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WordPress toCustom Code Migration

Break free from plugin dependencies, security vulnerabilities, and slow performance. Our seamless migration preserves your content and SEO while transforming your site.

WordPress

Slow load times (4.3s)
Plugin conflicts
Security vulnerabilities

Custom Code

Lightning fast (0.8s)
Complete control
Enhanced security
Before
After

The Migration Journey

Discovery & Analysis

1-2 weeks

We analyze your WordPress site architecture, plugins, content structure, and performance bottlenecks to create a comprehensive migration strategy.

Site Structure Mapping
Complete
Plugin Functionality Analysis
Comprehensive
Performance Baseline
Established

Code Transformation: WordPress to Next.js

<?php
// WordPress approach - Bloated plugin-dependent architecture
function acme_shop_init() {
  // Load WooCommerce plugin
  if (!class_exists('WooCommerce')) {
    // Error: WooCommerce not active
  }
  
  // Load page builder
  if (!function_exists('elementor_load_plugin_textdomain')) {
    // Error: Elementor not active
  }
  
  // Load SEO plugin
  if (!function_exists('wpseo_init')) {
    // Warning: Yoast SEO not active
  }
  
  // Load caching plugin
  if (!class_exists('WP_Rocket')) {
    // Cache not configured
  }
  
  // Hook into 15+ filter chains
  add_filter('the_content', 'acme_filter_content');
  add_filter('woocommerce_product_tabs', 'acme_product_tabs');
  // ... dozens more hooks and filters
  
  // Add shortcodes that mix content and presentation
  add_shortcode('acme_product', 'acme_product_shortcode');
}
add_action('init', 'acme_shop_init');
  
// Mixed presentation and logic
function acme_product_shortcode($atts) {
  $args = shortcode_atts(array(
    'id' => 0,
    'layout' => 'grid',
  ), $atts);
  
  // Database query through WP abstraction
  $product = wc_get_product($args['id']);
  
  // HTML mixed with PHP output
  $output = '<div class="product-showcase">';
  $output .= '<h3>' . $product->get_title() . '</h3>';
  // ... more HTML mixed with PHP
  $output .= '</div>';
  
  return $output;
}
?>
WordPress: Plugin-dependent, mixed concerns, hard to maintain
High maintenance burden

Plugin to Component Transformation

WooCommerceCustom E-Commerce

WooCommerce

Complex e-commerce plugin with excessive features

Heavy and slow
Frequent updates needed
Potential security vulnerabilities
Custom E-Commerce

Streamlined commerce components with direct API integration

90% smaller codebase
3.5x faster checkout
Custom inventory logic

Yoast SEONext.js Metadata API

Yoast SEO

SEO plugin with admin-heavy interface

Heavy and slow
Frequent updates needed
Potential security vulnerabilities
Next.js Metadata API

Built-in metadata handling with type safety

Native SEO implementation
No admin UI overhead
Type-safe metadata

Contact Form 7React Form Components

Contact Form 7

Form handling with complex shortcodes

Heavy and slow
Frequent updates needed
Potential security vulnerabilities
React Form Components

Custom form components with React Hook Form

Client-side validation
Real-time feedback
75% less JavaScript

W3 Total CacheNext.js Cache

W3 Total Cache

Complex caching with extensive config options

Heavy and slow
Frequent updates needed
Potential security vulnerabilities
Next.js Cache

Built-in caching with CDN integration

Zero configuration
Automatic cache control
Edge network delivery

Migration Results

Average Speed Improvement

81%

Faster page loads after migration

JavaScript Size Reduction

93%

Smaller code footprint

SEO Ranking Preservation

100%

No loss in search visibility

Average Conversion Increase

32%

Higher conversion rates post-migration

Security Vulnerability Reduction

96%

Fewer security risks

Maintenance Time Reduction

74%

Less time spent on updates

Data based on 50+ WordPress migrations completed over the past 12 months, measured with Google Core Web Vitals and client analytics

100% SEO Preservation Guarantee

SEO Metrics Before & After

Rankings100% Preserved
URL Structure100% Maintained
Meta Information100% Transferred
Core Web Vitals+86% Improvement
Our SEO Preservation Process
1
Complete URL Mapping

Every WordPress URL is mapped to its equivalent in the new structure with proper redirects.

2
Metadata Transfer

All titles, descriptions, and custom metadata fields are preserved with precision.

3
Structured Data Migration

Schema.org markup and other structured data are carefully preserved and enhanced.

4
Performance Optimization

Google's Core Web Vitals are significantly improved, boosting your search rankings.

Our guarantee: We ensure your site maintains or improves SEO rankings during migration, or we'll work for free until it does.

Migration Success Stories

E-commerce Store

Sarah J., Marketing Director

"After years of WordPress slowdowns during sales events, our migration to a custom site was transformative. Page loads went from 6s to under 1s, and our conversion rate jumped 45%. The migration was smooth with zero downtime."

Before (WordPress)
Cart Abandonment
68%
After (Custom)
Cart Abandonment
31%
54% reduction

Professional Services Firm

Michael T., COO

"Our WordPress site was becoming a liability with constant security patches and plugin conflicts. The migration to custom code eliminated these headaches completely. Our team now spends 70% less time on website maintenance."

Before (WordPress)
Weekly Maintenance
8.5 hours
After (Custom)
Weekly Maintenance
2.5 hours
70% reduction

Media Publisher

David L., Technical Director

"With 2000+ articles and high traffic spikes, our WordPress site would regularly crash. Since migrating to a custom Next.js solution, we've handled 3x our normal traffic without issues, and our hosting costs dropped significantly."

Before (WordPress)
Server Costs
$1,250/mo
After (Custom)
Server Costs
$320/mo
74% savings

Common Migration Questions

The timeline depends on your site's complexity. A basic brochure site might take 2-3 weeks, while e-commerce sites or complex membership platforms can take 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline during our initial assessment.
No. We map every feature of your WordPress site and recreate it with modern, efficient code. In fact, most clients gain additional functionality because custom code allows for more flexibility than WordPress plugins.
We build custom content management interfaces that are tailored specifically to your needs. Many clients report that our custom CMS is actually easier to use than WordPress because it's streamlined for your specific content without unnecessary options.
We guarantee no negative impact on your SEO. We preserve all URLs, metadata, and content structure, and implement proper redirects for any changed URLs. In fact, most sites see SEO improvements after migration due to better Core Web Vital scores.
We identify all functionality provided by your plugins and implement them with clean, efficient custom code. This eliminates plugin dependencies, conflicts, and security vulnerabilities while maintaining all the features you need.
All media files are migrated to a modern image management system with automatic optimization. Your images will load faster, look better on all devices, and use less bandwidth than they did on WordPress.

Have more migration questions?

We're happy to answer any questions about your specific WordPress migration needs. Get in touch for a free migration assessment.

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