WordPress vs. a fully custom-built website

WordPress is faster and cheaper to launch; a custom build performs better and offers more flexibility long-term. The choice depends on your actual need, not on what sounds technically newer.

• WordPress suits a simple-to-medium site with a limited budget and tight timeline.
• A custom build suits high-performance needs or features with no ready-made plugin.
• Long-term maintenance differs — WordPress needs regular plugin updates.

Not every business needs a site built entirely from scratch. And not every business fits WordPress either.