Build a Headless WordPress Site with Next.js and React Headless WordPress architecture separates your content management from your frontend presentation. This approach delivers faster page loads, better SEO control, and modern user experiences. This guide shows you how to build a production-ready headless WordPress site. I'm Riad Hasan , a full stack developer who has built multiple headless WordPress sites for clients. Here's the implementation approach that works reliably. Why Go Headless? Riad Hasan chooses headless architecture for these benefits: Traditional WordPress Headless WordPress PHP renders pages React/Next.js renders Theme-dependent Complete design freedom Slower page loads 10x faster Limited API access Full REST API Plugin conflicts Decoupled, stable Architecture Overview The structure Riad Hasan uses: WordPress (CMS) → REST API → Next.js Frontend → CDN → Users ↓ Content Management Only Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Key Components: WordPress for content management Custom REST API…