Your webshop likely started with WooCommerce. It is free, familiar and widely used. But in 2026, that old default has become a drag on serious growth. In an AI-driven market, traditional WordPress architecture is no longer a safe baseline.
The free illusion: hidden legacy tax
WooCommerce itself is free, but performance-grade hosting, maintenance and plugin management are not. It is a monolith where storefront, admin and database are tightly coupled.
As stores scale, database bloat and plugin complexity increase. Every user interaction triggers heavy server work. Slow TTFB and lower conversion are the predictable result.
The AI security paradox: WordPress as a target
AI bots now scan continuously for plugin vulnerabilities. Typical WooCommerce setups rely on many external plugins, so there is nearly always a weak point.
Automated exploitation is faster than ever. On central-server setups, attackers have clear targets. Sitedesk removes this exposure with edge decoupling, keeping storefront and backend separated.
The numbers: WooCommerce vs Sitedesk Edge
- WooCommerce maintenance (updates/fixes): EUR 360 p/m (4h at EUR 90).
- Sitedesk speed system: EUR 150 p/m (all-in).
- Savings: EUR 2,520 per year + far less technical stress.
The relief of a decoupled backend
Headless commerce decouples frontend from backend. Instead of fighting a slow dashboard, you manage catalog data in Google Sheets. It is faster, safer and easier to scale.
Conclusion: are you ready to move on?
WooCommerce had its era, but today speed and resilience define growth. If you want a durable architecture, edge-first is the practical move.
Pilot Deal
EUR 1,000 one-time, EUR 150 p/m. Includes hosting, unlimited support, and continuous development.