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Switch from WordPress: Why Speed Matters for Your Brand

1. Google's 2025 Core Update

March 2025 brought major shifts to search rankings. Google's focus: better user experiences and content relevance.

Read Google's update summary

2. Page Speed = SEO Power

Speed isn't just nice to have—it's a ranking factor. Fast sites rank higher and convert more users.

SEMrush on Page Speed

3. UX Takes the Spotlight

Google prioritizes real human experience—sluggish pages kill patience and trust. Load times under 2s are now expected.

4. A Slow Site Damages Brand Perception

Even a premium brand feels 'cheap' if the site lags. First impressions online are instant and emotional.

5. Custom Sites Offer Control

WordPress is easy—but it's bloated unless optimized. Custom-coded sites offer precise performance and lean UX.

6. Hosting and Plugins Matter

Shared hosting and bulky plugins slow down WordPress. You need a fast theme and pro hosting just to keep up.

7. 2026 Will Demand Faster Sites

AI, AR, and real-time content are coming. Sites that load in under a second will dominate the next wave of SEO.

8. Time to Rethink Your Stack

If you're serious about growth and perception, 2025–2026 is the time to ditch slow builds. Go fast. Go smart. Go custom.