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WORDPRESS CMS TRANSITION

Is your business too big for WordPress?

Sitecore XM Cloud is built for enterprises, not blogs. It s time to stop patching plugins and start building experiences.
WORDPRESS IS HOLDING YOU BACK

The silent costs of staying stuck on WordPress.

WordPress - including WordPress VIP - was never designed to be an enterprise-grade DXP. At its core, it s still a blogging platform stretched far beyond its limits lacking the scalability, security, and enterprise governance that global organizations require. Custom plugins and workarounds pile up into brittle architectures, while security gaps and developer overhead drain resources and expose hidden costs. 

Go further, faster with Sitecore XM Cloud

Sitecore XM Cloud was born in the cloud and built to scale quickly with auto-updates and API-driven composable architecture. That means you get a flexible, SaaS-based solution that's marketer-led, giving you the freedom to scale globally, innovate quickly, and reduce legacy tech costs. Its visionary platform is trusted by marketing leaders at brands to the likes of SC Johnson, General Mills, Aston Martin, Federal Reserve Bank, L’Oreal, Michelin, and more.

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FORRESTER TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT™
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Don’t take our word for it.

Forrester’s Total Economic Impact™ study shows the transformative impact of Sitecore XM Cloud. We’re talking a 371% ROI in three years, a 50% jump in conversions, improved marketing productivity by 60%, and a reduced IT operational effort by 40%.

Simply put, XM Cloud isn’t your average CMS - it’s rocket fuel for your business. Dive into the full report to see the advantages, and use the ROI calculator to get a glimpse of your own economic impact.  

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It’s ok to explore.

We get it WordPress helped you get started. And in the early days, it did exactly what you needed it to do. But your business has matured, and so have your digital demands. What once felt simple and flexible now feels like a patchwork of plugins, maintenance headaches, and limitations that hold you back. If you've outgrown WordPress, now's the time to step up to a modern DXP built for scale, speed, and enterprise growth  

Don't do it alone.

While you may shop for a new platform once every several years, we've done this every day for the past 23 years. Our team of experts bring their decades of digital legacy to strategically guide you through your transition to ensure you're set up for long-term success.
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    Our Sitecore Expertise

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  • The Sitecore Advantage

    The Sitecore Advantage

    Dive into the benefits of Sitecore XM Cloud.

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Accelerating Sitecore XM Cloud capabilities

At Horizontal, we shape client success through intelligent connected experiences leveraging our unique combination of strategy, technology, data, and design. Our Sitecore XM Cloud Accelerator, HyperX, is our latest innovation that combines all areas of our expertise, driving you to realize your digital ambitions faster and more affordably.
FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE, FUTURE PROOF

Sitecore XM Cloud vs WordPress

WordPress works for blogs and small sites, but at the enterprise level it struggles with performance, security, and plugin overload. Sitecore XM Cloud offers enterprise scalability and composable flexibility, so you can launch faster, personalize at scale, and keep costs predictable. 

  • Enterprise performance 

    WordPress depends heavily on plugins and caching. As sites grow, they slow down. Sitecore XM Cloud is engineered for high performance across global markets.

  • Security you can trust

    WordPress is the worlds MOST targeted CMS by bad actors. Sitecore XM Cloud offers always-on security and compliance (including HIPAA) built to accommodate traffic spikes and global reach.

  • Integration without complexity

    WordPress integrations often rely on fragile, yet complex plugins or custom development. Sitecore XM Cloud is composable at its core, making it easy to connect with best-in class technologies. 

  • Built for marketers

    Sitecore XM Cloud is built with marketers in mind, complete with AI-powered personalization. WordPress often requires custom code or complex plugins to achieve the same level of marketer empowerment. 

  • No maintenance headaches

    With Sitecore XM Cloud, upgrades and patches happen automatically. WordPress requires frequent manual updates, often disrupting sites with no dedicated support team to help. 

  • Cost transparency

    While WordPress is free, the costs add up custom development, security patches, and hosting quickly inflate the total. Sitecore offers transparent pricing with value that scales with your business. 
WordPress may have once reigned as the easiest CMS to use, but today it brings hidden complexity, frustrating fixes, and detrimental security concerns. XM Cloud delivers a true SaaS experience, one that is always current, built for marketers and developers alike, and backed by enterprise-grade support. 

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Get a free TCO assessment

Uncover the true cost-savings of switching to Sitecore XM Cloud. Our experts work hand-in-hand with you to map out your realistic ROI with a custom business case based on your current tech stack alongside your unique needs, operations, and budget.  
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OUR EXPERTISE IN ACTION

Change can be hard. We make sure it isn’t.

We know change isn't always easy. Our unique approach of combining our expert consultants across technology, strategy, and creativity is what's allowed us to seamlessly transition our clients to drive greater value for their organization.

Hear from our experts about the way our strategic approach drives successful outcomes.

  • Migrate to XM Cloud the right way, right away

    Align your team around what truly
    matters to unlock customer value and
    achieve business impact.

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  • How to select the right DXP

    Here are ten considerations for helping you make your platform switch with confidence.

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  • Don't let content derail your DXP migration

    Content can make or break your digital experience. Here are top strategies for a successful migration.

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MASTER CLASS SERIES  
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Mastering the DXP landscape

Watch our DXP Master Class series to learn everything from headless to edge serving of sites to content supply chain—all to ensure you become masters at nailing your content operations with the right solutions.
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More ways to learn more.  

Join us at our upcoming events to hear our experts and clients discuss the business value achieved when leveraging Sitecore XM Cloud.  
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Webinar: Get future–ready with Sitecore XM Cloud

Attend our webinar on Oct 21 to hear directly from our clients, Shure & BOFK, on the results they've seen and expert tips when migrating to Sitecore XM Cloud.
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Meet us at Sitecore Symposium 2025

Join us at the premier global event where marketers, developers and digital leaders gather to achieve next level possibilities. 
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HORIZONTAL DIGITAL LEGACY  

Proof, not promises.  

With more Sitecore MVPs than any other partner and more certified developers on staff around the world, you can trust your migration will be set up for long-term scalable success.  

  • 500+Sitecore-certified team members

  • 300+Sitecore Implementations

  • 31MVPs in 2025

  • 15Sitecore Experience Awards

  • 4.8Customer success score

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