When does a headless e-commerce site make sense?

A headless e-commerce setup makes sense when you need a highly customised interface or several sales channels, because it separates the visible part (front end) from the store logic (back end).

In a traditional architecture the storefront and the management side are tied together. In a headless one the back end, for example Magento, exposes data through APIs and the front end is developed independently. For companies in Como, Brianza, Milan and Lugano we assess whether it is worthwhile case by case.

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Advantages and limits

It is not always the right choice

The headless approach offers design freedom and carefully tuned performance, but it requires more development and more coordination between the parties. For a standard store a well-built traditional solution is often enough.

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When to consider it

Signs that headless may be useful

Some situations in which it is worth considering.

Bespoke experience

Highly distinctive interfaces, hard to achieve with a traditional theme

Multiple channels

Website, app and other touchpoints fed by the same data

Integrations

Product data coming from PIM and management system

Team and budget

Skills and resources are needed to manage two layers

Portfolio

E-commerce projects

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Joia Paris

Joia Paris E-commerce development

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JCP Universe

JCP Universe E-commerce Development

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Intes

Intes Corporate e-commerce development in Novedrate

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Is headless right for your project?

Talk to our team in Cantù, in the province of Como: we will tell you frankly whether you really need it.

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