WordPress suits blogs and simple sites on a small budget. Custom code wins when speed, security, clean SEO, code ownership and special features matter. For growth-focused sites, custom code is cheaper in the long run.
Where WordPress is fine
If you only need a blog or a simple multi-page site on a limited budget, WordPress with a ready theme is quick and cheap. We will honestly tell you not to spend more.
Where it starts to hurt
Each plugin adds code, slows the site and opens a new attack surface. As the site grows, updates, plugin conflicts and maintenance costs climb.
Side by side
A summary of our experience:
- Speed: custom code typically reaches LCP under 2s; plugin-heavy WordPress struggles
- Security: smaller attack surface in custom code
- SEO: clean HTML and Schema in the core, not a plugin
- Ownership: you own the full code, no theme lock-in
Bottom line
If your site is a sales tool or your brand’s credibility, custom code is an investment. If you want a temporary online business card, WordPress is enough.
Frequently asked questions
Yes; we move content and URLs and add 301 redirects so SEO rankings carry over.
A site that presents your brand properly and gets found on Google.