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
Top comments (0)