Faster pages
Next.js pages are built ahead of time and served quickly, instead of being assembled from a database on every visit.
WordPress developer
WordPress developer in Australia, and when to upgrade to Next.js
We build and fix WordPress websites, and we are honest about when it is the wrong tool. Keep WordPress and we can look after it, or upgrade to a faster, more secure Next.js site that we host and maintain for you, from $99 a month.
- Free audit of your live site
- $0 upfront to upgrade
- No lock-in
- Honest advice, including staying put
Why upgrade
The benefits of moving from WordPress to Next.js
Most small business sites do not need a content management system. They need to load fast, stay secure and bring in enquiries.
Fewer security worries
No plugin ecosystem and no public login page to attack, so there are far fewer ways in than a typical WordPress site.
No update treadmill
There are no plugins, themes or core versions for you to keep updated, so nothing quietly falls out of date.
Strong search foundations
Clean structure, fast loading and structured data are built into the code, which helps both visitors and search engines.
Hosting included
Hosting, SSL and daily backups are part of your monthly plan, so there is no separate hosting bill.
Looked after for you
We monitor uptime and make your changes, so the site is not something you have to manage.
Side by side
WordPress vs Next.js for a small business website
Both can work well. The right choice depends on how you use your site, and the trade-offs go both ways.
| WordPress | Next.js (managed by WebDevise) | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Depends on the theme, plugins and hosting. Often needs tuning to stay fast. | Fast by default. Pages are prepared ahead of time. |
| Security | A large plugin and login surface that must be patched regularly. | A much smaller surface, with no plugins or admin login to attack. |
| Updates | Core, themes and plugins all need regular updates, and they can conflict. | Nothing for you to update. We handle it. |
| Editing content | You log in and edit it yourself. | You send changes to us, within your monthly allowance. |
| Hosting and backups | Usually bought separately and set up by you. | Included in the plan, with daily backups. |
| Best for | Stores, membership sites and teams who publish daily. | Small business sites built to bring in enquiries. |
Running a WooCommerce store or a membership site? WordPress may be the better fit.
Honest advice
When you should stay on WordPress
An upgrade is not always the answer. WordPress is often the right choice for an online store on WooCommerce, a membership or course site, or a team that publishes new content every day. In those cases we can fix, speed up and secure what you have, and quote the work before we start.
Pricing
The upgrade is included with every plan
One monthly price covers the rebuild, hosting and upkeep. No setup fee, no lock-in.
CoreStarter
$99 / month
Perfect for getting started online and establishing instant trust.
- 3-page custom website
- SSL & daily backups
- Professional email setup
- Mobile responsive
- No lock-in contract
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PlusRecommended
$129 / month
Our most popular plan for businesses capturing leads every week.
- 5-page custom website
- Ongoing maintenance
- Performance optimisation
- Custom contact forms
- No lock-in contract
MaxHigh scale
$199 / month
For established operators ready to dominate their local market.
- 10-page custom website
- Google Business & SEO setup
- Advanced analytics
- Everything in Plus
- No lock-in contract
Prices exclude GST. WordPress development work that is not a rebuild is quoted before we start. See full pricing.
How it works
Upgrading from WordPress, step by step
Free audit of your site
We test your live WordPress site for speed, mobile experience, plugins and security basics, and explain what we find in plain English.
Decide: stay or upgrade
We give you an honest recommendation. If WordPress is still the right tool, we say so and can look after it.
We rebuild in Next.js
We keep your good content, build the new site and redirect your old addresses, so you see a draft before anything goes live.
Live and looked after
Most sites go live within 5 business days of a completed brief, and we handle hosting, SSL, backups and monitoring afterwards.
Start with the free website audit. It takes about a minute to request.
Our work
Recent websites we have built
Custom designed for each business, not a template. See the full portfolio.
Keep reading
More about upgrading your website
Upgrade your WordPress websiteGet a free audit of your live site and see what a faster version could look like.Read more Website migration serviceMove your site without losing your content or Google visibility.Read more Website maintenance plansHosting, backups, monitoring and monthly changes in one plan.Read more Website redesignA modern replacement for your current site, included with any plan.Read more Website design packagesCompare Core, Plus and Max side by side.Read more Web design guidesPractical guides on speed, security and keeping a site healthy.Read more
FAQ
WordPress developer: your questions answered
Do you offer WordPress development in Australia?
Yes. We build and fix WordPress websites, and we can look after an existing one. We also help owners decide whether to stay on WordPress or upgrade to a faster, managed Next.js site. Tell us what you have and what is going wrong, and we will give you an honest recommendation, including when staying put is the better choice.
Why upgrade from WordPress to Next.js?
Next.js sites are built ahead of time and served quickly, with no plugins to update and far fewer ways in for attackers. That usually means faster pages, fewer security worries and nothing for you to maintain. The trade-off is that there is no WordPress dashboard, so content changes go through us, within your monthly allowance.
How much does it cost to upgrade from WordPress to Next.js?
There is no upfront fee. The rebuild is included with any monthly plan: Core is $99, Plus is $129 and Max is $199, plus GST, covering hosting, SSL, daily backups and support. WordPress development work that is not a rebuild, such as fixing a custom plugin, is quoted before we start so there are no surprises.
Will upgrading from WordPress hurt my SEO?
It should not if it is done carefully. We review your current site first, keep the content that brings in visitors and redirect any address that changes. Nobody can promise rankings, but a faster site with clean structure and the same useful pages gives search engines no reason to drop you, and often a reason to rank you higher.
Can I still edit my own content after the upgrade?
Not in a WordPress dashboard. After the upgrade you send changes to us, and each plan includes a monthly allowance: 1 hour on Core, 1.5 on Plus and 2 on Max. If you publish new content several times a week and want to do it yourself, staying on WordPress may suit you better.
Which websites should stay on WordPress?
Online stores built on WooCommerce, membership or course sites, and sites where staff publish content daily are often better kept on WordPress. For a typical small business site with a handful of pages, built to bring in enquiries, Next.js is usually faster, safer and cheaper to look after.
Find out if your WordPress site should be upgraded
Request a free demo and see what a faster Next.js version of your site could look like. From $99 a month, $0 upfront, no lock-in.
30-day money-back guaranteeNo lock-in contract$0 upfront build cost