Convert WordPressto Next.js (Headless)

Migrate to a headless WordPress backend with a Next.js frontend—keep your editors in WordPress while delivering a faster, more secure site with ISR/SSG/SSR and SEO parity.

  • Redirects & URL mapping (no link rot)
  • WPGraphQL/REST wiring to CPTs & fields
  • Draft previews with auth
  • Zero-downtime cutover plan
classic WP → headless WP + Next.js Safe
// map URLs → 301 redirects
fetch('/api/graphql') → hydrate
export const revalidate = 60; // ISR ✓

Author

WordPress

Build

Next.js

Deliver

CDN / Edge

WordPress → Next.js migration: what we deliver

We handle the technical lift and protect your traffic—content, URLs, SEO, and editorial workflows preserved.

Audit & Parity

Inventory content, templates, plugins. Define SEO parity and KPIs.

URL Mapping & 301s

One-to-one routes or improved structure with 301 redirects.

Content Modeling

CPTs/fields for clean APIs—no theme lock-in or plugin bloat.

WPGraphQL / REST

Wire data flows, auth, pagination; ACF/Yoast/Woo supported.

Previews & Roles

Secure draft previews with auth; editors keep WordPress.

Perf & Hosting

ISR/SSG/SSR per route; CDN/Edge caching and CI/CD.

How the migration works

A careful, low-risk migration with clear checkpoints and rollback plans.

  1. Step 1

    Audit

    Crawl, inventory, analytics review, tech assessment.

  2. Step 2

    Plan & Model

    Define routes, 301s, content types, fields, and APIs.

  3. Step 3

    Build & Integrate

    Next.js components, previews, CI/CD, monitoring.

  4. Step 4

    Cutover & Verify

    Staged launch, QA, SEO checks, post-launch fixes.

One-Time Migration

Best for sites moving off classic WordPress in a single project.

  • URL mapping & 301 redirects
  • Previews, SEO parity, analytics
  • Launch support & warranty
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Managed Evolution

For teams preferring phased migration with ongoing improvements.

  • Strangler pattern rollout
  • Monitoring, SLOs, experiments
  • Roadmap & enablement
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about migrating WordPress to Next.js.

Will our rankings drop?+

Our redirects, SEO parity checks, and crawl/analytics monitoring protect traffic during and after launch.

Can editors still use WordPress?+

Yes. WordPress remains the CMS; Next.js consumes content via GraphQL or REST with secure previews.

How long does it take?+

Depends on scope. Typical migrations run 3–8 weeks for marketing sites; phased rollouts available.

Can you migrate WooCommerce?+

Yes. We support Woo data/APIs, cart/checkout strategies, and SEO-safe URL mapping.

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