WordPress speed optimisation in Manchester
If your WordPress site is slow or failing Core Web Vitals, we stabilise it, trim plugins, and move you to Next.js when that delivers the best result. Local teams, zero downtime.
Zero-downtime migrations · Redirect maps · GA4 & Tag Manager carried over · Core Web Vitals tuned for Manchester and UK traffic
Average mobile LCP
1.3s
Post-optimisation across Manchester sites.
Plugins removed
12 avg
Per build before moving to a leaner stack.
Page speed uplift
3.4x
Median improvement after caching + image fixes.
Why Manchester teams move off WordPress
We hear the same pain points from “WordPress migration Manchester” calls every week. Here are the fastest wins when you move to React and Next.js.
- Core Web Vitals warnings in Search Console (LCP, FID/INP, CLS).
- Plugins stacked for caching, SEO and builders that clash with each other.
- Render-blocking assets and bloated themes slowing down first paint.
- Expensive hosting that still feels sluggish for Manchester visitors.
What stays intact
- Your domain and email setup stay untouched.
- Content, media and forms are rebuilt with redirects in place.
- Analytics, goals and Tag Manager move over cleanly.
- WooCommerce data can be preserved or replatformed safely.
Migration playbook
Speed audit and quick fixes
Measure CWV on real devices, profile plugins, optimise images, fonts and caching. Remove or replace heavy add-ons.
Template and code clean-up
Strip unused themes, refactor templates, tighten database queries, and stabilise forms and checkout flows.
Migration path when needed
If WordPress cannot meet targets, we plan a React/Next.js rebuild with a redirect map and GA4/Tag Manager carried over.
Recent wins
Manchester retailer
Removed 14 plugins, fixed CLS, then moved to Next.js for a stable 0.9s LCP.
Salford SaaS
Went headless to escape builder bloat; organic demos up 68%.
Middleton trades
Speed fixes first, then phased migration to React with no downtime.
What you get
- Stable Core Web Vitals and cleaner plugin stack within the first sprint.
- Clear go/no-go decision on staying with WordPress vs. moving to Next.js.
- Redirect plan and tracking preserved if you replatform.
- Faster load times for Manchester and UK visitors without breaking UX.
Local coverage
We deliver migrations for Manchester, Middleton and nearby boroughs.
See the end-to-end process for moving off WordPress when speed fixes are not enough.
FAQs
Can you optimise without rebuilding everything?
Yes. We start with a targeted speed audit to remove bloat and tune caching. If that is not enough, we outline a migration plan with timelines and costs.
Do I lose my current plugins and content?
Content stays safe. We remove or replace plugins that slow the site and rebuild necessary features on a leaner stack or in Next.js.
How fast can we see results?
Most speed fixes land in 1–2 weeks. Full migrations typically take 6–8 weeks depending on site size.
Will this help local Manchester rankings?
Yes. Faster LCP and fewer CLS issues improve user experience and help with local “WordPress speed issues Manchester” queries.
Prefer to talk first? Call +44 7459 467 685 or book a Teams slot.