For over a decade, WordPress has been the default choice for New Zealand businesses. But in 2025, "good enough" isn't enough to rank on Google or convert sophisticated customers.
The Core Difference
WordPress is a monolithic CMS (coupled backend/frontend). Next.js represents the modern "Headless" architecture where the frontend is a high-performance application.
WordPress
Easy DIY setup
Huge plugin ecosystem
Vulnerable to hacks
Plugin bloat hurts Web Vitals
Next.js (Custom)
95+ PageSpeed Scores default
Unhackable static frontend
Complete design freedom
AI-Ready architecture
Security: The Hidden Cost
WordPress sites are targeted by bots 24/7. With Next.js, the frontend is just HTML/JS/CSS files on a CDN. There is no database exposed to the public to hack.
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