Leveraging headless WordPress on ambitious agency projects

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Updated Mar 26, 2026
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Leveraging headless WordPress on ambitious agency projects

Key Takeaways

  • Choosing the right approach is crucial. Agencies must decide between traditional WordPress, fully headless solutions, or a composable hybrid approach based on client needs and project requirements.

  • Educating clients is key to success. Strategies for guiding clients, identifying the right solution, and positioning the agency as a strategic partner are essential for project success.

  • Headless development offers innovation opportunities. Leveraging headless WordPress can help agencies push boundaries and deliver remarkable online experiences.

  • Explore resources for headless development. WP Engine provides additional resources to support agencies in getting started with headless WordPress.

Great agencies guide clients from where they are to where they need to be. Unfortunately, choosing the right approach isn’t always straightforward. 

When should you pitch traditional WordPress, a fully headless solution, or a composable hybrid approach? How do you handle clients who are eager to push boundaries and help them focus on their actual needs? 

In this session, leaders from agencies specializing in headless development share their strategies for educating clients, how to identify the right solution for a project, and how to position your agency as a true strategic partner.

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Panelists include:

  • MJ Zorick (moderator): Solutions Architect, WP Engine
  • Scott Stamile: Senior Manager of Solutions Strategy, Wpromote
  • Ellis LaMay: Director of WordPress Operations, Americaneagle.com
  • Mayur Keshwani: Senior Project Manager, Multidots

Conclusion

Still curious about headless development on WordPress? Check out some of the resources created by WP Engine’s Developer Relations team to help you get started!

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