“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!”

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.
Book A Call
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.
- STEP 01
Discovery & Planning
We map your pages, content types, goals and SEO priorities, then choose the CMS that fits how your team works.
- STEP 02
Design & Components
We design your key pages and turn them into a reusable component library, so every future page stays on-brand.
- 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.
- STEP 04
Launch & Optimise
We go live, train your team, then keep tuning speed, SEO and conversion rates with ongoing support.

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.
Headless CMS FAQs
What is a headless CMS?
Is a headless website good for SEO?
Can my team still edit the website themselves?
Which headless CMS do you recommend?
Do you build web apps or full-stack platforms?
Can you move my existing WordPress site to headless?
How much does a headless website cost?
What our clients say
Verified reviews from the Wix Marketplace


“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.”
Reviews sourced from Wix Marketplace

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.
Book A Call