Comparison
Verdict
MeridianWeb vs WordPress developer
Custom WordPress vs Next.js + headless CMS.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MeridianWeb | WordPress developer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-fee, one quote upfront | Day-rate or hourly |
| SEO at build | Six-pillar framework baked in | Bolt-on, billed extra |
| Code ownership | Client owns from day 1 | Vendor lock-in, fees to migrate |
| Theme system | Dark + light, theme-aware tokens | Often dark-only or template-bound |
| Time to live | 10–14 days for Starter | 4–8 weeks |
| Team | Senior delivery, no juniors | Mixed seniority pool |
WordPress is fine until plugin sprawl, performance, or scale matters. Next.js + headless is the upgrade path.
Choose MeridianWeb when
- · Care about CWV passing
- · Plan to scale traffic 10x
- · Editor team can work in headless CMS
Choose WordPress developer when
- · Existing WP team owns it
- · Plugin ecosystem critical
- · Editor team strictly WP-native