A simple guide to picking between WordPress, a custom PHP build and a website builder.
Choosing technology is easier when you start from your goals instead of the tools.
If you mainly need a company website with pages and a blog, WordPress is fast to launch and easy to manage. If you need special features such as customer accounts, custom dashboards or integrations, a custom PHP and MySQL build gives you full control. Website builders are good for a quick start, but they limit design, speed and ownership of your data.
Before you decide, write down who will update the site, which features you need in the first year, and your budget for hosting and maintenance. A good developer will recommend the simplest option that meets those needs.