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Next.js vs WordPress: The 2025 Website Platform Selection Guide

A detailed comparison of Next.js and WordPress to help you choose the right platform for your business website.

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Kim Jihoon

Lead Developer

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The Importance of Platform Selection

Your website platform choice directly impacts maintenance costs, scalability, and performance for the next 5 years.

WordPress Pros and Cons

Pros

  • **Easy Management**: Non-developers can edit content
  • **Rich Plugins**: Over 50,000 plugins available
  • **Low Initial Cost**: Quick start with theme purchases
  • **Large Community**: Abundant problem-solving resources

    • Cons

  • **Security Vulnerabilities**: Hacking risks from plugins
  • **Speed Degradation**: Performance drops as plugins increase
  • **Customization Limits**: Difficult to implement advanced features
  • **Update Management**: Continuous maintenance required

    • Next.js Pros and Cons

    Pros

  • **Best Performance**: SSR, SSG, ISR support
  • **Excellent SEO**: Server-side rendering
  • **Unlimited Scalability**: All features can be custom developed
  • **High Security**: Minimal attack surface

    • Cons

  • **Higher Initial Cost**: Development resources required
  • **Content Management**: Separate CMS build needed
  • **Learning Curve**: Technical understanding required
  • **Hosting Complexity**: Server management knowledge needed

    • Selection Criteria

    WordPress is Suitable When

  • -Budget is limited (under $2,000)
  • -Blog-centric site
  • -Non-developers need to manage directly
  • -Fast launch is top priority

    • Next.js is Suitable When

  • -Performance is critical to business
  • -Complex feature requirements
  • -Long-term expansion plans
  • -Brand differentiation needed

    • Cost Comparison

    Hybrid Approach

    Recently, the Headless CMS + Next.js combination is popular.

  • -Content Management: Strapi, Contentful, Sanity
  • -Frontend: Next.js
  • -Benefits: WordPress convenience + Next.js performance

    • Conclusion

    There is no right answer. You must consider your business requirements, budget, and technical capabilities comprehensively. The key is to look 5 years ahead.

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    Kim Jihoon

    Lead Developer

    Expert in digital strategy and business growth. Passionate about helping companies succeed in the digital landscape through innovative solutions and data-driven approaches.

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