Headless WordPress Development Agency

The editorial power of WordPress. The speed of a modern frontend. We decouple backend and presentation for optimized security and performance.

Request architecture View CI/CD process
  • <100ms (P95) Global Edge TTFB
How we build: requirements, architecture, reviewed code, reversible deployment, measured performance and evolution with your team Every metric sets the next iteration 01 · Requirements What the businessneeds 02 · Architecture Documenteddecisions 03 · Code Reviewed andtested 04 · Deployment Automated andreversible 05 · Performance Core Web Vitals inthe green 06 · Evolution Your team asks, wedeliver
  1. 01 · Requirements What the business needs
  2. 02 · Architecture Documented decisions
  3. 03 · Code Reviewed and tested
  4. 04 · Deployment Automated and reversible
  5. 05 · Performance Core Web Vitals in the green
  6. 06 · Evolution Your team asks, we deliver
  7. Every metric sets the next iteration
Scroll

What's included

WordPress Engine + Modern Frontend

Complete separation between content management and presentation. Maximum flexibility and security.

  • WordPress as Headless Backend
  • REST API / WPGraphQL
  • Astro / Next.js / Nuxt Frontend
  • Global Edge Deployment
  • Atomic Design System
  • CI/CD Automation

In numbers

Headless Project Results

Verifiable metrics from real implementations.

  • 7+ Years in Headless Implementing decoupled architectures since 2018
  • +50 Projects Delivered WordPress Headless for enterprise
  • <100ms TTFB P95 Measured with WebPageTest on warm CDN
  • 99.9% SLA Availability Contractual target (managed hosting)

Why

Decoupled Architecture

Your team edits in WordPress, the world browses a blazing-fast frontend

Complete decoupling. The WordPress admin panel stays hidden behind corporate firewall. The static frontend is served from global CDN. Minimized attack surface. Fast response times. Elastic scalability.

src/pages/[slug].astro
---
// Astro + WordPress GraphQL
const { slug } = Astro.params;
const { data } = await client.query({
query: GET_PAGE,
variables: { slug }
});
---
<Layout title={data.page.title}>
<article set:html={data.page.content} />
</Layout>
  • <50ms Response P95
  • Minimized SQL Injection
  • Elastic Scalability

Definition

What is Headless CMS?

A decoupled architecture where WordPress functions exclusively as a content engine via REST API or GraphQL. The frontend (Astro, Next.js, Nuxt or SvelteKit) consumes this data and renders on globally distributed servers. Result: the CMS is not exposed to public internet.

In traditional (coupled) architecture, WordPress generates HTML and serves it directly. Every request hits the database. In Headless, content is pre-generated at build time or aggressively cached. The backend stays protected behind VPN/firewall. The frontend is static and resilient.

Summary

Executive Summary

For the board.

Headless CMS architecture separates the content engine (WordPress) from the frontend (Astro, Next.js or other modern framework), resulting in greater security, better performance, and enterprise scalability. Typical ROI of 3-5x in 24 months through incident reduction.

Investment scaled to project scope. WordPress open source eliminates vendor dependency. Returns materialize through lower operational costs, fewer security incidents, and improved organic rankings.

  • 3-5x ROI in 24 Months
  • <100ms TTFB P95
  • 99.9% Target SLA

For the CTO

Technical Summary

For the CTO.

Headless architecture with WordPress as backend exposed via WPGraphQL. Frontend with Astro, Next.js or Nuxt based on project requirements. Mandatory TypeScript. Core Web Vitals passing verified with CrUX.

Backend protected behind corporate VPN/firewall with mandatory 2FA. Static frontend on global CDN. CI/CD with GitHub Actions and blue-green deployment. Monitoring with Datadog/Sentry and P1 alerts in <5min.

Technologies

  • WordPress 6.x
  • WPGraphQL
  • Astro
  • Next.js
  • Nuxt
  • TypeScript
  • Redis
  • Backend hidden behind VPN, frontend on global CDN
  • Granular cache invalidation with ISR
  • Blue-green deployment with automatic rollback

Why

Headless + GEO: Visibility in Google and AI

Architecture optimized for generative engines.

In 2026, 40% of searches include AI-generated answers. Headless architecture facilitates GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): structured content via GraphQL, native Schema.org, and semantic data that LLMs (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) can cite as authoritative source. Your content stops being HTML trapped in a theme: it becomes structured, portable data that is yours, ready for AI and GEO.

  • Schema.org Structured Data
  • GraphQL Semantic API
  • Searches with AI Answers 40%

Who it is for

Is It for You?

Headless WordPress requires technical team and enterprise budget. Check if you fit.

Who it's for

  • Technical teams that need to separate content from presentation.
  • Organizations with enterprise security requirements (VPN, firewall, audits).
  • Multi-channel projects: web, mobile app, kiosks, digital signage.
  • Companies with non-technical editors who need familiar WordPress.
  • CTOs seeking scalable architecture with distributed caching.

Who it's not for

  • Simple corporate websites that don't require decoupling.
  • Projects without technical complexity that don't justify decoupled architecture.
  • If there's no internal technical team to maintain the architecture.
  • Projects where "WordPress with template" covers the needs.
  • If the priority is launching fast without worrying about scalability.

Key points

Enterprise Security and Performance

Architecture designed for CTOs who don't tolerate vulnerabilities or slow load times.

  1. 01

    API-First Content Delivery

    Connection via WPGraphQL with optimized queries. Omnichannel content: Web, Native App, IoT, Digital Signage. Single source, multiple destinations: your content becomes a structured, reusable asset, not pages locked in a template.

  2. 02

    Attack Surface Reduction

    Admin panel hidden behind corporate VPN. Static frontend protected against SQL injection, XSS and CSRF. Minimized vulnerabilities in production.

  3. 03

    Cache Invalidation Strategy

    Redis + Varnish for <50ms response times. Granular entity invalidation. On-demand revalidation for always-fresh content.

  4. 04

    Atomic Design System

    Reusable frontend components documented in Storybook. Design tokens synced with Figma. Visual consistency across the platform.

  5. 05

    Observability and Monitoring

    Real-time error tracking with Datadog and Sentry. Structured logs, business metrics and proactive alerts.

How we work

Implementation Process

DevOps methodology with incremental deliveries. Each phase produces verifiable deliverables.

  1. 01

    Content Modeling

    Design of Custom Post Types, taxonomies and ACF fields. Data schema optimized for GraphQL queries.

    Sprint 1
  2. 02

    API Hardening

    WPGraphQL configuration with allowed fields. Rate limiting, JWT authentication, CORS policies.

    Sprint 2
  3. 03

    Frontend Composition

    Frontend development (Astro, Next.js or Nuxt) with Atomic Design. TypeScript-typed components. Optimized rendering for maximum performance.

    Sprint 3-4
  4. 04

    Global Edge Deployment

    Deployment to Vercel/AWS/Cloudflare. CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions. Monitoring with Datadog.

    Sprint 5

Risks and how we cover them

Risks and Mitigation

We anticipate problems before they occur.

  1. 01

    Team learning curve

    Mitigation

    We include technical training on the chosen stack and architecture documentation in every project.

  2. 02

    Plugins without API equivalent

    Mitigation

    Prior audit of critical plugins and custom endpoint development when needed.

  3. 03

    Preview/draft complexity

    Mitigation

    Preview mode with secure tokens and dedicated staging environment for previewing.

  4. 04

    Higher initial cost

    Mitigation

    Demonstrable ROI in 18-24 months through incident reduction and operational costs.

Use cases

Enterprise Implementation Cases

Headless architectures deployed for corporations with security and scalability requirements.

  • Multisite Corporate Portal

    Network of 23 sites for pharmaceutical multinational. Single Source of Truth in WordPress, independent frontends per region.

  • Omnichannel E-commerce

    Catalog of +50K SKUs served via GraphQL to web, iOS/Android app and POS terminals. See our ecommerce agency.

  • Corporate Intranet

    Internal portal for 8,000 employees. SSO with Azure AD, department-segmented content.

The proof

Mastery in Decoupled Architectures

Since 2018 implementing Headless CMS solutions for companies that require strict separation between content and presentation. For ToolsGroup we turned WordPress into a B2B landing-page factory and drove a +32% increase in MQLs. See the case study.

  • 15+ Years with WordPress
  • 500+ Websites developed
  • 50+ Custom plugins
  • Uptime target (SLA) 99.9%

Technologies

Headless Tech Stack

Enterprise tools for decoupled architectures

  • WordPress 6.x (Headless)
  • WPGraphQL
  • ACF Pro
  • Astro
  • Next.js
  • Nuxt
  • SvelteKit
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vercel Edge
  • Cloudflare CDN
  • Redis
  • GitHub Actions
  • Datadog

FAQ

Technical Specifications

Answers for architecture and security teams

Why WordPress and not Contentful/Sanity?

WordPress offers the best balance between editorial power and total cost. Open source license, on-premise hosting possible, 20+ year ecosystem.

WordPress or Drupal?

WordPress powers about 43% of the web (W3Techs) and wins on editorial power and cost. Drupal fits projects with complex permission and content models. We work with both: see our Drupal development if your case calls for it.

How is backend security managed?

The WordPress panel is not exposed to public internet. Access via corporate VPN or IP whitelist. 2FA mandatory.

What happens if WordPress goes down?

Minimal impact to users. The frontend is pre-generated and served from global CDN. Content remains available while the backend recovers.

How is content updated?

Propagation in under 60 seconds from publication. ISR or webhooks for regeneration.

Can you meet our data residency requirements (GDPR, US)?

Yes. You choose the region. We host the backend where your compliance requires it: EU (AWS Frankfurt, OVH) for GDPR, or US regions (AWS us-east/us-west) for US data residency. The static frontend holds no personal data. Compliance audit included in enterprise projects.

What is the typical investment?

Investment depends on project scope and complexity. A typical Headless project starts from €15,000 (~$16,200) and scales based on integrations, number of channels, and security requirements. We offer a free feasibility session to scope your specific case. If yours is a corporate website without decoupling, our web design service is a better fit.

How do you optimize for ChatGPT and AI Overviews?

Headless architecture facilitates GEO natively. GraphQL structures data semantically. Schema.org integrated. We pair it with our SEO service.

Can we migrate our current WordPress to headless without rebuilding it?

Yes. The WordPress backend and all your content stay in place; we decouple the frontend progressively, no big bang. We audit critical plugins before migrating and map 301 redirects so you keep your rankings. Your content stays in your own database: portable and yours.

Next step

Ready for Headless?

Technical Feasibility Session. We evaluate if your current infrastructure supports decoupling.

Request session
  • No commitment
  • Response in 24h
  • Custom proposal

Case studies

Projects where we put it to work

La Salve
AI & Customer Service

La Salve

24/7 Multi-language availability
1-9s Bot response time
View case
ToolsGroup
Enterprise & Growth

ToolsGroup

+32% MQLs generated
+19% Organic conversion
View case
Nexus Energía
Web Development & CRO

Nexus Energía

+21% Non-brand organic traffic
-17% Services bounce rate
View case
Last updated: July 2026

Let's talk.

Initial technical consultation

AI, security and performance. Diagnosis with phased proposal.

  • NDA available
  • Response <24h
  • Phased proposal

Your first meeting is with a Solutions Architect, not a salesperson.

Request diagnosis