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Headless CMS Website Design

Next.js websites that load fast, rank well and are easy to edit.

We design custom headless websites and landing pages with Next.js and a modern CMS, giving you the speed of a hand-built site and the simple editing of WordPress.

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What Is A Headless Website?

A traditional CMS like WordPress or Wix bundles your content and your design into one system, so every theme, plugin and page builder adds weight to the pages your visitors load. A headless website splits the two: your team edits content in a CMS, and a purpose-built Next.js front end serves it.

The result is a site that loads almost instantly, looks exactly the way it was designed, and stays easy for your team to update without calling a developer.

We design and build headless marketing websites and landing pages for businesses that have outgrown templates. We don’t build web apps. We build fast, search-friendly websites that win enquiries. Want to see what we build? Browse our website design portfolio.

Why Go Headless?

Headless websites give you the speed and flexibility of a custom build without losing the easy editing of a CMS.

Lightning-Fast Pages

Pages are pre-rendered and served from a global edge network, so visitors see content in a fraction of a second, even on mobile data.

Total Design Freedom

No theme limits or page-builder workarounds. Every section is designed for your brand and built as a reusable component.

Built-In SEO Foundations

Clean HTML, strong Core Web Vitals, structured data and proper metadata on every page, so your site is set up to rank from launch day.

Easy Content Editing

Your team edits text, images and pages in a simple CMS dashboard. No code, and no risk of breaking the layout.

Fewer Security Headaches

The public site has no plugins or admin login to attack, so you can skip the constant patching that a typical WordPress install needs.

Landing Pages On Demand

Launch campaign landing pages from pre-built blocks in minutes, ready for Google Ads, Meta Ads and email campaigns.

Next.js Website Design

Next.js is the React framework behind websites for companies like Nike, Notion and TikTok, and it’s our go-to for headless website design. It pre-renders pages so search engines and visitors get complete HTML straight away. It also optimises images automatically and loads only the code each page needs.

We pair Next.js with a design system tailored to your brand: headings, buttons, cards, forms and sections that stay consistent across every page. When you need a new page, it’s assembled from those blocks rather than designed from scratch, so it looks right and launches faster.

Every build is tuned for search: technical SEO, fast load times, accessible markup and analytics tracking are part of the job, not an add-on.

Our Headless Stack

  • Next.js
  • React
  • Vercel
  • Strapi
  • Sanity
  • Headless Wix
  • Contentful
  • Headless WordPress

How We Build Headless Websites

A clear four-step process takes you from first call to a fast, editable website your team can run without us.

  1. STEP 01

    Discovery & Planning

    We map your pages, content types, goals and SEO priorities, then choose the CMS that fits how your team works.

  2. STEP 02

    Design & Components

    We design your key pages and turn them into a reusable component library, so every future page stays on-brand.

  3. STEP 03

    Build & CMS Setup

    We develop the Next.js front end, connect it to your CMS, migrate content and set up redirects to protect your rankings.

  4. STEP 04

    Launch & Optimise

    We go live, train your team, then keep tuning speed, SEO and conversion rates with ongoing support.

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Is Headless Right For You?

Headless isn’t for everyone. It’s a great fit when:

  • Your current site is slow, bloated with plugins or stuck on a theme you can’t change
  • You run paid campaigns and need high-converting landing pages launched quickly
  • Your brand needs a custom look that templates can’t deliver
  • Organic search is a key lead source, and page speed is holding you back
  • You want your marketing team to publish content without developer help

If you only need a simple brochure site, a well-built WordPress or Wix site might suit you better, and we’ll tell you so.

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Headless CMS FAQs

What is a headless CMS?

A headless CMS is a content management system that only stores and organises your content. It has no built-in front end. Your website pulls content from the CMS through an API and displays it with its own design, which is usually built in a framework like Next.js.

Is a headless website good for SEO?

Yes. Next.js pre-renders pages to plain HTML that search engines can crawl easily, and headless sites usually score far better on Core Web Vitals than plugin-heavy themes. We also handle metadata, schema markup, sitemaps and redirects as part of every build.

Can my team still edit the website themselves?

Absolutely. We set up the CMS around your content, so editing a page, publishing a blog post or launching a landing page happens in a simple dashboard. We train your team at handover.

Which headless CMS do you recommend?

It depends on your team and budget. Sanity is great for flexible marketing sites, Strapi works well when you want to self-host and own your data, and headless WordPress or headless Wix lets you keep an editor your team already knows. We’ll recommend the best fit during discovery.

Do you build web apps or full-stack platforms?

Our focus is marketing websites and landing pages: sites built to rank, load fast and convert visitors into enquiries. If you need a customer portal or SaaS product, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

Can you move my existing WordPress site to headless?

Yes. We can keep WordPress as your CMS and rebuild the front end in Next.js, or move your content to a new CMS. Either way, we map every URL and set up redirects so you keep your rankings. Learn more about our website migration process.

How much does a headless website cost?

Headless builds usually cost more upfront than a template site because everything is custom-designed. You often save on plugins, security fixes and rework over time. Book a call and we’ll scope a fixed quote for your project.
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What our clients say

Verified reviews from the Wix Marketplace

Volt AgencyWix Partner Legend

“Unbelievably impressed with the level of professionalism and workmanship. Matt truly went above and beyond when it came to assisting us with redesigning our website and setting up all the SEO. Could not recommend highly enough!”

TrinityMay 2026
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“If you're a small business owner trying to get traction online, do yourself a favour and reach out to Volt Digital. Matt and Erin are the real deal — no fluff, just solid work and honest communication. My business listings and SEO are in great hands.”

AnthonyApr 2026
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Ready To Go Headless?

Tell us about your website or landing page project, and we’ll show you how a headless Next.js build could improve your speed, rankings and conversions.

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