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.
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.
“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.”
Headless CMS FAQs
What is a headless CMS?
A content management system that delivers content via APIs to any front end, instead of tying content and design together.
Which platforms do you use?
We work with Contentful, Prismic, Sanity and other leading platforms, choosing the best fit for each project.
How is headless CMS different from WordPress?
Headless CMS separates content from design, offering more flexibility and scalability. WordPress remains an excellent choice for many projects - we’ll recommend the right solution based on your goals.
Can you migrate existing content into a headless CMS?
Yes. We handle migrations from Webflow, WordPress, Drupal and other systems, ensuring smooth transitions without data loss.
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