headless CMS can handle larger content libraries, complex integrations and global traffic without compromising performance or stability.

  • Security

    By separating the front end from the CMS, the attack surface is reduced. This makes headless CMS setups more resilient to common vulnerabilities like plugin exploits or theme issues.

  • Integration-ready

    API-first architecture makes it simple to connect with ecommerce platforms, CRMs, analytics tools, or marketing automation systems – building a central hub for your digital ecosystem.

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Our Headless CMS Expertise

We help brands harness the power of decoupled architectures to create digital platforms that scale.

  • Custom Headless CMS Architecture

    We design and implement tailored headless CMS solutions on platforms like Contentful, Prismic, and Sanity. Each build is structured around your workflows, content models, and long-term growth plans.

  • API-First Development & Integrations

    Our team specialises in connecting CMS platforms to ecommerce systems, CRMs and third-party tools. With an API-first approach, content flows seamlessly across your digital ecosystem.

  • Performance & Scalability

    From code optimisation to cloud hosting, we engineer headless solutions that handle enterprise-level content and global audiences without sacrificing speed or stability.

  • Content Migration

    We manage the transition from platforms like Webflow, WordPress or Drupal to a headless CMS. Our process ensures content integrity, minimal downtime and a smooth shift for editors and teams.

  • Ongoing Support & Maintenance

    Beyond launch, we provide continuous monitoring, security updates and optimisation. Our support keeps your headless CMS secure, efficient and aligned with evolving business needs.

Our Process

Every project is collaborative - from discovery to long-term optimisation, we work closely with your team to ensure your headless CMS delivers real business impact.

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  1. 1

    Discover & Define

    Understanding your audience, content needs, and technical requirements.

  2. 2

    Architecture & Design

    Mapping out the CMS structure, workflows and integrations.

  3. 3

    Deploy & Optimise

    Launching with performance testing, SEO best practices and scalable infrastructure.

  4. 4

    Develop & Integrate

    Building custom front ends powered by structured, API-driven content.

  5. 5

    Support & Evolve

    Continuous optimisation and proactive updates as your needs grow.

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“Great vision, attention to detail and can be 100% trusted to never drop a ball. Every project we have worked on, Mallard & Claret have added enormous value.”

Chris Reardon Ogilvy

Headless CMS FAQs

Ready to Go Headless?

Looking for a headless CMS development partner in London to build a flexible, scalable platform? We’ll help you decide if headless is right for you — and deliver a solution designed to perform.

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