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Headless CMS · WPGraphQL · Next.js · React

Headless WordPress
Development Company

We build lightning-fast, fully decoupled WordPress websites using Next.js and WPGraphQL, delivering 90+ PageSpeed scores, perfect Core Web Vitals, and unlimited frontend flexibility for businesses worldwide.

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WordPress Projects
500+
Headless Builds
80+
Client Retention
97%
Years Experience
15+
Trusted by Leading Brands
What We Build

Headless WordPress Development Services

From decoupled CMS architecture and WPGraphQL API development to blazing-fast Next.js frontends and headless WooCommerce stores. We cover every layer of your headless stack.

01

WordPress as Headless CMS

Decouple your WordPress CMS from the presentation layer. Use the familiar WP admin for content while serving it via API to any frontend framework.

02

Next.js + WPGraphQL Development

The gold-standard headless stack. WordPress powers content, WPGraphQL exposes a typed API, and Next.js renders blazing-fast pages with ISR and SSG.

03

WordPress REST API Development

Custom WordPress REST API endpoints, authentication, and data transformations to connect WordPress content with web and mobile applications.

04

Custom WPGraphQL Schema

Extend WPGraphQL with custom post types, ACF fields, and bespoke resolvers so your frontend queries exactly the data it needs, nothing more.

05

Headless WooCommerce

Decouple WooCommerce for blazing-fast storefronts. We build headless commerce experiences using WooCommerce as the backend and Next.js or React as the frontend.

06

Static Site Generation and ISR

Generate static pages from WordPress content at build time with Incremental Static Regeneration, delivering sub-second load times and perfect Core Web Vitals scores.

07

Headless WordPress Migration

Migrate your existing WordPress site to a headless architecture without losing content, SEO rankings, or URLs. We handle the full transition with minimal downtime.

08

React and Vue Frontend Development

Bespoke frontend UIs built with React, Next.js, or Vue, consuming WordPress content via GraphQL or REST with pixel-perfect design and smooth animations.

WordPress Projects
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Comtradesol Financial Advisory

Comtradesol Financial Advisory

Financial Services / WordPress, WPGraphQL, Next.js
Headless CMS / Corporate Website / Financial
Mount Systems IT and Security

Mount Systems IT and Security

IT and Security / WordPress, Custom Theme, UI/UX Design
Corporate Website / IT Services / Security Solutions
Charles Puma Fine Art Gallery

Charles Puma Fine Art Gallery

Art and Culture / WordPress, Custom Theme, UI/UX Design
Art Gallery / Multi-location / Portfolio

HOW WE WORK

How We Deliver Headless WordPress Development

Our headless WordPress experts bring 15+ years of WordPress experience and deep Next.js and WPGraphQL expertise to every project. We follow a proven four-phase process to deliver decoupled WordPress solutions that are fast, scalable, and SEO-ready from day one.

1

Discover

We audit your existing WordPress setup, content model, and performance goals, identifying the ideal headless architecture, frontend framework, and API strategy for your specific use case.

2

Define

We design the WPGraphQL schema, content types, and frontend component architecture, mapping every content relationship and defining the data fetching strategy (SSG, ISR, or SSR) before writing a line of code.

3

Develop

Our engineers build and configure WPGraphQL, develop the Next.js frontend, wire preview mode for editors, and integrate third-party services, with full progress visibility via GitHub and weekly Loom updates.

4

Deploy

We deploy to Vercel or your preferred edge platform, configure CDN caching and ISR revalidation, run Lighthouse audits, and hand over documentation and editorial training, ensuring your team is ready for launch.

1Solutions headless WordPress development team
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What Our Clients Say

Trusted by businesses worldwide for 15+ years of consistent delivery.

★★★★★

"The team at 1Solutions delivered our headless WordPress and Next.js rebuild three weeks ahead of schedule. Our PageSpeed score went from 42 to 96 overnight. Outstanding technical depth."

Michael R.CTO, Tech Startup, Austin TX
★★★★★

"We needed our WordPress content team to keep using the WP admin while moving to a modern frontend. 1Solutions nailed the WPGraphQL setup and our editors barely noticed the change."

Sarah K.Marketing Director, Toronto
★★★★★

"Headless WooCommerce was intimidating. The 1Solutions team made the architecture clear, the migration painless, and the performance improvements were dramatic. Highly recommend."

James T.Founder, eCommerce Brand, Sydney
Why 1Solutions

Why Choose Us for Headless WordPress

We don't just add a Next.js layer on top of WordPress. We architect headless solutions that are performant, maintainable, and built to scale with your business.

15+ Years of WordPress Expertise

We have been building WordPress solutions since 2008 and headless architectures since Next.js launched. That depth of experience means fewer surprises and faster delivery on every project.

Global Client Experience

We understand the performance expectations, compliance requirements, and UX standards of English-speaking western markets. Every headless build is tuned to meet your audience's expectations.

On-Time, On-Budget Delivery

Our structured 4D process (Discover, Define, Develop, Deploy) ensures headless projects are scoped correctly and delivered without cost overruns or scope creep.

Performance-Obsessed

We build headless WordPress frontends that score 90+ on Google PageSpeed. Core Web Vitals, image optimisation, edge caching, and ISR are built in from day one, not added later.

Full-Stack Capability

Design, WPGraphQL API development, Next.js frontend, WooCommerce headless, Vercel deployment, and ongoing SEO, all under one roof. No handoffs, no finger-pointing.

Dedicated Point of Contact

No ticket queues. You get a dedicated project manager and a lead developer who communicate daily, understand your goals, and keep your project moving forward.

SEO Built Into Every Build

Server-side rendering, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, and canonical tags are built into every headless frontend we ship. Rankings are never sacrificed for speed.

Long-Term Partnership

97% client retention rate. We don't disappear after launch. Our maintenance plans, support retainers, and growth partnerships keep us invested in your success.

How to Hire

Engagement Models for Headless WordPress

Hire a dedicated headless developer for an ongoing roadmap, engage on a fixed-price project for a complete decoupled build, or take out a monthly retainer for ongoing improvements and support, whichever matches your project and budget.

Most Popular
Dedicated Developer
A full-time headless WordPress developer working exclusively on your project.
A dedicated Next.js and WPGraphQL developer working as an extension of your team. Full access to your codebase, Vercel deployments, and WordPress admin. Significantly lower cost than a local agency retainer or a full-time in-house hire.
Best for
  • Ongoing headless WordPress roadmap
  • Agencies needing a white-label Next.js developer
  • Performance-critical platforms needing continuous work
  • Replacing an expensive local agency at lower cost
Process: Discovery, developer matching, sprint delivery, ongoing roadmap
Developer available within 5 to 7 business days
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Defined Scope
Fixed-Price Project
Agreed price, agreed scope, delivered on a fixed schedule.
Best for a well-defined headless WordPress build with a clear specification. Fixed price covering WPGraphQL setup, Next.js frontend, Vercel deployment, and launch. No scope creep, no surprise invoices.
Best for
  • New headless WordPress build from scratch
  • Traditional WordPress to headless migration
  • Headless WooCommerce storefront build
  • One-time performance and architecture overhaul
Process: Detailed spec, fixed quote, milestone delivery, UAT, launch
Best for 6 to 20 week projects
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Flexible Ongoing
Monthly Retainer
Monthly headless dev hours for ongoing changes and improvements.
A monthly bank of Next.js and WPGraphQL developer hours for feature additions, content model changes, performance work, dependency updates, and emergency support, without a full dedicated team. Transparent hours reporting each month.
Best for
  • Live headless sites needing regular feature work
  • WPGraphQL schema updates and ACF changes
  • Core Web Vitals and performance monitoring
  • Flexible support without a full-time commitment
Process: Monthly hours bank, ticket-based prioritisation, hours report, rolling rollover
Start within 3 to 5 business days
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Let's Build Your Headless WordPress Site Together

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored headless WordPress development plan.

Your project details are confidential. We respect your privacy.

A senior headless WordPress architect reviews your requirements personally.

Response within 24 business hours. No automated replies.

No obligation to proceed. Let's just talk about your project.

500+
WordPress Projects
16+
Years Experience
97%
Client Retention

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Frequently Asked Questions

AHeadless WordPress separates the CMS backend from the frontend presentation layer. WordPress manages content via its familiar dashboard, but instead of rendering pages itself, it exposes content through REST API or WPGraphQL. A modern JavaScript framework, typically Next.js or React, fetches that data and renders the frontend. The result is a faster, more secure, and highly flexible website that still gives editors the WordPress admin experience they know.
AOur primary recommendation is Next.js paired with WPGraphQL. This combination delivers the best balance of developer experience, performance, and SEO capability. We also work with React (SPA and SSR), Gatsby, Astro, and Vue depending on project requirements. For eCommerce, we use Next.js with headless WooCommerce via the WooCommerce Store API or GraphQL.
AHeadless is better for performance-critical applications, enterprise platforms, and projects requiring omnichannel content delivery (web, mobile app, digital signage, etc.). Traditional WordPress is better for content-heavy sites where editorial flexibility and plugin ecosystem breadth matter most. We help you evaluate which approach fits your specific goals. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and we will never recommend headless just for its own sake.
AHeadless WordPress projects typically start from $5,000 for a basic business site migration and range up to $30,000+ for complex headless WooCommerce stores, enterprise platforms, or multi-site architectures. The cost depends on frontend complexity, number of content types, integrations, and performance requirements. We provide a detailed fixed-price quote after a free discovery call.
AA standard headless WordPress build typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from kick-off to launch. Complex headless WooCommerce stores or enterprise multisite architectures can take 12 to 20 weeks. We share a detailed project timeline at the proposal stage and provide weekly progress updates via Slack and Loom.
AYes, this is one of the biggest advantages of headless WordPress. Your content editors continue to use the same familiar WordPress dashboard, Gutenberg editor, and ACF fields they already know. The only change is on the frontend. Editors will not notice a difference in their day-to-day workflow, but your website visitors will experience a dramatically faster, more modern site.
AYes. We build headless WooCommerce storefronts using the WooCommerce REST API or the WooCommerce GraphQL extension. Your product catalogue, cart, checkout, and customer accounts are managed in WooCommerce, while the storefront is a fast Next.js application. This approach delivers significantly better performance than a traditional WooCommerce theme while retaining the full power of WooCommerce as a commerce engine.
AWPGraphQL is a WordPress plugin that adds a fully-typed GraphQL API to WordPress. Compared to the REST API, GraphQL lets your frontend request exactly the fields it needs in a single query, eliminating over-fetching and under-fetching. It supports custom post types, ACF fields, and complex relational queries out of the box. For Next.js frontends, WPGraphQL is significantly more efficient and developer-friendly than the REST API.
AYes, when built correctly, headless WordPress sites rank extremely well. Since Next.js supports server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG), Google can index your pages just as effectively as a traditional site. We build every headless frontend with Core Web Vitals optimisation, schema markup, semantic HTML, canonical tags, and XML sitemaps, covering all the technical SEO foundations that drive rankings.
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