Decoupled Drupal Implementations with Next.js & React
Get the best of both worlds: Drupal enterprise content management with modern JavaScript front-ends. We specialize in headless Drupal architectures that deliver exceptional performance without sacrificing the editorial experience, combining 18 years of Drupal expertise with modern Next.js development.
High-Performance Front-End
Build lightning-fast user experiences with Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript frameworks while leveraging Drupal robust content management.
Omnichannel Content Delivery
Serve content to websites, mobile apps, digital signage, and IoT devices from a single Drupal backend through RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
Developer Experience
Modern development workflows with hot module reloading, component-driven development, and the full React ecosystem.
Drupal Stability
Retain Drupal strengths (editorial workflows, access controls, multilingual support) while decoupling the presentation layer.
Why Organizations Choose Decoupled Drupal
Traditional Drupal theming can feel limiting when you want modern front-end experiences. Headless Drupal architectures separate content management from presentation, allowing your team to build with modern JavaScript frameworks while editors continue using familiar Drupal workflows. This approach unlocks better performance, greater flexibility, and the ability to serve content across multiple channels.
We've implemented decoupled Drupal solutions for organizations that needed both enterprise content management and the performance, SEO benefits, and developer experience that modern JavaScript frameworks provide. Our dual expertise in Drupal backend development and Next.js front-end implementation means seamless integration without the gaps that often plague headless projects.
Our Decoupled Drupal Services
- Architecture Planning: API design, authentication strategy, caching architecture, and deployment workflow for decoupled systems
- Drupal Backend Configuration: JSON:API or GraphQL setup, custom API endpoints, content modeling for headless delivery
- Next.js Front-End Development: Static generation, incremental static regeneration, preview modes, and edge caching for optimal performance
- Editor Experience: Live preview, content staging, and editorial workflows that work seamlessly with decoupled architecture
- Performance Optimization: CDN configuration, image optimization, code splitting, and Core Web Vitals tuning
- SEO & Analytics: Server-side rendering, metadata management, structured data, and analytics integration for headless sites
Headless Doesn't Mean Harder
Common concerns about headless Drupal include increased complexity, editor confusion, and loss of Drupal features like in-place editing. These are valid concerns when headless is implemented poorly. Done right, editors get a better experience: faster previews, clearer content structure, and confidence that content will look great everywhere.
We design headless implementations that preserve what works about Drupal while unlocking new capabilities. Editors continue working in familiar Drupal interfaces. Developers build with modern tools. Users get blazing-fast experiences. And your organization gains the flexibility to serve content wherever it's needed, whether website, mobile app, or future channels not yet imagined.
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Let's discuss how we can help modernize your web presence and deliver measurable results for your organization.