WordPress to Next.js Migration
Migrate from WordPress to a modern, high-performance Next.js stack — keeping your content, preserving SEO, gaining speed
- Dramatically faster website performance
- Modern, scalable technology stack
- Better SEO with Next.js and headless architecture
- Reduced hosting costs and technical debt
What We Deliver
WordPress powers much of the web, but it comes with limitations. Server-side rendering, plugin bloat, security concerns, and performance issues slow down many WordPress sites. For growing businesses, a modern tech stack can be transformative — but migration is daunting.
We specialise in WordPress to Next.js migrations. We handle the entire process — auditing your current site, planning the new architecture, migrating content, setting up a headless CMS, implementing redirects, and preserving your SEO.
The result is a faster, more secure, more maintainable website built on modern technology. Your content migrates seamlessly, your URLs stay the same, and your SEO authority is preserved.
Why Choose Us
What makes our wordpress to next.js migration service different.
Migration Expertise
We've migrated dozens of WordPress sites. We know the pitfalls, have proven processes, and ensure zero content loss and zero SEO damage.
Headless CMS Integration
Rather than replacing WordPress with WordPress, we integrate a modern headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful) so you get content flexibility with Next.js performance.
SEO Preservation
We implement proper 301 redirects, preserve metadata, maintain authority, and often see SEO improvements post-migration thanks to performance gains.
Zero Downtime Migration
Your site stays live during migration. We run both in parallel, test thoroughly, then switch over seamlessly with no visitor disruption.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Compare the published scope, then confirm deliverables, exclusions and terms in your written proposal.
Consultation
Audit, recommendations, and migration strategy without implementation.
- Site audit & analysis
- Plugin assessment
- CMS recommendations
- Migration strategy
- Cost & timeline estimates
- Presentation & Q&A
Standard Migration
Complete WordPress to Next.js migration with headless CMS.
- Complete site audit
- Content migration
- Headless CMS setup
- Redirect implementation
- SEO preservation
- Performance optimisation
- 1 month support
Full Migration + CMS
Complex migration with custom functionality and advanced features.
- Everything in Standard
- Custom functionality rebuilding
- Advanced integrations
- Custom fields & workflows
- Extended team training
- Extended support period
All prices are in GBP and exclude VAT. Contact us for a custom quote.
Get Started in Three Simple Steps
Forget complicated onboarding. We've made getting started effortless: choose your plan, tell us about your brand, and we'll handle the rest.
Discovery & Strategy
We audit your WordPress site, analyse plugins and custom code, assess what migrates vs. what needs rebuilding, and create a detailed migration plan and timeline.
Content & Functionality Migration
We migrate content to your headless CMS, rebuild critical custom functionality in Next.js, set up the new architecture, and thoroughly test everything.
Testing, SEO, & Launch
We test across all devices and scenarios, implement SEO best practices, set up redirects, run parallel testing, then switch over seamlessly. Post-launch support included.
What You Get
Available capabilities. Confirm the deliverables and exclusions for your selected package in the proposal.
Site Audit & Planning
We audit your WordPress site, analyse plugins and functionality, identify what needs migration vs. what can be improved, and create a detailed migration plan.
Content Migration
All WordPress content — posts, pages, custom post types, metadata — is migrated to your new headless CMS. Media files are optimised and transferred.
Custom Functionality Rebuilding
Custom plugins and functionality are rebuilt in Next.js. We prioritise, schedule, and ensure no critical functionality is lost.
Headless CMS Setup
We set up and configure your headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful, etc.), design content models, and integrate with your Next.js frontend.
SEO & Redirect Management
301 redirects are set up to preserve SEO authority. Meta tags, sitemaps, and structured data are maintained and optimised for the new architecture.
Performance & Security
Your new Next.js site is dramatically faster with automatic optimisations. Security is hardened with modern best practices.
Complete Office Fitouts, Sydney
From WordPress to a connected Next.js website
Josh had already built the frontend. We handled the migration and backend: 630 blog posts moved into Sanity, production hosting, enquiry intake and connections to the team's invoicing, email, SMS and marketing tools.
Read the migration case studyWhat Our Clients Say
Real words from the businesses we've helped grow.
Matt and his team did the most wonderful job in creating our new website for Booked Images…
Angie Jones
Booked Images
I am the first author Matt has ever had, and it has worked like a dream. Everything I have asked for has been done quickly and efficiently. I cannot recommend Matt and his team highly enough…
Jeremy J Mills
Author
Matt did a fantastic job of creating my website and working on my SEO. He was very helpful and patient, and always happy to explain everything, which is very helpful if you are not very technical. I'm very happy with the results and would definitely recommend.
Liz Patey
Owner, Liz Patey Makeup
MattDarm manages social media for our real estate agency and we finally have everything in order. Their professional approach, quick responses, and excellent communication have made us far more visible to our clients. Highly recommended!
Alina Stefanovičiūtė
Owner, Global Properties AS Real Estate
MattDarm built the Cancer Black Care website from scratch and the result is an invaluable resource for our community. Their dedication and expertise were evident throughout, and they went above and beyond to meet every requirement. Highly recommended!
Paul Campbell
Managing Director, Cancer Black Care
We initially hired Matt for a specific project to help us improve and develop our LMS on LearnDash. He did such an excellent job that what started as one project quickly developed into an ongoing working relationship…
Marcelo Pereira
General Manager, Interface Aesthetics
I have used Matt on 2 brand projects. He is an extremely talented, resourceful and responsive creative force. He produces results for businesses ranging from millions to billions in value in variety of sectors. Highly recommended.
Paul Kells
After trying many different agencies, MattDarm is exactly what I was looking for. They don't just deliver — they consult on the why behind every decision. Everything is built around the long-term success of my business, and that's made all the difference.
Adam Saez
Owner, Plant Power Academy
I've worked with MattDarm for several years. They consistently produce the highest quality work with an excellent range of expertise. Always delivered on time and a pleasure to work with — highly recommended.
Daniel Ashby
CEO, Digitally Responsive
MattDarm's sites are visually stunning and technically up to date. A really great team to work with — professional, creative, and always on point.
Paul Harvey
Owner, Paul Harvey
Matt has been absolutely brilliant. I came into this project with a pretty clear idea of what I wanted, but also changed my mind about things constantly as we went. Matt just rolled with it. Nothing was ever too difficult and there was never any drama, he'd just work out how to make it happen…
Josh Broyda
Complete Office Fitouts
We recently used MattDarm to rebuild our website and add a shop. From the beginning, Matt was professional, helpful, honest and transparent, and surprised us with ideas we would never have thought of…
Amira Sari
Client, Tile In Progress
MattDarm built the Rockee website from scratch with excellent results. They took my brief, helped with wireframes and design, and handled both front-end and back-end development. The end result was a high-converting, successful website.
Matt Laybourn
Owner, Rockee
MattDarm did an amazing job with our Beans Coffee Club site. They handled all the technical work like pros and delivered everything on time. Easy to work with and super dependable — would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Richard Jones
Managing Director, Beans Coffee Club
MattDarm has been a reliable partner across several IT projects. Their technical knowledge is impressive, but what sets them apart is a problem-solving attitude and the ability to bring clarity to even the most complex situations. High-quality results, every time.
Michael Borzecki
Owner, 6 Pack Supplements
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