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How Headless WordPress Works
In a headless setup, WordPress handles content creation, storage, and management. The frontend, built with a framework like Next.js, fetches content via APIs. Here’s a simplified example of fetching posts using the WordPress REST API:
function reading_time_shortcode() {
$content = get_post_field('post_content', get_the_ID());
$word_count = str_word_count(strip_tags($content));
$reading_time = ceil($word_count / 200);
return $reading_time . ' min read';
}
add_shortcode('reading_time', 'reading_time_shortcode');This code retrieves posts from your WordPress site, which can then be rendered dynamically on the frontend.
Use Cases for Headless WordPress
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This code retrieves posts from your WordPress site, which can then be rendered dynamically on the frontend.
| Use Case | Features |
|---|---|
| E-commerce | Fast, customizable storefronts with WooCommerce integration |
| Mobile Apps | Deliver content to iOS/Android apps via APIs |
| Multi-channel Publishing | Share content across websites, apps, and devices |
Get Started with Headless WordPress
Ready to explore headless WordPress for your next project? Here are the steps to get started:
- Set up a WordPress instance with REST API or GraphQL enabled.
- Choose a frontend framework like React or Next.js.
- Connect the frontend to WordPress via API calls.
- Deploy your site on a platform like Vercel or Netlify.
