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WordPress isn't automatically bad for SEO. Slow WordPress is. Plugins and page builders hurt Core Web Vitals, which are a ranking factor. A static site with the same URLs and better schema usually ranks as well or better. That's why we leave WordPress without changing permalinks.
What WordPress does well
Publishing. Yoast fields. A million tutorials. If the theme is thin and the host is fast, WP can be fine for SEO.
Where it quietly loses
TTFB, JS, CLS, leftover noindex, sitemap plugins fighting each other. Why WordPress is so slow is an SEO article in disguise.
Leaving without a ranking reset
Follow migration SEO best practices. We productized them.
SEO and Performance are scored separately. That's how you see if WP is your SEO problem or your speed problem.
Frequently asked questions
Is WordPress bad for SEO?
Not inherently. Slow, bloated WordPress is bad for SEO because Core Web Vitals and crawl efficiency suffer.
Do static sites rank better?
They rank at least as well when URLs stay put, and often better because they're faster.
Should I leave WordPress for SEO?
If PageSpeed is stuck and rankings are flat, yes. Scan first.
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