A WordPress-to-Next.js migration tears apart your monolithic site and rebuilds it as a headless architecture. Next.js handles the frontend; your CMS and PMS connect through APIs on the backend. What you get: sub-second page loads, real-time room availability, dynamic pricing, and a booking engine that actually converts. Every indexed URL gets a 301 redirect, structured data migrates cleanly, and Search Console resubmission happens on day one.
FAQ
Will we lose Google rankings during the hotel website migration?
No. Every indexed WordPress URL gets mapped and redirected via Next.js edge middleware before the site goes live. Structured data, canonical tags, and sitemaps are rebuilt and resubmitted to Search Console on day one. Our migrations consistently show zero ranking loss — and most hotel clients see 15–25% organic traffic gains within 90 days, driven by improved Core Web Vitals.
How does the new booking engine connect to our PMS?
We build a Node.js API layer that connects to your PMS through its REST or SOAP API. Opera, Cloudbeds, Mews, Amadeus — all supported. Rates, availability, and restrictions sync bidirectionally in real time. When a guest books, the reservation pushes to your PMS and channel manager simultaneously, stopping overbookings before they happen.
How long does a hotel WordPress to Next.js migration take?
A single-property hotel with standard PMS integration typically takes 10–14 weeks from kickoff to launch. Multi-property migrations with complex channel manager setups run 14–20 weeks. We can also phase it — launch the marketing site first, then the booking engine — so you're not disrupting anything during peak season.
Can we still update room descriptions and photos ourselves?
Yes. We set up a headless CMS like Sanity with a hotel-specific content model covering room types, amenities, galleries, and seasonal promotions. Your team edits through a clean dashboard, and changes go live in seconds — no code, no waiting on a developer.
What happens to our existing OTA integrations (Booking.com, Expedia)?
They stay exactly as they are. Your channel manager keeps distributing inventory to OTAs as before. The difference is your direct channel now actually competes on speed and experience. Most hotel clients see a 10–20% shift from OTA to direct bookings within six months — which is real money saved in commission fees every single month.
How much will hosting cost after migrating to Next.js?
Most hotel sites run on Vercel Pro at $20/month per team member, with total hosting costs landing between $50–$200/month, even through traffic surges. Compare that to the $500–$2,000/month many hotels pay for managed WordPress hosting. The CDN is global by default — guests in Tokyo and London both get sub-second load times.
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