Headless WordPress with Next.js
Learn how to build a modern headless WordPress site using Next.js and the WordPress REST API. This comprehensive tutorial covers everything from initial setup to deployment, using real-world patterns and best practices. Perfect for developers looking to leverage WordPress as a headless CMS with a React-based frontend.
What You'll Learn
- Build a production-ready headless WordPress site
- Fetch and display WordPress content in Next.js
- Implement dynamic routing for posts and pages
- Handle images, categories, and custom fields
- Optimize performance with ISR and caching
- Deploy to Vercel or similar platforms
Course Content
Learn what headless WordPress is, why it matters, and when to use this architecture.
Start LessonCreate a new Next.js project with TypeScript and configure the project structure.
Start LessonDefine TypeScript interfaces for posts, pages, categories, and media.
Start LessonCreate reusable functions to fetch WordPress content with proper error handling.
Start LessonCreate dynamic routes for individual blog posts using Next.js App Router.
Start LessonAdd category pages and implement post filtering by category.
Start LessonOptimize WordPress images using Next.js Image component and best practices.
Start LessonImplement comprehensive SEO with dynamic metadata, Open Graph, and structured data.
Start LessonDeploy your headless WordPress site to Vercel with environment configuration.
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