WordPress powers 43% of websites. Next.js is the new hotness. Both have strengths—depends on your needs and who's building.
| Feature | Velosites | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Requires development skills | User-friendly admin |
| Page Speed | 90+ PageSpeed typical | 40-70 typical |
| Security | Minimal attack surface | Constant security updates |
| Plugin Ecosystem | Custom development needed | 60,000+ plugins |
| Hosting Requirements | Edge network deployment | PHP/MySQL hosting |
| Content Management | Requires CMS integration | Built-in CMS |
| Developer Experience | Modern, enjoyable | Dated, frustrating |
| Scalability | Excellent performance at scale | Requires optimization |
| SEO | Excellent SEO | Good with plugins |
| Community | Growing rapidly | Massive established community |
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.
Yes, significantly. Next.js sites typically score 90+ on PageSpeed. WordPress averages 40-70 without extensive optimization. Speed difference is dramatic.
Not directly. Next.js requires a CMS integration or developer for content changes. WordPress is better for non-technical content editors.
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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