There is no universal winner
A straightforward marketing team can work very well with WordPress. A product with multiple front ends, complex roles or demanding performance requirements often benefits from a headless setup.
WordPress supports both routes. Its REST API can provide content as JSON to a separate front end, while the official documentation also stresses that a regular WordPress site does not need the API to work well.
Ask these questions first
Who manages the content, which previews are needed and how many systems must use the same information?
- Editorial workflow
- Integrations
- Preview and roles
- Maintenance
- Total cost
Keep technology out of the way
The best CMS is the system editors understand and developers do not have to repair every week.
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