Headless Development

Whether you’re a small enterprise or a large organisation with multiple departments, I-COM’s headless web development solutions are designed to enhance user experiences, improve performance, and future-proof your digital presence.

If you're looking for a partner to spearhead your headless web development, get in touch with I-COM. Call us on 0161 402 3170, or send us an enquiry via the button below.

What Does Headless Mean in Web Development?

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Headless web development is a modern solution that gives businesses greater flexibility in how they manage and deliver their digital content. Unlike traditional systems where the frontend (what customers see) and the backend (where content is managed) are tightly connected, a headless setup separates the two. This means you can manage content in one place and display it across multiple platforms – such as websites, mobile apps, and e-commerce sites – without duplicating effort.

By using a headless content management system (CMS), your business can quickly adapt to new technologies and offer a seamless, consistent experience to customers on any device. The content delivery process is powered by APIs, allowing for a faster, more streamlined operation. This approach also supports frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js, making it possible to create engaging, user-friendly interfaces.

With headless architecture, you gain the tools to work smarter, enabling your team to manage content independently, deliver updates more efficiently, and future-proof your digital strategy. Whether your business is focused on ecommerce platforms, online stores, or delivering content across multiple channels, a headless solution helps you stay competitive in a fast-changing environment.

What Does Headless Offer?

Adopting a headless approach to web development provides businesses with a powerful combination of performance, flexibility and cost efficiency. Through these advantages, headless web development helps businesses achieve better user experiences, improved operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. Whether you are looking to streamline your processes or expand to e-commerce platforms, a headless approach ensures you’re ready for the future.

Speed and performance: a headless setup enhances page loading times by separating the frontend presentation layer from backend systems. This ensures faster website performance, improves user satisfaction, and reduces bounce rates. For businesses, faster websites often lead to higher conversions and better engagement.
Security: Decoupling the frontend from backend operations strengthens your digital infrastructure. By securely storing content in a centralised system and delivering it via APIs, businesses gain advanced protection against cyber threats, supporting compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR.

Flexibility: a headless CMS allows businesses to manage content centrally and distribute it across multiple channels - including websites, mobile apps, and even digital signage. This agility ensures that your business can easily adapt to new opportunities and provide a seamless experience across platforms.
High availability: with a robust backend system and cutting-edge hosting solutions like Vercel, your website can handle high traffic volumes and spikes without downtime. High availability means your digital presence remains consistent, even during peak usage.

Technology freedom: headless architecture lets you choose the tools and frameworks that best fit your business. Whether integrating with your current tech stack or experimenting with new technologies, the system works flexibly to accommodate your goals.
Reduced cost of upgrade: traditional systems often require costly overhauls to stay current. With a headless setup, updates are simpler and less disruptive, allowing businesses to modernise their platforms without significant expense or downtime.

Case Studies

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JMW Solicitors - 200% increase in website billing over 5 years

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The VAT People - 271% increase in organic traffic

What Does Headless Mean for You and Your Clients?

By leveraging a headless solution, businesses can create an efficient, forward-thinking digital presence that works seamlessly across multiple channels and platforms. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from this approach, with advantages for stakeholders at all levels.

For your business

Better lead generation: a fast website has been proven to improve conversion rates
Reduced cost of website operation: keeping the website current becomes automatic
Improved control and security for third party data: vital in the age of GDPR
Greater efficiencies: thanks to the ability to streamline your process using the web and reduce the cost of delivery
A low cost of upgrade: making this as near to a future-proof solution as you can get

For your clients and web visitors

A fast website experience: users want answers and information quickly, and a fast, responsive user interface
Improved access to your services: help people access the information they need when they need it
A positive perception: giving a reinforced view of you as a forward-thinking business

These are important changes to make. Data from Google shows that bounce rates will increase by 123% if loading times on your pages last for more than one second; similarly, SOASTA data shows that for every second delay in mobile page load, conversions can fall by up to 20%.

Headless can be the solution to all of this. According to theState of CMS 2023 report from Storyblok, 36% of businesses surveyed are already using a headless CMS solution, and 84% have reported some kind of benefit - such as improved KPIs, revenue growth and productivity - since moving from a traditional CMS to a headless website.

20%: drop in conversion for very additional second
36%: businesses already using headless solutions
84%: show improved KPIs, revenue growth and productivity since switching

Our Tailored Headless Solutions

At I-COM, we specialise in creating headless web development solutions that align with your specific business goals and challenges. Our approach is designed to provide flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration into your existing workflows. Whether you're a growing business exploring new markets or an established organisation optimising your digital presence, we tailor our services to deliver exceptional results.

Bespoke development: every business has unique needs, and we ensure your headless architecture is crafted to meet them. From simple setups to complex multi-platform integrations, our solutions work for websites, ecommerce platforms, and mobile apps, helping you maintain a consistent presence across all channels.
State-of-the-art technologies: we harness tools like Prismic, a secure and user-friendly content management system, to make your digital content creation and management straightforward and efficient. Combined with Vercel for a fast, reliable frontend presentation layer, your website will perform at its best, no matter the traffic or demands.
Integration and compatibility: our headless solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your current tech stack, allowing you to keep the tools you trust while introducing modern frontend frameworks that improve usability and performance.
End-to-end support: from consultation and planning through development and deployment, we guide you every step of the way. After launch, our team continues to work with you, offering regular updates, enhancements, and troubleshooting to ensure your headless system adapts to your evolving needs.
Future-ready solutions: headless architecture isn’t just a short-term fix – it’s a strategy for long-term growth. By separating the frontend and backend, we provide a scalable foundation that’s ready for new technologies, market shifts, and the demands of a fast-paced digital environment.

Whether you’re looking to increase speed, simplify processes, or improve your user experience, our tailored solutions ensure your business can achieve its goals while staying flexible and prepared for the future. Reach out to us to discover how our headless platforms can transform your digital operations.

Testimonials

I-COM delivers SEO, PPC, brand marketing and web development for us - that wide digital marketing strategy encompasses everything we want to achieve across our digital channels. The last 12 months has been a record year, we’ve had a 588% increase in fees - a lot of which can be attributed back to the work we’ve done with I-COM. As an agency, I-COM is ahead of the curve - anticipating what Google and other search engines will be looking for in the future and making recommendations on how best to react.
Dan Clark, Marketing Director at JMW Solicitors

Why Choose I-COM?

Choosing I-COM for headless web development ensures your business benefits from expert guidance, innovative solutions, and long-term support. When you partner with I-COM, you’re not just getting a headless website - you’re gaining a strategic partner dedicated to helping your business thrive in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Let us help you unlock the potential of your digital infrastructure and achieve your growth ambitions. Here’s why we stand out:

Proven expertise: with extensive experience in building headless CMS platforms, we’ve worked with businesses of all sizes to deliver flexible and scalable solutions. Our team leverages industry-leading technologies to create systems that enhance your operations and meet your goals.
Tailored approach: we understand that every business has unique requirements. Whether you’re focused on improving your ecommerce platform, enhancing customer engagement, or future-proofing your digital presence, we craft solutions that fit your needs and integrate seamlessly with your existing systems.

Performance-driven results: our headless solutions prioritise speed, security and reliability, ensuring your platforms deliver faster load times, lower bounce rates, and improved user experiences. These enhancements contribute directly to increased lead generation and customer satisfaction.
Ongoing support and collaboration: we don’t just build your system and leave. From the initial consultation through to development, deployment, and maintenance, we’re here to support your business every step of the way. Our team ensures that your headless setup stays up-to-date, secure, and optimised for performance.

How Will I-COM Work With You?

At I-COM, we believe in a collaborative approach to ensure our headless web development solutions are perfectly aligned with your business goals. Our process is designed to deliver a seamless experience from start to finish:

Consultation and discovery: we begin by understanding your business, objectives, and existing digital infrastructure. This allows us to identify the best approach for your headless architecture.
Planning and strategy: our team develops a tailored roadmap, outlining timelines, key milestones, and the technologies we’ll implement, such as Prismic and Vercel.
Development and integration: we build your headless website with a focus on speed, security and flexibility. By integrating APIs, we ensure your platform works seamlessly with your existing systems and across multiple channels.
Testing and deployment: rigorous testing ensures your platform performs optimally under real-world conditions. Once everything is in place, we handle deployment to minimise disruption and ensure a smooth transition.
Ongoing support and optimisation: post-launch, we continue to work with you, providing updates, maintenance, and enhancements to keep your system future-ready.

Our collaborative process ensures that your business gets a headless solution that delivers results while remaining adaptable to changing needs. Whether you’re creating a new platform or upgrading an existing one, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Ready to Build Your Headless Website?

At I-COM, we specialise in creating innovative headless web development solutions tailored to your business. Since 2004, we’ve helped businesses thrive online by offering a full range of digital services, including web design, SEO, content marketing, and more. Whether you’re looking to enhance your website’s performance, improve customer engagement, or streamline operations, our experienced team is here to help.

Call us today on 0161 402 3170 or fill out the contact form to start your headless website development journey with I-COM.