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WordPress naar Next.js Migratie — Los Angeles

WordPress Migratie Zonder Downtime voor LA Bedrijven

3×
Faster Load Times
Post-migration average
94+
PageSpeed Score
Mobile, up from ~61
0
Plugin Dependencies
Down from 18+
0%
Ranking Loss
Full SEO preservation
What Is a WordPress to Next.js Migration?

A WordPress to Next.js migration replaces your monolithic site with a decoupled architecture: a headless CMS handles content via API, while a Next.js frontend delivers pages through static generation, server-side rendering, and edge caching. You get 3× faster load times, 90+ Core Web Vitals scores, no plugin vulnerabilities, and a fraction of the maintenance overhead — without losing a single search ranking.

Waar projecten falen

Your WordPress mobile PageSpeed scores are stuck in the 50s and 60s That's not just embarrassing — Google's Core Web Vitals ranking factor is actively suppressing your organic traffic right now.
Those weekly plugin updates and security patches? They're eating 4-5 hours of your time Miss one update and you're looking at exploits that routinely cost $10K+ to clean up.
Maybe you've tried migrating before and watched your rankings tank Broken redirects and lost structured data can take 6-12 months to recover from. That's not a risk worth taking twice.
WordPress hosting costs scale linearly with traffic When the LA Times covers your business or you launch a product, your site goes down at exactly the moment it shouldn't.
Editors are fighting Gutenberg blocks and a sluggish admin panel every day Those publishing delays cost real revenue during peak campaigns.
And if you're running e-commerce, slow mobile catalog pages are killing you Every 100ms of extra load time cuts conversion rates by up to 7%.

Compliance

Full 301 Redirect Mapping

We crawl every URL on your WordPress site and build a complete redirect map before a single line of code ships. No orphaned pages, no broken backlinks, no link equity left behind.

Structured Data Migration

Schema markup, Open Graph tags, canonical URLs, and XML sitemaps all get rebuilt and verified directly in Google Search Console. Your rich snippets come through intact.

Zero-Downtime Cutover

The DNS switch happens while your WordPress instance runs in read-only fallback mode for 30-60 days. Traffic never hits a dead end during the transition.

Content Extraction Pipeline

Node.js scripts pull every post, page, custom field, and media asset through the WordPress REST API. Gutenberg blocks convert to React components automatically.

Performance Monitoring

For 60 days after launch, we track Core Web Vitals, crawl errors, and index coverage. Ranking fluctuations get caught before they turn into real problems.

Headless CMS Security

Dropping WordPress plugins eliminates your biggest attack surface. Content lives in Git, gets served from an edge CDN, and backs up continuously.

Wat we bouwen

Headless CMS Setup

We configure Sanity, Contentful, or whichever headless CMS fits your team — with structured content models that mirror your existing WordPress architecture and actually improve on it.

Next.js 15 App Router Build

The frontend uses a hybrid SSG/SSR approach built on the App Router with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and edge caching on Vercel for sub-100ms TTFB.

Plugin-to-API Replacement

Every WordPress plugin gets replaced with a purpose-built API integration — forms, Algolia search, analytics, auth, payments. None of the bloat makes the trip.

Image Optimization Pipeline

All media assets get extracted, converted to WebP or AVIF, and served through Next.js Image with responsive breakpoints and lazy loading.

E-commerce Catalog Migration

WooCommerce products, variants, inventory, and payment integrations move to headless commerce. Catalog pages load faster. Conversion rates follow.

Editorial Workflow Design

Live preview, draft/publish states, role-based access, and content scheduling are all built into your new CMS. Editors ship faster without pulling a developer into every change.

Ons proces

01

WordPress Audit & URL Crawl

We inventory every page, post, plugin, redirect, and structured data element on your site. You get a detailed migration scope document — risk flags, clear timeline, no surprises.
Week 1
02

Architecture & CMS Selection

Then we design the Next.js architecture and headless CMS content models based on the audit. Plugin replacements, API integrations, and hosting strategy are locked in before any build work starts.
Week 2
03

Content Extraction & Build

Automated scripts extract all content and media while the Next.js frontend gets built in parallel — component development, 301 redirect mapping, and structured data implementation all happening at the same time.
Weeks 3–5
04

QA, SEO Verification & Staging

Full cross-browser testing, redirect validation, Search Console verification, and Lighthouse audits run on staging. Your team reviews and signs off before anything goes live.
Week 6
05

Zero-Downtime Launch & Monitoring

DNS cutover happens with WordPress in read-only fallback. Sixty days of post-launch monitoring covers Core Web Vitals, crawl errors, and index coverage. We fix anything that moves.
Week 7+
Next.js 15ReactVercelSanityContentfulNode.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Veelgestelde vragen

Will I lose my Google rankings during the migration?

No. We build a complete 301 redirect map covering every URL before launch. Structured data, canonical URLs, meta tags, and XML sitemaps get rebuilt and verified in Search Console. Then we monitor crawl errors and index coverage for 60 days to catch any fluctuations early.

How long does a WordPress to Next.js migration take?

Simple content sites take 3-4 weeks. Business sites with custom functionality run 5-7 weeks. WooCommerce migrations with catalog pages, payment integrations, and inventory typically take 6-10 weeks. Enterprise sites with 1,000+ pages can stretch to 8-12 weeks depending on complexity.

What happens to my WordPress plugins after migration?

Every plugin gets replaced with a purpose-built integration or native Next.js functionality. Contact forms connect to dedicated form services, search moves to Algolia, analytics use lightweight scripts, and auth runs through proper identity providers. You go from 18+ plugin dependencies to zero.

Do I need to pick a headless CMS before we start?

No. The audit phase looks at your content structure, editorial workflow, and team size to figure out which headless CMS actually fits. Sanity works well for developer-heavy teams, Contentful suits larger editorial operations, and there are other solid options — we'll walk you through them based on your situation.

What does zero-downtime migration actually mean?

During DNS cutover, your WordPress site stays live in read-only mode as a fallback while Next.js starts serving traffic. No maintenance window, no error pages. We keep WordPress accessible for 30-60 days as a safety net before full decommission.

How much does a WordPress to Next.js migration cost in 2026?

Fixed-fee projects start at $6,000 for content sites under 50 pages. Business sites with custom integrations typically run $8,000-$14,000. E-commerce migrations range from $14,000-$25,000+ depending on catalog size and payment complexity. Every quote includes 60-day post-launch monitoring and support.

WordPress to Next.js Migration from $6,000
Fixed-fee. 60-day post-launch monitoring included.
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