A Gatsby starter that connects to WordPress as a headless CMS and deploys automatically to Netlify when content is published.
Gatsby WordPress Netlify Starter is a pre-configured template for building static websites with Gatsby that pull content from a WordPress backend. It solves the problem of maintaining a fast, secure static site while allowing non-technical users to manage content through WordPress. The starter includes automatic deployment to Netlify, triggering rebuilds whenever WordPress content is updated.
Web developers and agencies building client websites who want to leverage WordPress for content management while delivering high-performance static sites. It's ideal for teams with content editors familiar with WordPress who need automatic deployment workflows.
Developers choose this starter because it provides a complete, production-ready setup for headless WordPress with Gatsby, including automated deployment to Netlify. It saves significant configuration time and ensures reliable content synchronization between WordPress and the static site.
A Gatsby + WordPress starter for continuous deployment to Netlify
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Triggers Netlify builds automatically when WordPress content is published, ensuring the live site stays in sync without manual intervention, as configured via the WP Buildhook Deploy plugin.
Supports separate stage and production environments with selective content deployment, allowing controlled content rollout through a custom publish metabox in WordPress.
Works with both Gutenberg and Classic WordPress editors and is configured for Advanced Custom Fields, providing a familiar interface for content teams without locking them into one editor.
Pre-configured with Gatsby source plugins and Netlify hooks, reducing initial setup time for headless WordPress projects, as seen in the detailed gatsby-config.js example.
Requires installing the WP Buildhook Deploy plugin on WordPress, configuring Netlify build hooks and environment variables, and adjusting GraphQL queries, which can be error-prone for newcomers.
The deployment workflow is tightly integrated with Netlify; switching to another hosting platform would require re-engineering the build and deploy triggers, limiting flexibility.
Designed specifically for WordPress, so migrating to a different CMS would necessitate significant code changes and data migration, as all queries and plugins are WordPress-centric.