Custom Website vs WordPress Website

Allison Kessler
December 21, 2019

Are you deliberating on whether you need a custom-built website or a WordPress website? Here are some general guidelines so that you can make the correct decision, depending on your needs. Please note, these are just guidelines and talking directly to a web designer is recommended.

You will note that cost is not accounted for on this Infographic. In many cases, the cost of a custom website and a WordPress website are comparable. You may have certain ideas about which type of website costs more, however, the price tags of each type of website will depend on your specific web development requirements, as well as the designer you choose to go with.

Not every web designer provides all services, so you’ll need to figure out which one you need – a custom website built in HTML, a WordPress website or a different website solution altogether – and then ask relevant questions when requesting quotes from web designers.

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Allison Kessler has been web designing professionally since 2002. She guides you through the website design process and helps you keep your website updated and secure. She lives in Calgary Canada with her adorable toddler and is usually found outside hiking and enjoying the Rocky Mountains.

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