Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

What is Hygraph and how does it work with Next.js?

Hygraph is a GraphQL-native headless CMS that integrates seamlessly with Next.js to power content-rich websites and applications. It allows you to manage your content via a powerful API and connect it to your Next.js project, enabling modular, flexible, and scalable digital experiences. You can fetch and manage content using Hygraph's GraphQL API and use it in your Next.js components for server-side rendering, static site generation, and more. Learn more.

How do I fetch data from Hygraph in a Next.js project?

You can fetch data from Hygraph in a Next.js project by setting up a GraphQL client (such as Apollo Client) and querying the Hygraph GraphQL API endpoint. The process involves defining your queries, executing them in your Next.js components or pages, and rendering the fetched data. Example code and detailed steps are provided in the official documentation and on the Next.js CMS integration page.

What is the Hygraph Next.js CMS?

The Hygraph Next.js CMS is a solution for building content-rich websites using Hygraph as the headless CMS and Next.js as the frontend framework. It enables developers to leverage Next.js features like server-side rendering and static site generation while allowing content editors to manage content independently. Learn more.

Features & Capabilities

What features does Hygraph offer for Next.js projects?

Hygraph offers a GraphQL-native API, content federation, a flexible management API, and a blazing fast content API. It supports multiplatform content management, modular content modeling, and seamless integration with Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation. Hygraph also provides a user-friendly interface, open source example projects, and robust developer tools. See all features.

Does Hygraph support integrations with other tools and platforms?

Yes, Hygraph supports a wide range of integrations, including hosting and deployment platforms (Netlify, Vercel), eCommerce solutions (BigCommerce, commercetools, Shopify), localization tools (Lokalise, Crowdin, EasyTranslate, Smartling), digital asset management (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), personalization and AB testing (Ninetailed), artificial intelligence (AltText.ai), and more. See the full list of integrations.

What frameworks does Hygraph support?

Hygraph supports modern frameworks for building web and mobile applications, including Next.js, Nuxt, React, Vue, Angular, Apollo iOS, and graphql-flutter. For more information, visit this page.

Does Hygraph provide an API?

Yes, Hygraph provides a powerful GraphQL API for fetching and managing content efficiently. You can learn more about the API in the Hygraph API Reference.

How does Hygraph optimize content delivery performance?

Hygraph is designed for optimized content delivery performance, which improves user experience, engagement, and search engine rankings. Its rapid content distribution and responsiveness help reduce bounce rates and increase conversions. Learn more.

Pricing & Plans

What is Hygraph's pricing model?

Hygraph offers a free forever Hobby plan, a Growth plan starting at $199/month, and custom Enterprise plans. For detailed pricing and feature breakdowns, visit the Hygraph pricing page.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Hygraph with Next.js?

Hygraph is ideal for developers, IT decision-makers, content creators, project managers, agencies, and technology partners building modern web applications, eCommerce stores, progressive web apps, and content-driven websites with Next.js. Enterprises looking to modernize their tech stack, scale globally, or improve development velocity also benefit from Hygraph. See case studies.

What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?

Customers can expect significant business impacts, including time savings through streamlined workflows, ease of use with an intuitive interface, faster speed-to-market, and enhanced customer experience through consistent and scalable content delivery. These benefits help businesses modernize their tech stack and achieve operational efficiency. Learn more.

Can you share specific case studies or success stories of customers using Hygraph?

Yes, Hygraph has several notable success stories. For example, Komax achieved a 3X faster time to market, Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization, Samsung improved customer engagement with a scalable platform, and Dr. Oetker enhanced their digital experience using MACH architecture. Explore more customer stories.

What industries are represented in Hygraph's case studies?

Hygraph's case studies span industries such as food and beverage (Dr. Oetker), consumer electronics (Samsung), automotive (AutoWeb), healthcare (Vision Healthcare), travel and hospitality (HolidayCheck), media and publishing, eCommerce, SaaS (Bellhop), marketplace, education technology, and wellness and fitness. See all case studies.

Who are some of Hygraph's customers?

Notable Hygraph customers include Sennheiser, HolidayCheck, Ancestry, Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Epic Games, Bandai Namco, Gamescom, Leo Vegas, and Clayton Homes. See more customer stories.

Technical Requirements

What technical documentation is available for Hygraph and Next.js integration?

Hygraph provides comprehensive technical documentation covering setup, API usage, integration with Next.js, and more. Access the documentation at Hygraph Documentation.

How easy is it to get started with Hygraph for Next.js?

Getting started with Hygraph for Next.js is straightforward. You can sign up for a free account, follow the quickstart guides, and use example projects to launch your integration. Even non-technical users can begin using Hygraph right away, and resources like documentation and onboarding guides are available. Get started here.

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

Implementation time is fast. For example, Top Villas launched a new project in just 2 months from the initial touchpoint. The platform is designed for quick onboarding and ease of use. Read the Top Villas case study.

Support & Implementation

What customer support is available after purchasing Hygraph?

Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance. All users have access to detailed documentation, video tutorials, and a community Slack channel. Contact support.

What training and onboarding resources does Hygraph provide?

Hygraph provides onboarding sessions for enterprise customers, training resources such as video tutorials, documentation, webinars, and access to Customer Success Managers for expert guidance. Learn more.

How does Hygraph handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Hygraph provides 24/7 support for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance, and all users can access detailed documentation and the community Slack channel for additional support. Contact support.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure high levels of data protection and security. Learn more about security features.

What security features does Hygraph offer?

Hygraph provides enterprise-grade security features, including SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and sandbox environments to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory standards. See all security features.

Competition & Comparison

How does Hygraph compare to other headless CMS platforms?

Hygraph differentiates itself with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, and scalability. It empowers non-technical users, reduces reliance on developers, and supports modern development practices. Hygraph is designed for flexibility, operational efficiency, and rapid speed-to-market. For a detailed comparison, visit the Headless CMS Comparison page.

Why choose Hygraph over other CMS solutions?

Customers choose Hygraph for its unique GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, and ability to reduce costs and improve efficiency. It enables impactful digital experiences and supports both technical and non-technical teams. Learn more.

Pain Points & Solutions

What problems does Hygraph solve for Next.js projects?

Hygraph addresses operational pains (reducing reliance on developers, modernizing legacy tech stacks, supporting global teams), financial pains (lowering operational costs, speeding up time-to-market, supporting scalability), and technical pains (simplifying development workflows, streamlining query management, resolving cache and integration challenges). Learn more.

How does Hygraph help with common pain points in content management?

Hygraph empowers non-technical users with an intuitive interface, modernizes outdated systems with its API-first, GraphQL-native architecture, ensures consistent branding across regions, and streamlines workflows to reduce costs and speed up project delivery. See how Hygraph solves pain points.

What KPIs and metrics are associated with the pain points Hygraph solves?

Key KPIs include time saved on content updates, number of updates made without developer intervention, system uptime, speed of deployment, consistency in content across regions, user satisfaction scores, reduction in operational costs, time to market, maintenance costs, and scalability metrics. Read more about CMS KPIs.

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Headless CMS for Next.js

Hygraph is the ideal Headless CMS for Next.js websites and applications. Read further to learn how our API-first CMS allows you to add components to your Next.js apps in minutes and enable your website's content to be managed from a powerful CMS.

Step #1 - Fetching data from the headless CMS in Next.js

First, you need to set up a GraphQL client using Apollo in a Next.js environment. The Apollo Client is configured with the URI of the GraphQL endpoint. A GraphQL query named GET_PRODUCTS is defined to request specific fields (name, description, image, availability, slug) for products.

The function getProducts uses the Apollo Client to execute this query and fetch the data, which it then returns. This setup allows for querying the GraphQL API and retrieving structured product data.

import { ApolloClient, InMemoryCache, gql } from '@apollo/client';
// Initialize Apollo Client
const client = new ApolloClient({
uri: 'https://api-<region>.hygraph.com/v2/<some hash>/master',
cache: new InMemoryCache(),
});
// GraphQL query
const GET_PRODUCTS = gql`
query GetProducts {
products {
name
description
image
availability
slug
}
}
`;
// Function to fetch data
export async function getProducts() {
const { data } = await client.query({
query: GET_PRODUCTS,
});
return data.products;
}

Step #2 - Using fetched data in a Next.js page or component

Now, you can use the fetched data in a Next.js page or component. It starts with a React functional component named ProductsPage. Inside this component, a state variable products is declared to store the fetched product data. The useEffect hook is utilized to call the getProducts function (from the first block) on component mount. Once the data is fetched, it is stored in the products state variable.

This state is then used to render a list of products, displaying their names, descriptions, and other details. This approach showcases how to integrate asynchronous data fetching into the React component lifecycle in a Next.js application.

import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
import { getProducts } from './api/graphql';
function ProductsPage() {
const [products, setProducts] = useState([]);
useEffect(() => {
async function loadData() {
const fetchedProducts = await getProducts();
setProducts(fetchedProducts);
}
loadData();
}, []);
return (
<div>
<h1>Products</h1>
<ul>
{products.map((product) => (
<li key={product.slug}>
<h2>{product.name}</h2>
<p>{product.description}</p>
{/* Display product image and other details */}
</li>
))}
</ul>
</div>
);
}
export default ProductsPage;

Start building with Next.js

We made it really easy to set up your project in Hygraph and use our GraphQL API within your Next.js project.

Quickstart

Check out our docs to see how you can quickly set up your Hygraph project and enable the content API for your Next.js website or app.

Learn GraphQL

Hygraph is GraphQL-native Headless CMS offers precise data retrieval, minimizing over-fetching and optimizing efficiency.

Examples

Look at some of the example projects to see Hygraph in action.

Why Hygraph

Choosing Hygraph for your Next.js project

Take the power of Next.js and combine it with a headless CMS for your Progressive Web Application, eCommerce store or Desktop app project.

Next.js boasts incredible server side rendering, static exporting, CSS-in-JS and comes with all the boilerplate configured for an out of box ready experience. Paired a Headless CMS with Nextjs, teams will reap the benefits of a highly performant site that gives more independence to to the marketing team without compromising developer experience.

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Developer Experience

We try to be the most un-opinionated CMS on the market with a wide collection of open source example projects to get you started.

Headless CMS

As a headless CMS (i.e. API based content management), you can be as modular and flexible as you need. We even support multiplatform content management.

Management API

Hygraph boasts a flexible and powerful management API to manage your content and schema, as well as a blazing fast content API.

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