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Thomas Beckford
Thomas Beckford

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WordPress to Next.js Migration

The Problem

Client came to us with a WordPress nightmare:

3.5s load time (mobile)
47 plugins causing conflicts
£450/month hosting costs
Site breaking every update

The Solution Stack

PayloadCMS (Headless CMS)
TypeScript-based
Built-in APIs
Zero plugins needed
Next.js (Frontend)
Static generation
Image optimization
Edge caching

Business Impact:
Conversion rate: +185%
Bounce rate: 68% → 23%
Zero maintenance headaches

The Process

  • Week 1: Setup PayloadCMS + Next.js
  • Week 2: Migrate content via API
  • Week 3: Build frontend blocks
  • Week 4: Launch and optimize

Why This Works
✅ Performance: Static generation beats database queries
✅ Developer Experience: TypeScript + modern tooling
✅ Scalability: Handle traffic spikes effortlessly
✅ Security: No WordPress vulnerabilities
✅ Cost: 90% cheaper hosting

When to Migrate?, perfect for:

SaaS companies
E-commerce sites
Marketing sites with high traffic
Teams tired of WordPress maintenance

Need help with your WordPress migration?
At AwaitCode, we specialize in WordPress → Next.js + PayloadCMS migrations.

Get a free site audit: DM me or check our website.
https://awaitcode.com
tebeckford@gmail.com

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