How to migrate from WordPress to Headless CMS successfully
Thinking about migrating from WordPress to a headless CMS?
In this video, Chris and Jakub explain when it makes sense to move away from WordPress, what problems companies typically face, and how to plan a successful migration to a headless architecture.
Based on experience from 50+ WordPress → headless CMS migrations, they break down the most common mistakes teams make and what causes many projects to fail. You’ll also see a real migration case study showing how a large WordPress site was rebuilt using Next.js, Vercel, and a headless CMS.
If your WordPress website is struggling with performance, plugin maintenance, security issues, or scaling challenges, this video will help you understand whether moving to headless is the right step.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - WordPress vs Headless CMS: which one to choose?
1:02 - When you should migrate from WordPress to headless CMS
7:56 - Why migrations fail
13:48 - How to do the migration (case study - Localcoin)
19:07 - How to migrate to headless safely (Confirmation)
24:47 - Nexity
27:40 - Summary