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How to Build a Headless Website

Create a visually-editable website while keeping full control over your codebase and framework.

The Solution

Use a headless visual builder or CMS that integrates with your React/Next.js app, letting marketers edit pages without developer bottlenecks.

Step-by-Step

1

Choose a headless visual builder for your framework

Builder.io logo

Headless visual CMS and page builder for any tech stack

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Plasmic logo

Visual page builder for React codebases and headless CMS

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Puck logo
Puck
3.8

Open-source visual drag-and-drop editor for React apps

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2

Define custom components for the editor

Builder.io logo

Headless visual CMS and page builder for any tech stack

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Plasmic logo

Visual page builder for React codebases and headless CMS

Try Free
Puck logo
Puck
3.8

Open-source visual drag-and-drop editor for React apps

Try Free
3

Connect CMS for structured content

Builder.io logo

Headless visual CMS and page builder for any tech stack

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4

Deploy to edge for performance

Vercel logo

Vercel is a platform for frontend developers to build, preview, and ship websites faster.

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Cloudflare Workers logo

Serverless edge computing platform with global deployment

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Netlify logo

Netlify is a powerful platform for deploying and managing web projects effortlessly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tools do I need to build a headless website?

Based on our analysis, you need 8 tools across 4 steps. Top picks include Plasmic, Netlify, Vercel.

How long does it take to build a headless website?

Most teams can implement this 4-step workflow within 1-2 weeks. Many of the recommended tools offer free trials, so you can start testing immediately.