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Why we don't build websites on WordPress
WordPress was the standard for years. Here's why we prefer modern technology: websites that are faster, safer and cheaper to maintain.
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WordPress powers a large part of the web and it has its merits. For most of the small and mid-sized businesses we work with, though, we choose something else. Not because it’s trendy, but for three very practical reasons.
1. Speed
A typical WordPress site loads a theme, a page builder and dozens of plugins, each with its own code. The result: heavy pages and poor PageSpeed scores.
We generate static pages, optimised at build time and served from a global CDN. On mobile the difference is obvious from the first second, and Google rewards it in rankings.
2. Security
Most WordPress breaches come from outdated plugins. A static site has no exposed database, no admin panel to attack and no vulnerable plugins. Fewer moving parts means fewer open doors.
3. The real cost over time
A “cheap” WordPress site gets expensive along the way: updates, premium plugin licences, beefier hosting, fixes after an update breaks something. A modern site needs far less maintenance.
Can I still edit my own content?
Yes. For a blog, news or products we connect a simple CMS with a visual editor. For everything else, we make the changes quickly as part of maintenance.
When does WordPress still make sense?
If you already have an ecosystem built on WordPress, a team that knows it well, or very specific needs covered by a particular plugin, it may be the right choice. We’ll tell you honestly in our first conversation.
In short: we pick the technology that makes your business faster, safer and easier to grow, not the one we’re used to.