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Asad Ali

Founder & Lead Developer

Former WordPress Core ContributorVercel Certified DeveloperAWS Solutions Architect

Asad Ali is a full-stack developer with over 8 years of experience building web applications. After spending years maintaining WordPress sites and dealing with performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and plugin conflicts, he built LeaveWP to help others make the transition to modern frameworks. He has personally migrated 100+ sites from WordPress to Next.js, Astro, and other JAMstack solutions.

Areas of Expertise

WordPress DevelopmentNext.js & ReactJAMstack ArchitectureSite MigrationPerformance Optimization

Articles by Asad Ali(32)

comparisonAstroNext.js

Astro vs Next.js: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

Compare Astro and Next.js for your next project. Performance, features, and use cases explained to help you decide.

Feb 5, 202611 min read
comparisonWordPressAlternatives

15 Best WordPress Alternatives in 2026: Complete Guide

Explore the top WordPress alternatives for blogs, portfolios, e-commerce, and business sites. From static site generators to no-code platforms.

Feb 5, 202614 min read
comparisonHeadless CMSSanity

How to Choose a Headless CMS in 2026: Decision Guide

Navigate the headless CMS landscape with this comprehensive decision guide. Compare Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, Payload, and more.

Feb 5, 202615 min read
tutorialFormsStatic Site

Contact Form Alternatives for Static Sites

Add contact forms to static sites without WordPress. Form backends, services, and implementation guides for Jamstack.

Feb 5, 20269 min read
seoWordPressCore Web Vitals

Core Web Vitals for WordPress: A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Core Web Vitals and how they affect your WordPress site's SEO. Practical tips to improve LCP, FID, and CLS.

Feb 5, 202614 min read
tutorialWordPressExport

How to Export WordPress Site: Complete Backup & Migration Guide

Learn how to properly export your WordPress site for backup or migration. Covers database exports, media files, theme settings, and everything you need for a complete backup.

Feb 5, 202612 min read
tutorialGitVersion Control

Git for WordPress Developers: Getting Started

Learn Git version control coming from WordPress. Track changes, collaborate, and never lose work again.

Feb 5, 202612 min read
securityWordPressSecurity

Is WordPress Secure? The Truth About WordPress Security in 2026

An objective look at WordPress security. What makes it vulnerable, what you can do about it, and when to consider alternatives.

Feb 5, 202613 min read
tutorialMarkdownDocumentation

Markdown Guide for Developers: Write Better Documentation

Master Markdown for documentation, README files, and content. Syntax, extensions, and best practices for developers.

Feb 5, 202610 min read
tutorialNext.jsEnvironment Variables

Environment Variables in Next.js: Complete Guide

Master environment variables in Next.js. Public vs private, .env files, Vercel integration, and security best practices.

Feb 5, 20268 min read
seoSEOMigration

SEO Checklist for Migrating from WordPress (Don't Lose Rankings)

Comprehensive checklist to preserve your SEO when migrating from WordPress. URLs, redirects, metadata, and monitoring covered.

Feb 5, 202612 min read
performanceWordPressPerformance

How to Speed Up WordPress: 25 Proven Techniques

Comprehensive guide to speeding up WordPress. From quick wins to advanced optimizations, improve your site's performance.

Feb 5, 202616 min read
tutorialTailwind CSSCSS

Tailwind CSS for WordPress Developers: Complete Guide

Learn Tailwind CSS coming from WordPress. Utility-first CSS explained for theme developers making the switch to modern frameworks.

Feb 5, 202613 min read
tutorialTypeScriptJavaScript

TypeScript for JavaScript Developers: A Practical Guide

Learn TypeScript to write safer code. Types, interfaces, and practical patterns that make JavaScript development better.

Feb 5, 202614 min read
educationJamstackWeb Development

What is Jamstack? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation

Jamstack explained simply. What it is, how it works, and why it matters for modern websites. No jargon required.

Feb 5, 20268 min read
tutorialWooCommerceShopify

How to Migrate WooCommerce to Shopify (Complete Guide)

Step-by-step guide to migrating your WooCommerce store to Shopify. Covers products, customers, orders, SEO, and go-live checklist.

Feb 5, 202615 min read
educationWordPressDatabase

WordPress Database Explained: A Complete Guide

Understand how WordPress stores data. Tables, relationships, and why this matters for performance and migration.

Feb 5, 202612 min read
tutorialWordPressDevelopment

Local Development for WordPress (and Why Modern Tools Are Better)

Compare WordPress local development tools: Local, MAMP, Docker, and DevKinsta. Then see how modern frameworks make development easier.

Feb 5, 202611 min read
analysisWordPressMultisite

WordPress Multisite: When It Makes Sense (And When to Avoid It)

Understand WordPress Multisite architecture, use cases, limitations, and modern alternatives for managing multiple sites.

Feb 5, 202610 min read
tutorialWordPressStaging

WordPress Site Staging: How to Safely Test Changes

Learn how to create staging environments for WordPress. Test updates, plugins, and changes without risking your live site.

Feb 5, 202610 min read
tutorialWordPressNext.js

WordPress to Next.js Migration: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about migrating from WordPress to Next.js. From planning to deployment, this guide covers the entire migration process.

Feb 5, 202618 min read
analysisWordPressStatic Site

How to Choose Between WordPress and a Static Site

A practical framework for deciding between WordPress and static sites. Use cases, requirements, and decision criteria explained.

Feb 5, 202611 min read
Migrationconvert wordpress to reactwordpress to react

Convert WordPress to React: Complete Guide (2026)

Learn how to convert your WordPress site to React/Next.js. Step-by-step guide with free tools to migrate WordPress to React-based frameworks.

Jan 31, 202613 min read
Troubleshootingwordpress problemswordpress issues

WordPress Problems? 15 Common Issues & Permanent Solutions (2026)

Frustrated with WordPress problems? From slow loading to plugin conflicts, discover why these issues happen and the permanent solution to fix them all.

Jan 31, 202614 min read
Migrationwordpress to jamstackwordpress to static site

WordPress to Jamstack: How to Go Static in 2026

Convert your WordPress site to Jamstack for 10x better performance. Complete guide to going static with Next.js, Astro, Hugo, or 11ty.

Jan 31, 202610 min read
tutorialsWordPressNext.js

Headless WordPress with Next.js: Complete Tutorial [2026]

Learn how to use WordPress as a headless CMS with Next.js. Get the best of both worlds - WordPress content editing with Next.js performance.

Jan 28, 202612 min read
comparisonsNext.jsWordPress

Next.js vs WordPress: Real Performance Comparison [2026]

We benchmarked identical sites on WordPress and Next.js. The results might surprise you.

Jan 25, 202610 min read
securityWordPressSecurity

WordPress Security Issues: Why 30,000 Sites Get Hacked Daily

The truth about WordPress security in 2026. Learn why WordPress sites are constant targets and how to protect yourself - or escape entirely.

Jan 24, 202610 min read
tutorialsMDXMarkdown

MDX vs WordPress: Why Developers Prefer Writing in Markdown

Compare MDX and WordPress for content creation. Learn why developers are switching from Gutenberg to MDX for better control and performance.

Jan 22, 20268 min read
insightsWordPressWeb Development

Why Developers Are Leaving WordPress in 2026

WordPress dominated the web for 20 years, but developers are moving on. Here's why the exodus is happening and where they're going.

Jan 20, 20268 min read
comparisonsVercelHosting

Vercel vs WordPress Hosting: Cost and Performance Comparison

Compare Vercel and traditional WordPress hosting. See real pricing, performance benchmarks, and total cost of ownership analysis.

Jan 20, 202610 min read
tutorialsWordPressNext.js

Complete WordPress to Next.js Migration Guide [2026]

Learn how to migrate your WordPress site to Next.js step-by-step. This comprehensive guide covers everything from content export to deployment.

Jan 15, 202615 min read

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