The latest articles on DEV Community by Thomas Beckford (@thomasbeckford). https://dev.to/thomasbeckford https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1422167%2Fd7260972-05b6-4d6e-9c95-91b5d1b6aa87.jpeg https://dev.to/thomasbeckford en Thomas Beckford Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:19:24 +0000 https://dev.to/thomasbeckford/wordpress-to-nextjs-migration-3dj8 https://dev.to/thomasbeckford/wordpress-to-nextjs-migration-3dj8 <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Client came to us with a WordPress nightmare:</p> <p>3.5s load time (mobile)<br> 47 plugins causing conflicts<br> £450/month hosting costs<br> Site breaking every update</p> <h2> The Solution Stack </h2> <p>PayloadCMS (Headless CMS)<br> TypeScript-based<br> Built-in APIs<br> Zero plugins needed<br> Next.js (Frontend)<br> Static generation<br> Image optimization<br> Edge caching</p> <p>Business Impact:<br> Conversion rate: +185%<br> Bounce rate: 68% → 23%<br> Zero maintenance headaches</p> <h2> The Process </h2> <ul> <li>Week 1: Setup PayloadCMS + Next.js</li> <li>Week 2: Migrate content via API</li> <li>Week 3: Build frontend blocks</li> <li>Week 4: Launch and optimize</li> </ul> <p>Why This Works<br> ✅ Performance: Static generation beats database queries<br> ✅ Developer Experience: TypeScript + modern tooling<br> ✅ Scalability: Handle traffic spikes effortlessly<br> ✅ Security: No WordPress vulnerabilities<br> ✅ Cost: 90% cheaper hosting</p> <h2> When to Migrate?, perfect for: </h2> <p>SaaS companies<br> E-commerce sites<br> Marketing sites with high traffic<br> Teams tired of WordPress maintenance</p> <p>Need help with your WordPress migration?<br> At AwaitCode, we specialize in WordPress → Next.js + PayloadCMS migrations.</p> <p>Get a free site audit: DM me or check our website.<br> <a href="https://awaitcode.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://awaitcode.com</a><br> <a href="mailto:tebeckford@gmail.com">tebeckford@gmail.com</a></p>