How to Integrate a CMS with a Headless Commerce Platform
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TL;DR
Integrate a content management system (CMS) with headless commerce (Shopify Storefront API, commercetools, Medusa, Saleor) by using the CMS to manage all content-rich pages — homepage, landing pages, blog, brand stories — while the commerce platform handles product catalog, cart, checkout, and inventory. A shared frontend fetches from both APIs. Product references in CMS content link to commerce platform product IDs for seamless content-commerce experiences.
Key Takeaways
- The CMS manages editorial content; the commerce platform manages products, cart, and checkout
- A shared frontend (Next.js, Nuxt, Remix) fetches from both CMS and commerce APIs
- Product references in CMS content link to commerce product IDs, not duplicated product data
- Webhooks sync product updates (price changes, new products, inventory) between systems
- This architecture lets marketing teams control content without touching the commerce platform