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Lorenzo Zarantonello
Lorenzo Zarantonello

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OneEntry Headless CMS: What Is It?

For quite a long time, traditional content management systems have been hampered by the challenges that come with re-sharing and reusing materials across platforms, developmental bottlenecks, and scalability issues.

However, the advent of headless CMSs has significantly altered the industry and provided users with numerous innovative features and greater flexibility.

In this article, we will take a look at OneEntry Headless CMS, a state-of-the-art headless CMS solution, and explain how it can be used compared to its traditional counterparts, from integration to implementation.

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What Are Headless CMSs & How Do They Differ from Traditional Ones?

Before we delve into the specifics of OneEntry's solution, let's review what a headless CMS is.

The primary goal of a headless CMS is to provide a flexible and decoupled approach to managing and delivering content across various digital channels. Unlike traditional CMSs, which typically combine content creation and presentation in a monolithic system, their headless alternatives separate these two layers.

Some other key differences between headless and conventional CMSs that you need to be aware of include:

  • Front-end dependence. A headless CMS enables developers to use any front-end framework, providing greater flexibility for building websites, mobile apps, or other digital platforms. In the traditional CMS approach, on the other hand, the front end is often integrated into the content management system.
  • Scaling possibilities. Headless CMS systems are often more scalable as they can handle diverse front-end technologies and are not tied to a specific presentation layer. This makes them suitable for large and complex projects.
  • Adaptability to innovations. Headless CMS solutions are more adaptable to changing technologies and trends since they are not bound to a specific front-end architecture.

Yet, perhaps the most fundamental distinction between these two CMS types lies in their operational principles. 

In a headless CMS, content is delivered via APIs, which allows it to be used in different contexts. In contrast, conventional CMSs typically deliver content in a specific, pre-defined way. 

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