WordPress Migration: Lighthouse 100/100 in 4 Weeks
We migrate your WordPress website seamlessly to Astro.js — no data loss, no SEO penalties, no downtime. Over 5 years, you save CHF 8,000–15,000 compared to WordPress. From CHF 3,490.
WordPress costs more than you think
WordPress powers nearly half of all websites — and that's exactly what makes it the biggest target for cyberattacks. Over 90% of all hacked websites worldwide run on WordPress (Sucuri 2024). But security is just the tip of the iceberg. The hidden ongoing costs of a WordPress website add up quickly: Premium plugin licenses cost CHF 500–1,500 per year — for features like SEO, forms, caching, or backups that are built natively into a modern website. Security monitoring and malware removal run CHF 500–2,000 annually. Managed WordPress hosting costs CHF 30–80 per month (CHF 360–960/year), even though a static website can be hosted for CHF 0–5/month. Then there's developer time for PHP updates, plugin conflicts, and theme compatibility: at least CHF 500–1,000 per year, often significantly more. In total, Swiss SMEs pay CHF 2,000–4,500 per year just to keep their WordPress website running — without gaining a single new customer. Meanwhile, the average load time for a WordPress page is 3.8 seconds. Google recommends under 2.5 seconds. Every additional second of delay reduces conversions by 7%. Your WordPress website is losing potential customers every day — through slow load times, outdated technology, and unnecessary complexity. A migration to Astro.js eliminates all of these problems permanently.
From WordPress to Lighthouse 100/100 — risk-free
Seamless migration with zero data loss
All texts, images, PDFs, and media are fully transferred. Clean WordPress export, automated content migration, manual quality check on every single page. Nothing gets lost.
301 redirects & complete SEO preservation
Every existing URL is mapped via 301 redirect to the new structure. Meta tags, page titles, canonical URLs, and structured data are preserved. A new sitemap is submitted to Google Search Console.
10x faster load time (< 0.5 seconds)
Astro.js delivers static HTML — no PHP, no database queries, no theme bloat. Your website loads in under 0.5 seconds instead of 3–5 seconds. Measurable with Lighthouse, before-and-after comparison included.
Zero plugin dependencies
No more 20–30 plugins that need weekly updates. Contact forms, image optimisation, SEO markup, and analytics are built natively. Fewer dependencies = less attack surface = less maintenance.
Hosting costs: CHF 0–5/month
Static websites need no PHP server and no MySQL database. Hosting on Vercel or Cloudflare from CHF 0/month. You save CHF 360–960 per year on hosting alone.
AI visibility from day 1
Your migrated website is immediately optimised for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI assistants: llms.txt, Schema.org, ai-instructions meta tag. A completely new customer channel that WordPress cannot offer.
What's included
How we work
WordPress Audit
We analyse your existing WordPress site: content, plugins, SEO rankings, custom functionality. Every URL, every image, every redirect is documented.
Design & Content Transfer
New design, custom-built for your brand. All content and images are cleanly transferred and optimised for performance. You see everything in advance and provide feedback.
Astro.js Development
Pixel-perfect implementation with Astro.js. 301 redirects, sitemap, Schema.org, contact forms, privacy compliance — all included. CMS integration for easy content management.
Go-Live & Monitoring
Smooth DNS switch with zero downtime. 48 hours of intensive monitoring. Google Search Console updated, new sitemap submitted, rankings tracked.
5-Year Cost Comparison: WordPress vs. Astro.js
| Cost Item | WordPress (5 Years) | Astro.js (5 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | CHF 1,800–4,800 | CHF 0–300 |
| Plugin Licences | CHF 2,500–7,500 | CHF 0 |
| Security & Updates | CHF 2,500–10,000 | CHF 0 |
| Developer for Fixes | CHF 2,500–5,000 | CHF 0 |
| Initial Cost | CHF 3,000–8,000 | CHF 3,490–14,999 |
| Total 5 Years | CHF 12,300–35,300 | CHF 3,490–15,299 |
Frequently asked questions
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Why not just update WordPress instead of migrating?
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