What is a headless CMS (content management system)? | Algolia

A headless content management system (CMS) is a type of CMS that separates the back end from the front end, allowing for multiple types of content presentation platforms such as websites, mobile phones, CRMs, and smart watches. Unlike traditional CMSes, which have both a back end (content repository) and front end (display layer), headless CMSes allow content editors to create, manage, and store information separately from its display. This separation enables the content to be easily disseminated across various devices and applications, providing an excellent customer experience for readers wherever it's taking place.