Technical Definition
Headless CMS separates content management (backend) from presentation (frontend). Content delivered via API to any frontend (website, app, etc.). Examples: Contentful, Strapi, Sanity. SEO considerations: ensure proper rendering for search engines, implement technical SEO in frontend, manage URL structures carefully. Offers flexibility but adds complexity.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
A headless CMS stores content separately from how it's displayed. Instead of a system like WordPress that handles both, content is stored in one place and can be displayed on websites, apps, or anything else through an API. It's flexible but requires more technical setup to get SEO right.
Related Terms
CMS, JavaScript SEO, API, Server-Side Rendering
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