— Compare
Keep WordPress, or rebuild it?
Both solve WordPress's security and speed problems, but
they differ completely in how much changes, and how much effort it takes. Choose based on your situation.
How to choose
Two questions settle it, if you're unsure.
"Do I want to keep the current design, URLs and editing workflow untouched?" versus "Do I want to raise the ceiling on speed and structure itself?" Whichever you prioritize decides which direction to take.
Track A · Keep it
Static-ification
If you don't want to touch your current design, URLs or editing workflow
- Keep using the WordPress admin exactly as you do now
- Only the public side gets turned into static HTML, cutting off the attack path
- Automatic deployment, live within minutes
- Low barrier to entry, short timeline
Track B · Rebuild it
Astro migration
If you want to raise the ceiling on speed and structure itself
- Rebuild the site structure and implementation from scratch
- Real measured Lighthouse gains (result: 30→66)
- Improvement that reaches into information architecture and machine legibility
- More timeline and investment than static-ification
| Static-ification Keep WordPress | Astro migration Rebuild it | |
|---|---|---|
| Design / URLs | Stay as they are | Redesigned from scratch |
| Editing workflow | Same WordPress admin | Your choice, depending on requirements (B/C/D) |
| Main effect | Closes the attack path, improves speed | Raises speed, structure and machine legibility |
| Effort / investment | Small | Large (renewal-level) |
| WP server upkeep | Continues (can run private) | Can be retired (depending on the pattern) |
— Next step
We'll help you sort out which one fits.
We hear about your current site setup, update frequency and goals, then recommend whether static-ification or an Astro migration fits better.