Easily deploy HeadstartWP to Vercel with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and experts – start deploying today!

So you’ve built an awesome WordPress headless website using HeadstartWP. It’s been tested, works great in your local and now you’re ready to deploy to Vercel. It’s an easy process and in this step-by-step guide, I’m going to walk you through the 4-steps for deployment. By the end, you’ll be deploying projects like a pro.

With Vercel’s user-friendly interface, it’s as easy as pie. But to make your journey even smoother, I’ve broken down the process into digestible steps, complete with screenshots. Let’s unravel the magic of effortlessly deploying HeadstartWP to Vercel together!

The first step to deploy HeadstartWP to Vercel is to create a new project. It’s super easy. Just log in to your Vercel account. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. You can sign up for free. Once you’re in, navigate to the dashboard and click Add New…, then Project or click the Create a New Project button. Give your project a unique name. This name will help you identify your project among others, so choose wisely!

Now that we’ve got our project, it’s time to connect it to our HeadstartWP repository. Welcome to Step 2 of deploying HeadstartWP to Vercel. On the Let’s build something new page, you’ll see a list of your GitHub repositories. Find the project you’d like to deploy, then click Import.

Remember, you’ll need to have your HeadstartWP codebase already pushed to a Git repository. If it’s not, take a moment to do so.

Alright, we’re making great progress! Now, let’s configure our project. Step 3 to deploying HeadstartWP to Vercel is easy since it will automatically detect the settings from your HeadstartWP repository. However, you might want to make a few changes based on your needs.

You’ll see several fields that you can customize. These include the Project Name, Framework Preset, and Root Directory. Feel free to tweak these as you see fit, but sure sure to leave Next.js selected under the Framework Preset option.

Next, you’ll want to set your Environment Variables. Add the NEXT_PUBLIC_HEADLESS_WP_URL variable and point it to where your WordPress installation lives.

Here comes the exciting part. We’re finally ready to deploy HeadstartWP to Vercel! Simply click on the Deploy button. Vercel will then automatically build your project and deploy it. You’ll be able to watch the progress in real-time. Once it’s done, you’ll receive a unique URL where your deployed project lives.

Congratulations! You’ve just deployed your first HeadstartWP project to Vercel. High five!

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I’m receiving an error message that says, Error: The Edge Function "src/middleware" is referencing unsupported modules during deployment. How can I resolve this issue?

Don’t sweat it! This usually happens when there’s a compatibility hiccup with the version of Next.js you’re using, specifically version 13.4.4. But hey, here’s a solution that will save the day: why not give upgrading a shot? The latest and greatest version available right now is 13.4.7. By upgrading to that, you should be able to wave goodbye to this error and smoothly continue with your deployment.

Error: The Edge Function "src/middleware" is referencing unsupported modules:
	- index.js: ./resvg.wasm?module, ./yoga.wasm?module
NOW_SANDBOX_WORKER_EDGE_FUNCTION_UNSUPPORTED_MODULES: The Edge Function "src/middleware" is referencing unsupported modules:	- index.js: ./resvg.wasm?module, ./yoga.wasm?module

Upgrading Next.js to the latest version ensures that you benefit from bug fixes, performance enhancements, and compatibility improvements introduced in subsequent releases. Before proceeding with the upgrade, it is advisable to review the Next.js documentation and release notes to understand any potential breaking changes or migration steps required for your specific project.

To upgrade Next.js, follow these general steps:

1. Update the Next.js package version specified in your project’s package.json file. Locate the next dependency and change the version to 13.4.7 or the latest stable version available at the time.
2. Run the package manager’s command to install the updated Next.js version. For example, if you are using npm, execute the following command in your terminal or command prompt: npm install next@latest
3. Once the installation is complete, rebuild your Next.js project to ensure that all dependencies and files are correctly updated. Run the appropriate command based on your package manager: npm run build
4. Finally, redeploy your Next.js application to Vercel. Ensure that the deployment process completes successfully without any further “Unsupported Modules” error messages.

If you encounter any other issues or if the error persists even after upgrading, try reaching out to Next.js community, browse relevant forums, or refer to the official Next.js documentation for further troubleshooting steps.

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And there you have it! A simple and easy guide to deploy HeadstartWP to Vercel. I hope this guide has helped demystify the process for you. Remember, practice makes perfect. So, don’t be afraid to experiment and deploy more projects. Happy coding, my friend.