What's the difference between headless and traditional CMS?

Traditional CMS tightly couples content management with presentation, meaning your content is locked into specific templates and formats. Headless CMS separates these concerns entirely—content exists as structured data accessible via APIs, allowing any front-end technology to consume and display it. This means you can deliver the same content to websites, mobile apps, smart displays, or any future platform without reformatting.

How long does headless CMS implementation typically take?

For Australian mid-market enterprises, a comprehensive headless CMS implementation typically spans 8-12 weeks. This includes initial assessment and planning (2-3 weeks), platform setup and configuration (3-4 weeks), content migration and API integration (2-3 weeks), and testing with team training (1-2 weeks). Timeline varies based on content volume, integration complexity, and the number of delivery channels.

What are the ongoing costs of headless CMS?

Headless CMS costs include platform licensing (typically $2,000-10,000 monthly for mid-market), hosting and CDN services ($500-3,000 monthly), and potential API call charges for high-traffic sites. However, these costs often prove lower than maintaining multiple traditional CMS instances. Australian organisations typically see 25-40% reduction in total content management costs through consolidation, reduced development time, and eliminated redundancy.

Do we need technical expertise to manage headless CMS?

Initial setup and integration require technical expertise, but daily content management doesn't. Modern headless CMS platforms provide intuitive interfaces for content creators, similar to traditional systems. Your marketing team can create, edit, and publish content without technical knowledge. However, you'll need developer resources for initial setup, creating new content types, and building front-end experiences.

How does headless CMS handle SEO?

Headless CMS can actually improve SEO when implemented correctly. The decoupled architecture enables faster page loads through optimised front-end frameworks and CDN delivery. You maintain complete control over meta tags, structured data, and URL structures through your front-end implementation. API-driven content allows for dynamic SEO optimisation based on content type and target audience.

Which headless CMS platforms work best for Australian businesses?

Platform selection depends on your specific requirements, but several excel for Australian enterprises. Contentful offers excellent scalability with local CDN presence. Strapi provides open-source flexibility for custom requirements. Sanity delivers real-time collaboration features ideal for distributed teams. DatoCMS combines user-friendliness with powerful API capabilities.

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