How to Migrate from WordPress to a Headless CMS
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TL;DR
To migrate from WordPress to a headless CMS, audit your existing content types, custom fields, and media assets first. Export your WordPress content via the WP REST API or WP-CLI, transform the data to match your new CMS schema, then import it using the headless CMS's API or migration tools. Plan for URL redirects, SEO preservation, and a parallel testing phase before cutting over.
Key Takeaways
- Audit all content types, custom post types, taxonomies, and media before writing a single line of migration code
- Use the WP REST API or WP-CLI to export content in a structured, scriptable format
- Transform and validate data against your new schema before importing — fixing errors post-import is far more painful
- Preserve SEO by mapping old URLs to new ones and migrating meta titles, descriptions, and canonical tags