Why We Use Headless CMS (And What That Actually Means for You)

Why We Use Headless CMS (And What That Actually Means for You)

Picture this: Your website is running slower than a narrowboat in rush hour, you're getting constant notifications about security updates, and every time you want to add a simple feature, you need another plugin that costs £15 a month. Sound familiar? You're probably dealing with the headaches of a traditional CMS, and honestly, we don't blame you for feeling stuck.

What Even Is a Headless CMS?

Let's start simple. A CMS (Content Management System) is basically the engine room of your website—it's where all your content lives and gets managed. Think of a traditional CMS like WordPress as a narrowboat where everything is permanently bolted together. The engine, the living quarters, the kitchen, everything is one unit. If you want to change the engine, you've got to rip apart the whole boat.

A headless CMS is different. It's like having your engine completely separate from your boat. Your content lives in one place, but your website can be built however you want, using whatever tools work best. The "head" (what visitors see) is separated from the "body" (where your content is stored).

Why We Ditched Traditional CMSs

WordPress might be popular, but popular doesn't always mean good. Here's the reality: WordPress sites are slow, constantly under attack from hackers, and need endless plugins just to do basic things. Each plugin is another potential security hole and another monthly fee.

Then there's platforms like Webflow and Framer. Sure, they look pretty, but they've got you completely locked in. Want to move your data elsewhere? Good luck. They control your hosting, your content, and can raise prices whenever they fancy. You're basically renting your website forever with no way out.

What This Actually Means for You

When we build your site with a headless CMS, here's what you get:

Faster sites that actually load quickly. Without all the bloated plugins and unnecessary code, your site moves like it should.

Rock-solid security. There's nothing for hackers to break into—no databases to compromise, no constant security updates to worry about.

Google loves them. Fast, secure sites with clean code rank better in search results. It's that simple.

Easy updates when you need them. Want to change something? Send us a ticket and we'll handle it. Need to add a blog post? Use our simple text editor—no wrestling with complicated interfaces.

Your content stays yours. We use open-source tools like Zenblog (for blogging), Baserow (for data), and Sanity (for content management). No one can hold your data hostage or suddenly change the rules.

The Downsides (And How We Handle Them)

Let's be honest—headless CMSs can be complex, and you won't find thousands of ready-made templates like you would with WordPress. But here's the thing: you don't need templates when you're getting a bespoke site built specifically for your business.

The complexity? That's our problem, not yours. We set everything up so it just works. You get all the benefits without any of the technical headaches. When you need changes, you tell us what you want and we make it happen. Simple as that.

The Bottom Line

Your website should work for your business, not against it. Headless CMS gives us the freedom to build exactly what you need without being tied to someone else's limitations or pricing whims. You get a faster, more secure site that ranks well and grows with your business.

And the best part? You never have to think about any of the technical stuff. That's what we're here for.

Ready to stop wrestling with your website? Let's chat about what a headless CMS could do for your business.