Transparent Blog Deployment Pricing
Our £1,500 price point for Next.js blog deployments reflects the true cost of professional implementation, infrastructure, and ongoing support.
DIY Deployment
For developers comfortable with Next.js and infrastructure management.
- Vercel Pro hosting (£240/year)
- Basic image CDN (£60-120/year)
- Self-managed maintenance
- No technical support
- Self-managed SEO
- No content migration assistance
Note: Requires significant technical expertise and time investment.
Managed Deployment
Our complete Next.js blog deployment solution.
- Vercel Pro hosting setup (1 year included)
- Optimized image CDN configuration
- Next.js optimization (ISR, image optimization)
- Content migration from existing platform
- DNS configuration & SSL setup
- Basic SEO optimization
- 30-day support window
- Complete deployment documentation
Enterprise Deployment
For businesses with complex requirements and high traffic needs.
- Custom infrastructure architecture
- Enterprise-grade CDN setup
- Advanced performance optimization
- Complex content migration
- Custom integrations & API development
- Advanced analytics implementation
- 6-month support window
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom SLA options
Understanding the £1,500 Price Point
Our pricing reflects a combination of technical infrastructure costs, development complexity, and service provider expertise.
Infrastructure Costs
Hosting Platforms
While Vercel's Hobby tier is free, Pro tier (£20/month) becomes necessary for commercial blogs requiring team access or advanced features. Alternative setups like DigitalOcean droplets (£12/month) + Cloudflare CDN add baseline infrastructure costs.
Asset Management
Media-heavy blogs often require external storage solutions (e.g., AWS S3) to avoid Vercel's egress fees, adding £5-50/month depending on traffic.
Development Complexity
Next.js Optimization
Proper implementation of ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration), image optimization, and code splitting requires 20-40 hours of developer time at average UK rates (£50-80/hour).
Migration Costs
Converting from WordPress to Next.js involves content restructuring, URL redirects, and plugin replacement, typically requiring 30-50 hours of work.
Service Provider Expertise
Agency Pricing Models
Most web agencies bundle deployment with DNS configuration, SSL certificate setup, basic SEO optimization, and a 30-day support window. This service packaging often doubles the raw infrastructure costs.
Risk Premium
Providers building on Next.js factor in the framework's inherent complexities – 43% of developers report spending extra time debugging SSR/CSR hydration issues compared to traditional CMS platforms.
DIY vs. Managed Service
See how our managed service compares to a do-it-yourself approach.
| Component | DIY Cost (Annual) | Managed Service Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting (Vercel Pro) | £240 | £600-£900 |
| Image CDN | £60-£120 | £300-£500 |
| Maintenance/Updates | £0 (Self-managed) | £400-£600 |
| Total | £300-£360 | £1,300-£2,000 |
Why Choose Our £1,500 Solution?
The £1,500 price typically positions clients in the mid-range of managed services, covering infrastructure, deployment labor, and basic optimization while avoiding enterprise-level pricing (>£5k) Clients paying this amount are essentially funding a turnkey solution that abstracts Next.js' complexity through professional service layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Next.js blog deployment services.
Why is Next.js deployment more expensive than WordPress?
Next.js requires specialized developer expertise for proper implementation of features like ISR, image optimization, and SSR/CSR hydration. Additionally, the framework's complexity means more time spent on debugging and optimization compared to traditional CMS platforms.
What's included in the £1,500 deployment package?
Our package includes Vercel Pro hosting setup (1 year), optimized image CDN configuration, Next.js optimization, content migration from your existing platform, DNS configuration, SSL setup, basic SEO optimization, and a 30-day support window.
Can I migrate from WordPress to Next.js myself?
Yes, but it requires significant technical expertise. You'll need to handle content restructuring, URL redirects, plugin replacement, and Next.js configuration. Most businesses find the time investment and learning curve make professional migration more cost-effective.
What ongoing costs should I expect after deployment?
After the initial deployment, you'll need to maintain your Vercel Pro subscription (£20/month), any image CDN costs (£5-50/month depending on traffic), and potentially budget for occasional maintenance and updates as Next.js evolves.
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