What is Headless Commerce?
Headless commerce separates the front-end website customers see from the back-end system that handles products, checkout and orders.
By Abdullah Ashraf · Last updated: October 2026
Example for a UK store
A brand might build a custom site with Shopify's Hydrogen framework while Shopify runs checkout and orders.
Why it matters
It offers flexibility but costs more to build and maintain, so most small stores don't need it.
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