Next.js vs WordPress for a small business site
WordPress runs a huge share of the web, and you do own your content — but plugin sprawl, security patching, and slow page loads are the price. A modern Next.js build gives you the speed and security of current tooling, with a focused CMS instead of a plugin pile-up.
| WordPress | Hesperos | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Often slow; depends on plugins/host | 98–99 desktop, 85–91 mobile measured, no plugin roulette |
| Security | Frequent plugin/core patching | Minimal attack surface, modern stack |
| Maintenance | Ongoing plugin & update upkeep | Low-maintenance, no plugin sprawl |
| Custom features | Plugin-driven, can get messy | Built cleanly into one codebase |
| Editing | Familiar WP admin | A focused CMS built for your content |
| Ownership | You own it (self-hosted) | You own the code and the CMS outright |
When WordPress is the better choice
If you rely on a specific WordPress plugin ecosystem, run a large content operation, or already have a team fluent in WordPress, staying put can make sense. For most marketing sites, it's more maintenance and slower than a modern build.
For a fast, secure, low-maintenance marketing site you still edit yourself, a Next.js revamp beats a plugin-heavy WordPress install — without giving up ownership.
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Common questions
Will I lose my content moving off WordPress?
No — migrating your existing content is part of the revamp.
Is Next.js harder to update than WordPress?
No. You get a CMS tailored to your content, so editing is simpler than a cluttered WP admin — without the plugin maintenance.
What about all my plugins?
Most plugin functionality (forms, SEO, payments) is built directly into the site instead, so there's nothing to keep patched.
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