When we talk with a new client about their website, sooner or later the question comes up: 'Will it be on WordPress?' WordPress is so popular that many people treat it as synonymous with a website. Yet it's just one of many tools — and not always the best for a given case.
WordPress vs custom coded website — key differences
Performance: Next.js 95-100/100 PageSpeed vs WordPress 45-75/100
Security: Next.js — no CMS vulnerabilities vs WordPress — most hacked platform
Design: Next.js — fully custom vs WordPress — template limitations
Cost of entry: WordPress lower vs Next.js higher
Long-term value: Next.js wins on performance, security and scalability
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Antoni Saganowski
CEO & Programista WebPol
Developer and founder of WebPol. For years helping businesses build effective online presence — from design through code to marketing. Treats every website as his own business project.