WordPress to Next.js migration in Manchester
Move your WordPress site to Next.js without downtime. We export content, rebuild forms, carry over analytics and map redirects so your rankings survive the launch.
Zero-downtime migrations · Redirect maps · GA4 & Tag Manager carried over · Core Web Vitals tuned for Manchester and UK traffic
Mobile LCP after cutover
1.1s
Average for Manchester and Salford sites after migration.
Redirects mapped per project
200+
Zero link equity loss thanks to tested 301 plans.
Downtime during launch
0 minutes
DNS + CDN switchover planned and rehearsed.
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.
- Plugin bloat and slow TTFB on shared WordPress hosting.
- Core Web Vitals falling behind from heavy themes and page builders.
- Security concerns around wp-admin, third-party plugins and outdated PHP.
- Editors fighting clunky page builders and inconsistent layouts.
- WooCommerce performance limits hurting conversions and add-to-carts.
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
Audit and benchmark
Crawl your site, capture Core Web Vitals, analyse logs/GA4 and build a keyword retention list to protect rankings.
Content and data migration
Export posts, pages and media, rebuild menus, map structured data, and create a 301 plan that keeps every URL accounted for.
Next.js build and staging
Component library, headless CMS or Markdown, accessibility checks, performance budgets and QA on staging.
Launch and monitor
Zero-downtime cutover, Search Console fetch, GA4/Tag Manager verification, uptime and Core Web Vitals monitoring with fixes baked in.
Recent wins
Middleton salon
Cut mobile LCP to 1.1s and lifted “web design Middleton” impressions after WordPress → Next.js.
Salford SaaS
Migrated the marketing site off WordPress; +68% organic demos and stronger procurement scores.
Retail headless
Kept WooCommerce products and orders while moving the front-end to Next.js and edge caching.
What you get
- Redirect map and form QA so rankings and conversions hold steady.
- Edge caching and image optimisation to hit <1.5s LCP for UK visitors.
- Reduced attack surface with no public wp-admin and minimal plugins.
- Editing stays simple through a headless CMS or structured Markdown blocks.
- Clear upgrade path for bookings, gated content and dashboards post-launch.
Local coverage
We deliver migrations for Manchester, Middleton and nearby boroughs.
Local landing page and pricing for M24 businesses.
Why we recommend modern stacks over legacy CMS builds.
FAQs
Will my rankings drop during the migration?
We keep URL structures where possible or map every change with 301s, validate canonicals, resubmit sitemaps and monitor Search Console daily. This protects “WordPress developer Manchester” and related terms while you move to Next.js.
Do you handle WooCommerce?
Yes. We can keep WooCommerce as a headless backend or replatform your catalogue. Payments, tax settings and order data are migrated and tested before launch.
How long does a WordPress to Next.js migration take?
Most marketing sites launch in 6–8 weeks including redirects, GA4/Tag Manager, and accessibility checks. Larger catalogues or multilingual builds take longer.
Can you work with our existing content team?
Absolutely. We train editors on the new CMS, document components, and keep editorial workflows close to how your team already works.
Do you support Middleton and Greater Manchester businesses?
Yes — most migrations are for Manchester, Salford, Middleton and nearby boroughs, with remote delivery for UK-wide teams.
Prefer to talk first? Call +44 7459 467 685 or book a Teams slot.