WordPress to Next.js Migration — 3–5x Faster Sites, Zero SEO Loss
We migrate WordPress sites to Next.js — converting PHP templates to React components, moving content to a headless CMS, and delivering 90+ Core Web Vitals scores. Every URL redirected, every ranking preserved, every page faster.
ZTABS provides wordpress to next.js migration — We migrate WordPress sites to Next.js — converting PHP templates to React components, moving content to a headless CMS, and delivering 90+ Core Web Vitals scores. Every URL redirected, every ranking preserved, every page faster. Our capabilities include content migration, headless cms setup, next.js frontend build, and more.
How We Approach WordPress to Next.js Migration
WordPress served you well, but it's holding you back. Plugin bloat, slow page loads, security patches, hosting complexity, and a PHP codebase that modern developers don't want to touch. Next.js solves all of these problems while keeping what WordPress does well — content management.
A WordPress to Next.js migration doesn't mean losing your content workflow. We move your content to a headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful, Payload, or Strapi) that gives editors an even better writing experience than WordPress, while the Next.js frontend serves pages in under 1 second with static generation, image optimization, and edge caching built in. The typical performance improvement is dramatic: WordPress sites scoring 40–60 on Google's Core Web Vitals consistently score 90–98 after migration to Next.js.
That's not just a vanity metric — Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor, and faster sites convert better (every 100ms of load time improvement increases conversion by ~1%). Our migration process is methodical. We start by crawling every page of your WordPress site: URLs, content, metadata, images, internal links, redirect chains, structured data, and custom functionality.
We build the new Next.js site in parallel with your live WordPress site, so there's zero disruption during development. When the new site is ready, we run an automated comparison — every page, every URL, every meta tag — to verify parity. Cutover happens in under 30 minutes with DNS switching, and we monitor Google Search Console daily for 60 days post-launch.
We've migrated sites ranging from 50-page marketing sites to 5,000+ page content platforms. The content volume doesn't scare us — we use AI-assisted content extraction and transformation pipelines that handle bulk migrations efficiently.
Common Use Cases for WordPress to Next.js Migration
- Marketing website migration — move a corporate WordPress site to Next.js with better performance and SEO
- Blog and content platform — migrate a high-traffic WordPress blog to Next.js with a headless CMS backend
- Headless WordPress — keep WordPress as your CMS but replace the frontend with Next.js for speed
- Multi-language site — migrate a WordPress WPML multilingual site to Next.js with i18n routing
- Membership site — move a WordPress membership or gated content site to Next.js with auth
- WordPress + WooCommerce — migrate the content site to Next.js while moving the store to Shopify
- Portfolio and agency site — migrate a creative agency's WordPress site to a fast, modern Next.js portfolio
- Enterprise WordPress multisite — migrate a WordPress network to individual Next.js apps or a monorepo
Part of our Platform Migration Services — explore all migration paths including WordPress, Magento, WooCommerce, and legacy system modernization.
What Our WordPress to Next.js Migration Includes
Core capabilities we deliver as part of our wordpress to next.js migration.
Content Migration
Extract all pages, posts, custom post types, ACF fields, media, and metadata from WordPress and restructure for the new CMS.
Headless CMS Setup
Set up Sanity, Contentful, Payload, or Strapi as your new CMS with an editing experience your team will prefer over WordPress.
Next.js Frontend Build
Convert WordPress templates to React components with static site generation, image optimization, and responsive design.
SEO Preservation
Complete URL mapping, 301 redirects, meta tag migration, structured data, XML sitemaps, and canonical tags — nothing gets lost.
Plugin Replacement
Replace WordPress plugins with purpose-built APIs and services — forms, analytics, search, auth, and integrations.
Performance Optimization
Deliver 90+ Core Web Vitals with static generation, edge caching, lazy loading, and optimized asset delivery on Vercel.
Technologies We Use for WordPress to Next.js Migration
Our team picks the right tools for each project — not trends.
Next.js
Next.js transforms web applications into high-performance, SEO-friendly platforms that drive user engagement and boost conversion rates. Leverage its capabilities to streamline your development process and accelerate time-to-market, ensuring your business stays ahead of the competition.
React
Harness the power of React to accelerate your development process, enhance user experiences, and drive ROI. With its component-based architecture, React allows businesses to build dynamic applications that are both scalable and maintainable, ensuring long-term success in a competitive landscape.
Node.js
Node.js empowers businesses to build scalable applications with unparalleled speed and efficiency. By leveraging its non-blocking architecture, organizations can deliver seamless user experiences and accelerate time-to-market, driving innovation and growth.
TypeScript
TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript that adds static type checking and enhanced tooling. Catch errors at compile time, improve code maintainability, and accelerate development with world-class IDE support.
WordPress
WordPress powers 43% of the web. Build custom themes, plugins, headless setups with Next.js, and WooCommerce stores. Leverage its massive ecosystem for rapid delivery and ongoing maintenance.
Our WordPress to Next.js Migration Process
Every wordpress to next.js migration project follows a proven delivery process with clear milestones.
WordPress Audit
Crawl every page, URL, plugin, custom field, and integration on your WordPress site to define the full migration scope.
CMS & Architecture Selection
Choose the headless CMS and Next.js architecture that matches your content model, team workflow, and scaling needs.
Content Extraction
Export all WordPress content — pages, posts, media, ACF fields, Yoast SEO data — using automated extraction pipelines.
Next.js Build
Build the Next.js frontend with all page templates, navigation, search, forms, and interactive components.
Redirect Mapping & SEO Verification
Map every WordPress URL to its Next.js equivalent, implement 301 redirects, and verify all SEO signals in staging.
Cutover & 60-Day Monitoring
Switch DNS to the new site with minimal downtime, then monitor rankings, traffic, and functionality for 60 days.
Why Choose ZTABS for WordPress to Next.js Migration?
What sets us apart for wordpress to next.js migration.
23 Next.js Products Shipped
We've built 23 of our own products on Next.js. We know the target platform inside out — not just in theory.
WordPress + Next.js Expertise
We're experts in both platforms. We understand WordPress internals (hooks, custom post types, ACF) and Next.js architecture deeply.
Zero SEO Loss Track Record
Every migration we've done has preserved or improved search rankings within 30 days of launch.
AI-Assisted Migration
We use AI for content extraction, URL pattern matching, and automated visual comparison testing to ensure nothing gets missed.
Under 30 Minutes Downtime
We run the old and new sites in parallel and cut over with DNS switching. Most migrations have under 30 minutes of actual downtime.
60-Day Post-Launch Support
We monitor Google Search Console, fix edge cases, and optimize the new site for 60 days after launch — included in every migration.
Ready to Get Started with WordPress to Next.js Migration?
Projects typically start from $10,000 for MVPs and range to $250,000+ for enterprise platforms. Every engagement begins with a free consultation to scope your requirements and provide a detailed estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions About WordPress to Next.js Migration
Find answers to common questions about our wordpress to next.js migration.
We extract all content from WordPress using the REST API and direct database access — pages, posts, custom post types, ACF fields, Yoast SEO data, media files, and metadata. We then restructure this content for your chosen headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful, Payload, or Strapi) and build Next.js page templates that render it. The result is the same content, better performance, and a modern editing experience.
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