Think WordPress is the ultimate web solution? Let's see how this plugin-dependent, security-nightmare platform stacks up against custom rebellion.
Built with security-first architecture. No plugin vulnerabilities or outdated WordPress core issues.
WordPress powers 40% of the web and 90% of hacked websites. Plugin vulnerabilities are a constant threat.
Lightning-fast, optimised code with no database bloat or plugin conflicts.
WordPress sites slow down over time due to plugin bloat, database overhead, and theme conflicts.
Set it and forget it. No constant updates, plugin conflicts, or security patches needed.
Constant updates required for WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Miss one update, get hacked.
Unlimited customisation without the constraints of WordPress architecture or plugin limitations.
Limited by WordPress structure and plugin capabilities. Custom functionality requires complex workarounds.
Complete design freedom with custom layouts, animations, and interactions.
Constrained by WordPress themes and the limitations of page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg.
Can be hosted anywhere with simple static hosting. No special server requirements.
Requires PHP, MySQL, and WordPress-specific hosting. More complex server management needed.
No learning curve for you. We handle everything and deliver a finished product.
WordPress has a steep learning curve. Admin interface, plugins, themes, and constant maintenance.
One-time investment with minimal ongoing costs. No plugin subscriptions or maintenance fees.
WordPress seems free but premium themes, plugins, hosting, and maintenance add up quickly.
Real businesses destroyed by WordPress vulnerabilities and maintenance nightmares.
A popular WooCommerce plugin had a security vulnerability. Before the store owner could update, hackers injected malicious code that stole customer credit card data.
£50,000 in fines, lawsuits from customers, and complete loss of trust. The business never recovered.
WordPress core update broke compatibility with their theme and three essential plugins. Site went down during their busiest season.
Two weeks offline, £15,000 in lost revenue, and £3,000 in emergency developer fees to fix the conflicts.
Over time, they installed 25+ plugins. Site became so slow that Google penalized their rankings and users bounced immediately.
80% drop in organic traffic, ad revenue plummeted from £5,000/month to £800/month. Business became unsustainable.
WORDPRESS STATISTICS: 90% of hacked websites run WordPress. The average WordPress site has 22 security vulnerabilities. 73% of WordPress installations are vulnerable to attack.
£0 - WordPress core (but that's just the beginning)
£50-200 - Premium theme
£200-500 - Essential plugins (per year)
£100-300/month - WordPress hosting
£500-2000/month - Maintenance & security
£1000-5000 - Emergency fixes when things break
£10,000+ per year
And constant stress about security
£6,000-15,000 - One-time development
£40/month - Simple hosting
£0 - Plugin subscriptions
£0 - Security monitoring
£0 - Constant updates
£0 - Emergency fixes
£480 per year (after year 1)
And peace of mind
THE MATH: WordPress costs more than custom development within 2-3 years, but you're stuck with constant maintenance, security risks, and performance issues forever.
Stop losing sleep over WordPress security updates, plugin conflicts, and performance issues. Get a custom website that just works.