{"id":3763,"date":"2020-07-01T09:23:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T07:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/?p=3763"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:54:07","slug":"what-is-headless-ecommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/what-is-headless-ecommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Headless eCommerce \u2014 All Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-headless-ecommerce\">What is Headless eCommerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically any type of headless in web development is the separation of frontend and backend of the applications, and with eCommerce it is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows the developer to make changes in headless apps at the frontend and backend separately so that modification in one place won\u2019t affect the other functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what does it mean to your eCommerce business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To effectively meet the demands of the consumers and to provide with progressive solutions, you have to come up with the approach where all the expectations are met in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here it is. Meet Headless eCommerce and see how it can impact your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-and-cons-of-headless-ecommerce\">Pros and Cons of Headless Ecommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to deliver true out of the box services and keep on experimenting with something new, this is a perfect way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it\u2019s a bit easier for the companies having a dedicated IT department to adopt this model. It may require many changes and constant development support to use the full potential, and truly stand out from the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-of-headless-ecommerce\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Pros of Headless eCommerce<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning to switch to headless eCommerce you will definitely love the following benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited Experience Customization<\/strong>: Like other eCommerce resources, you are not limited to certain templates and themes. It gives you free space to customize the frontend according to your own requirements. It allows you to come up with creative changes without any limitations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enables you to go fully Omnichannel<\/strong>: The best part about headless eCommerce is that it allows you to publish across all channels.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Additional Landing Pages Quick<\/strong>: Being separated from the backend IT team for all sorts of frontend changes, it allows you to come up with your creativity and make UX\/UI changes instantly.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee Adoption<\/strong>: Since it is divided into two parts so it is easier for employees to understand things and adapt to new changes. This technology also does not have a deep learning curve so it may be highly favorable for your employees too.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/services\/frontend-development\">Front-end Development<\/a><\/strong>: Usually, on the traditional eCommerce website, the IT department is responsible for all the front end changes. That increases the workload on the team and things get delayed. But in the case of headless eCommerce, frontend developer can easily take the lead to get the job done.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time-Saving<\/strong>: Since it has separate modules for frontend and backend, non-developers can easily make required changes on the UX\/UI. That will surely reduce the work pressure on the IT team. In other words, things can be managed in a more organized way without wasting much of the time.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uplift Marketing<\/strong>: Headless eCommerce architecture allows one to stay updated with all the latest market trends and adopt new features or interesting tools quickly. Get the frontend changes done instantly and then plan the backend development budget accordingly while staying ahead with the new trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All those businesses that are concerned about their relations with their customers and want to add value to their experience should consider moving to this architecture as it allows one to add more value to their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cons-of-headless-ecommerce\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Cons of Headless eCommerce<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever you meet a positive treat, there is a negative treat walking somewhere behind the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are just a few points that I consider as limitations regarding headless eCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Development and Management<\/strong>: The downside of flexibility means that there will be continuous management. For this, you will need a dedicated person, skilled enough to manage all changes thoroughly.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing Cost<\/strong>: Since headless eCommerce does not provide built-in front pages and you have to create your own front end. That means it requires continuous changes from time to time. And of course, you need to hire a person to get the job done.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Native Functionality<\/strong>: In headless eCommerce, functionality is limited to the CMS you are using. You have to confirm that if your CMS allows plugins or third-party tools. This allows you to know what features can be incorporated at the later stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-mind-cta c-cta-block\" style=\"background-color:;color:\"><div class=\"c-cta-block__content\"><p class=\"c-cta-block__title\">WANT TO BOOST YOUR CONVERSION? <\/p><div class=\"c-cta-block__action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/consultation\" class=\"c-cta-block__button ga-cta ga-cta-consultation theme-bg-3\">SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH OUR EXPERT. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact-of-headless-ecommerce-on-customers\">Impact of Headless eCommerce on Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s talk about customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This architecture not only has its perks for developers but it is able to enhance the customer\u2019s experience. And that means: Your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rich-user-experience\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Rich User Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this architecture, businesses can become more creative with their experimental designs and changes can also take place quickly. It also makes sure that the website works seamlessly in accordance to all devices and formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instant-changes\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Instant Changes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best part of this architecture is that all changes take place instantly. As soon as the developer makes changes on the front-end, the user would be able to see the. Thanks to that, marketing strategies can also be upgraded depending upon the user\u2019s interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flexibility-and-speed\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Flexibility and Speed<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As front end and back end modules are headless so it makes things quicker and flexible. You can easily change the content presentation layer without doing adjustment to the presentation layer.<br>In a headless solution, front end design is a separate chapter. You can easily work around the user experience without putting any effort into back end functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personalization\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Personalization<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we talk about retail businesses then the major element they workaround is personalization. Everyone is trying to provide value-centered services so the customers can feel special and truly served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf\">\n    <p class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__title c-newsletter__header\">\n        EXPERT INSIGHTS, FRICTIONLESSLY DELIVERED!    <\/p>\n    <p class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__desc c-newsletter__header\">\n        Curated tech news delivered straight to your inbox every month.\r\n    <\/p>\n    <form method=\"post\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__form js-newsletter-form c-newsletter__action\" name=\"newsletter-block-form\">\n        <input name=\"newsletter-email\" id=\"newsletter-email\" type=\"text\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__input js-newsletter-input\" placeholder=\"Company Email\" \/>\n        <input name=\"newsletter-campaign\" id=\"newsletter-campaign\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__group\">\n            <input name=\"consent\" id=\"consent\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"js-newsletter-consent\" \/>\n            <label class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__label\" for=\"consent\">I accept the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and agree to process my personal data by Pagepro for marketing purposes.<\/label>\n        <\/div>\n        <input type=\"submit\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__button button js-newsletter-sub ga-newsletter-form-content\" value=\"Sign up\" \/>\n        <p class=\"theme-size-1 js-message-valid is-hidden is-invalid\"><\/p>\n    <\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"popular-headless-ecommerce-technologies\">Popular Headless eCommerce Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can easily see the trend of how companies are shifting towards headless Ecommerce. Due to its unlimited benefits, here is a list of few technologies which you can use to make the most out of the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"shopify\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Shopify<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-1024x706.png\" alt=\"shopify icon\" class=\"wp-image-3789\" style=\"width:167px;height:114px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-485x334.png 485w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1-324x223.png 324w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shopify_logo_01-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the moment, probably the most popular eCommerce platform that comes with a complete dashboard to control all your business activities. It allows merchants to build features exactly tailor made for their specific branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"snipcart\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">SnipCart<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/snipcart.png\" alt=\"snipcart icon\" class=\"wp-image-3790\" style=\"width:78px;height:87px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/snipcart.png 512w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/snipcart-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/snipcart-300x334.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/snipcart-324x361.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An eCommerce solution which allows you to add the feature of cart to any website and turn it into a store. This integration allows you to easily manage things with email generalization and customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"bigcommerce\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">BigCommerce<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bigcommerce.png\" alt=\"bigcommerce icon\" class=\"wp-image-3791\" style=\"width:87px;height:87px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bigcommerce.png 225w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bigcommerce-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Saas eCommerce platform provides API-driven experiences while acting as a plugin to deliver <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/headless-wordpress-cms\/\">headless architecture to WordPress<\/a>. BigCommerce can be partnered with numerous other technologies to derive useful results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"apicart\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Apicart<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart.png\" alt=\"apicart icon\" class=\"wp-image-3792\" style=\"width:76px;height:76px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart.png 640w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart-334x334.png 334w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/apicart-324x324.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also an ideal headless eCommerce solution. It offers API based components to serve different purposes. This solution is ideal for the businesses which are dealing with a limited number of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"crystallize\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Crystallize<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/crystallize.png\" alt=\"crystallize icon\" class=\"wp-image-3793\" style=\"width:70px;height:104px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crystallize allows you to come up with your own tailor-made eCommerce experience. It provides you with a strong backend along with rich content. As Crystallize is event-driven, you can update the frontend of the website quite easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"popular-companies-using-headless-ecommerce\">Popular companies using Headless eCommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"burrow\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Burrow<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Burrow front page\" class=\"wp-image-3798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-1536x709.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-2048x945.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-500x231.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.15.53-324x149.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This furniture brand made a customized frontend which completely aligns with their customers and the nature of the product they sell online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"larq\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">LARQ<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-1024x460.png\" alt=\"LARQ Website\" class=\"wp-image-3796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-1536x690.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-2048x920.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-500x225.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.09.26-324x145.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This website is selling self-purifying water bottles. It is also a perfect example of headless eCommerce which combines BigCommerce and custom-built frontend using React.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canvas-1893\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Canvas 1893<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-1024x505.png\" alt=\"Canvas 1893 front page\" class=\"wp-image-3797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-1536x758.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-2048x1011.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-500x247.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screenshot-2020-07-01-at-18.14.15-324x160.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an Australian based business that deals with CBD oils and lotions. They incorporated Gatsby and BigCommerce in their online store.<br>It is accessible on desktop and mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"last-words\">Last words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we talk about technologies then the only constant is change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All those people who stay updated with the latest happenings and use them from time to time are definitely going to win in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-mind-cta c-cta-block\" style=\"background-color:;color:\"><div class=\"c-cta-block__content\"><p class=\"c-cta-block__title\">WANT TO BOOST YOUR CONVERSION? <\/p><div class=\"c-cta-block__action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/consultation\" class=\"c-cta-block__button ga-cta ga-cta-consultation theme-bg-3\">SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH OUR EXPERT. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Headless eCommerce? 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