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WordPress or a custom-built site: how to choose
Should you go with WordPress or have a custom site developed? It all depends on your needs, your budget and your autonomy.
What WordPress offers
WordPress is a widespread solution that lets you build a site with ready-made themes and plugins. Its strength: a manageable starting cost and a large community. You can often edit your own text and images.
In return, a proliferation of plugins can weigh the site down and require regular updates to stay secure.
What custom-built brings
A custom-built site is developed specifically for your needs. It offers total freedom of design and features, without any useless extra layer.
- Optimised performance, without superfluous plugins
- Features tailored to your trade
- A lighter base to secure
Its initial cost is generally higher and modifying it often requires a technical specialist.
How to decide based on your situation
Ask yourself three questions: do I have standard or specific needs? Will I edit the content myself? What budget can I devote to the start and to upkeep? A classic showcase site works very well with WordPress, while a project with particular functions justifies custom-built.
There is no bad solution, only a solution suited or not to your context. At Skywebis, we advise the most relevant approach for your goals, without dogmatism.
Skywebis builds custom, fast, SEO-optimized websites with no forced subscription. You stay the owner of your site.
Discover our solutionsFrequently asked questions
Is WordPress cheaper than custom-built?
At purchase, often yes. But upkeep, plugins and security can bring the costs closer over time.
Can I edit a custom-built site myself?
It depends on its design. A suitable back office can make you autonomous with text and images.
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