From well trusted content management systems such as WordPress, to new visual builders like Webflow, a plethora of technologies now exist to help launch websites quickly. However, with speed and convenience comes some inefficiency and additional costs. Some issues with traditional CMSs like WordPress include:
- Bloated website size which leads to slow loads speeds (poor user experience)
- Coupled front and backends which make the codebase more difficult to maintain
- Limited/difficult customization which results in many sites “looking the same”, a common complaint for WordPress sites
- Significant external plugin dependencies which also introduces maintenance and security risks
- High hosting costs
Next.js avoids most if not all of these pitfalls. Next.js is a modern web development framework built on React that emphasises speed, flexibility, and security. Unlike traditional platforms such as WordPress, Next.js addresses many common pain points. Its architecture avoids bloat by only shipping essential code for each page, leading to consistently fast load times.
With a decoupled front and back end, codebases become easier to maintain and scale, allowing for highly customised designs without the cookie-cutter feel. Next.js also reduces plugin dependencies, minimising both maintenance headaches and potential security vulnerabilities. Unlike React, Next.js provides robust tools for optimising SEO through server-side rendering, dynamic metadata, and fast load times—crucial factors for search engine rankings.
Its flexibility gives developers granular control over every aspect of the site, from routing and analytics to design and interactivity, surpassing the constraints of WordPress themes and plugins. Finally, its ability to deploy static or server-rendered sites significantly lowers hosting costs, making it an efficient, future-ready choice for both developers and businesses.
If you need help moving away from archaic CMS platforms or cookie-cutter visual builders, let us know. We can help.