Getting Started with Headless WordPress

Headless WordPress separates the content management backend from the frontend presentation layer. This guide walks you through setting up WordPress as a headless CMS.

Step 1: Install WordPress

Set up a standard WordPress installation on your server or use a managed hosting provider.

Step 2: Enable the REST API

The REST API is enabled by default in modern WordPress. You can access it at /wp-json/wp/v2/.

Step 3: Connect your frontend

Use the fetch API or a library like SWR to consume WordPress data in your Next.js application.