Headless ecommerce by design,
not necessity.
While a lot of monolithic ecommerce platforms are claiming to be headless, most are accessing limited code bases with one-off API endpoints rather than building an API-first architecture. With 700+ accessible API-endpoints and extendable framework, Znode is the definitive headless ecommerce platform.
Serious Commerce. One Platform.
By running on headless architecture, Znode's APIs surround the main engine and core ecommerce libraries, providing a robust and easy-to-consume layer.
What to Know
Considering purchasing a headless ecommerce platform? Following are three questions to ask:
Is the presentation layer calling APIs?
If the answer is not a clear yes, keep shopping.
If the presentation layer is customized, how will it affect an upgrade?
A custom presentation layer should have no significant effect on upgrading due to the API layer.
Is the administration console application calling APIs?
If the admin console does not call APIs and cannot be customized, the platform is not truly headless.
Znode's Answers:
Znode's presentation layer is completely decoupled from the administration console and calls APIs for the transfer of data.
Znode's presentation layer has no significant effects when updating to newer versions.
Znode's admin console calls APIs and can be fully customized.
"Our challenge was that the world was changing so fast, we could not maintain three legacy platforms... Headless allows us to have different customer experiences and turn them on and off."
Dan Kroyman, Director of Global Technology at
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Key advantages of Znode's headless architecture
Any Customer Experience
Znode's headless nature allows for the use of any customer experience to address B2B buyer demands. Whether seeking to develop a progress web application (PWA), a REACT frontend specifically aligned to company branding, or more, Znode provides the flexibility required.
Integration
The Znode Commerce Connector provides easy access to the Znode APIs to more easily manage integrations. The Znode API allows for integration with third-party systems, legacy infrastructure and unique shopping experiences providing increased flexibility and speed-to-market.
Updates, not Upgrades
No more expensive upgrades or holding off on upgrades and functionality. Znode’s headless architecture allows for consistent functional updates, not upgrades. This is sustainable ecommerce. Spend more driving conversion.