WordPress vs Custom Coded:
Which should you choose for your business in 2025?
If you're planning to build a website this year, you’ve probably hit the big question: WordPress or Custom Coded?
Both are solid options. Both are powerful. But they’re not the same, and picking the right one depends entirely on what you’re building and how much flexibility you really need.
What is WordPress?
It’s a powerful open-source platform that powers over 40% of the web. With thousands of plugins and themes, it lets you launch anything from blogs and portfolios to full-blown eCommerce sites (using a plugin called WooCommerce).
What is a Custom-Coded Website?
This is a site built from scratch with no CMS. Developers write all the code, tailor every feature, and design the backend exactly for your business.
So which one’s better?
Choose WordPress if you want:
Choose Custom Coded if you want:
What We Recommend at Ctrl+S Media
If you’re launching a standard business site, blog, or store, WordPress is perfect. But if your needs are hyper-specific (like internal tools, custom portals, etc.), go custom.
Looking to build a website? Reach out and we can help you decide which would be best suited for you.