Custom Code vs. WordPress

[Fae Kilback]

Hello MMO Community,

I'm looking for advice from specialists regarding website development.

While I won't be developing the website myself, I need to understand the key aspects to consider when hiring a web developer. I plan to launch a website in the luxury branded fashion niche, and I want it to look and function similarly to Farfetch, Cettire, End-Clothing, etc.

Could you please share your opinions on whether it's better to develop the site with

'Classic' Coding or WordPress?

The goal is to achieve a highly professional and polished website.

Thank you!​

 

[Mireya Medhurst]

It is really a matter of budget, if you got cash to spend go for a custom coded site, if not go for a WordPress site built by a real Pro.

My guess is that you won´t get a custom coding site worth the name under $4000 and a Pro WordPress site around $1500 and up depending on developer.

 

[Kelly Kertzmann]

My opinion: Get a next.js based site and some polishing cloth for extra shine.

Seriously though, some of the biggest platforms like coinmarketcap, tiktok and openai use next.js. That says something…

wordpress isn’t gonna cut it. It will work fine for 4 users per day, but scaling a wp site up is not easy.

 

[Marquise Ullrich]

Do you have some examples for those 3 types ?
Just to have the difference in mind.

Best

Marquise Ullrich​