How to connect Next.js to a CMS?

Next.js can be connected to a CMS using APIs or webhooks. Using the Cosmic CMS it is recommended to connect using the Cosmic JavaScript SDK.

Does Next.js replace Node.js?

No, Next.js is built on top of Node.js and is used to create server-rendered React applications.

Is Next.js owned by Facebook?

No, Next.js is an open-source project maintained by Vercel.

Is Next.js better than WordPress?

Next.js and WordPress serve different purposes and are not directly comparable. Next.js is a framework for building server-rendered React applications, while WordPress is a content management system for building websites and blogs.

Why is Next.js so popular?

Next.js is popular because it makes it easy to build server-rendered React applications, which can improve performance and SEO. It also has many built-in features and is easy to deploy.

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Why use a Headless CMS as a Next.js CMS?

Using a headless CMS for your Next.js application eliminates cumbersome layers of technological setup and maintenance from your Next.js CMS that are necessary for coupled and decoupled CMS systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Shopify, Magento, etc.) Headless CMS data is accessible and extensible, providing future-proofed delivery via API to any destination. This circumvents investing in CMS infrastructure maintenance, allowing development focus to be on presentation and application business logic.

Cosmic is the Best Headless CMS  for Next.js

Cosmic's headless CMS makes it a breeze to manage and deliver Next.js CMS content for websites, applications, or platforms. Our feature set is unmatched - it's our goal to provide a product that eliminates your need to work on CMS infrastructure. We also provide pre-built examples so you can kick-start your projects, or facilitate new purposes and use cases. What's more, our Next.js resources and documentation are unparalleled.

With Cosmic, developers build better Next.js applications, faster

Top-Tier Next.js CMS Features

Cosmic offers world-class API speed, industry-leading uptime reports, and a verbose feature set built for Next.js.

Component composition with Objects
Media / file management
Easy access to documentation and code samples
Extensive NPM module
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Templates

Next.js CMS templates

Use one of our starter templates to start building your own Next.js solution today.

Agency Website

A custom template built using Cosmic's React components, Blocks.

Simple Next.js Blog

A Next.js blog template powered by Cosmic.

Developer Portfolio

Showcase your projects and write blog posts with this Cosmic-powered developer portfolio template.

Next.js Marketplace

A digital art marketplace app powered by Next.js, Stripe, and Cosmic.

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Resources

Next.js resources

One thing that sets us apart is our extensive developer resources. Check out some of our favorite articles and videos below, learn more about what to look for in a good Next.js CMS, and how we've made Cosmic best-in-class.

Article

Best Practices using React Server Components with a Headless CMS

React Server Components offer quite a significant improvement to developer experience compared to pr...

Tony Spiro

December 05, 2023

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Crafting a Dynamic Blog with Next.js 13 App Directory

Explore the steps to design a responsive, efficient, and dynamic blog template. This tutorial emphas...

Karl Koch

September 01, 2023

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How to use Next.js Preview Mode with the Cosmic headless CMS

Let’s explore how we can use Next.js Preview Mode with a headless CMS to preview draft content for o...

Stefan Kudla

August 09, 2022

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