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# [How to migrate a traditional WordPress site to a headless WordPress setup](https://headlesswordpress.hashnode.dev/migrate-to-headless-wordpress-setup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Migrating a traditional WordPress site to a headless WordPress setup involves decoupling the frontend from the backend, leveraging APIs to deliver content, and building a new frontend with modern frameworks. This process requires careful planning to ...

Jul 6, 2025 · 6 min read · headlesswordpress.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jul 8, 2025  
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Kevin is a skilled Headless WordPress developer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from New York University (NYU). Specializing in headless WordPress, I excel in API integration (REST, GraphQL), frontend development with React and Vue.js, and performance optimization using SSG and SSR.

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