Headless vs monolithic WordPress: 2026 decision rule
Nine-row decision matrix covering editorial workflow, performance ceiling, hosting, SEO, 5-year cost, AI integration, exit strategy, team skill availability, and compliance posture.
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Nine-row decision matrix covering editorial workflow, performance ceiling, hosting, SEO, 5-year cost, AI integration, exit strategy, team skill availability, and compliance posture.
Ten-row decision matrix on edge-network breadth, runtime model, framework lock-in, pricing model, cold-start behaviour, observability, _redirects/rewrite caps, and free-tier reality.
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