What WordPress does well
WordPress is a well-known content management system: you install a theme, add plugins and can put a site online quickly. For a personal blog or a very standard need, it is a valid option.
The limits to know about
- Performance: themes and plugins often load a lot of unnecessary code, which slows pages down.
- Security: WordPress and its plugins are a frequent target. Every plugin that is not updated is a possible way in.
- Maintenance: updates of the core, theme and plugins, compatibility, backups.
- Sameness: a purchased theme looks like thousands of other sites.
What a custom website brings
- Speed: only the necessary code is loaded, with no superfluous plugins.
- Security: no public admin panel or third-party plugins to watch for a showcase site.
- Technical SEO: structure, tags, structured data and speed controlled from the design stage.
- Unique design: an identity that looks like no other site.
- Scalability: we add exactly the features you need (booking, catalogue, customer area, mobile app).
In short: WordPress suits a simple need with a tight budget and content you edit yourself every day. Custom is preferable when speed, security, brand image and search ranking matter.
And the budget?
A custom showcase site starts at €1,200 (Essential plan, up to 5 pages) and a complete site at €2,900 (Premium plan, up to 15 pages with animations, blog and advanced SEO). Projects with a database, e-commerce or back office are quoted individually. Hosting and domain name are separate, around €100 to €150 per year. See our plans.
How to choose?
- You need a fast, secure site with a premium image: custom.
- You want to edit your content yourself every day with no intermediary: a CMS may suit, or a custom site with a back office.
- You plan an app, a catalogue or a customer area: custom.
If you are unsure, tell us about your project: we will honestly tell you which solution suits best, even if it is not the most expensive.
Frequently asked questions
Is a custom website better for SEO?
It gives more control: speed, code structure, tags and structured data are handled from the start, which helps Google understand and index the site. Content, of course, remains the decisive factor.
Will I be able to edit my site myself?
It depends on the plan. For a showcase site, updates can be handled by our agency. For projects with a back office, you manage your content independently.
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