🏢 Platform Comparison

WordPress vs Next.js

WordPress powers 43% of websites. Next.js is the new hotness. Both have strengths—depends on your needs and who's building.

At a Glance

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Velosites

  • $2000-8000+ development
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

WordPress

  • $500-3000 setup
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesWordPress
Ease of UseRequires development skillsUser-friendly admin
Page Speed90+ PageSpeed typical40-70 typical
SecurityMinimal attack surfaceConstant security updates
Plugin EcosystemCustom development needed60,000+ plugins
Hosting RequirementsEdge network deploymentPHP/MySQL hosting
Content ManagementRequires CMS integrationBuilt-in CMS
Developer ExperienceModern, enjoyableDated, frustrating
ScalabilityExcellent performance at scaleRequires optimization
SEOExcellent SEOGood with plugins
CommunityGrowing rapidlyMassive established community

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • Blazing fast page speeds
  • Excellent SEO
  • Modern developer experience
  • Minimal security issues
  • Great scalability
  • Future-proof technology

✗ Cons

  • Higher development cost
  • Requires skilled developers
  • Smaller talent pool
  • No built-in CMS
  • More technical

WordPress

✓ Pros

  • Easy content management
  • Huge plugin ecosystem
  • Large developer community
  • Lower development cost
  • User-friendly
  • Lots of resources

✗ Cons

  • Slower page speeds
  • Constant security updates
  • Plugin conflicts common
  • Performance issues at scale
  • Dated technology
  • Maintenance burden

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Performance-critical sites
  • Modern web apps
  • Complex functionality
  • Developer-friendly team
  • Long-term tech investment

Choose WordPress if you want:

  • Content-heavy sites
  • Non-technical editors
  • Plugin-dependent features
  • Limited budget
  • Quick launch needed

Our Honest Recommendation

Choose based on technical needs. WordPress if you need easy content management and plugin features. Next.js if performance and modern technology matter more. Both work—different use cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Next.js faster than WordPress?

Yes, significantly. Next.js sites typically score 90+ on PageSpeed. WordPress averages 40-70 without extensive optimization. Speed difference is dramatic.

Can non-technical people use Next.js?

Not directly. Next.js requires a CMS integration or developer for content changes. WordPress is better for non-technical content editors.

Which is better for SEO?

Both can be good. Next.js has technical SEO advantages (speed, clean code). WordPress is easier for content SEO with plugins. Next.js wins on technical, WordPress on ease.

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