Can we stick to Wordpress for (SaaS) website forever? Or should we code one?

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Vaishali Rastogi · Accepted Answer

If you're comfortable with WordPress and it meets your current needs, there's no harm in sticking with it. 
However, if you have specific requirements or a long-term vision that goes beyond what WordPress can offer, exploring the option of coding a custom website might be worth considering.
In our case, we faced some limitations with WordPress and found Wix as a solution, but more or less, both work fine as long as your requirements are met. ✌️

Julien Fayad · Answer

It really depends on what your SaaS does and how you want to architecture your product. I believe you should split your marketing website from your actual product and keep them on different infrastructure for evident security/stability reasons.

In my case, I only launch marketing websites using sections.geeks.solutions for the speed factor as this is a key criteria to increase conversions.

I'm going to launch Sections on PH soon, you can give it a spin now though and let me know what you think about it.

Dávid Sipos · Answer

Hey, there's no hard and fast rule here. WordPress is super handy and can definitely do the job for a SaaS website, especially when you're just starting out. It's got tons of themes, and plugins, and it's pretty easy to manage even if you're not a coding whiz. But, as your business grows, you might find you need more customization or specific features that WordPress can't quite handle. That's when coding your own site might come into play. It's a bigger investment for sure, but it can give you a lot more control.

So, I'd say, start with WordPress if it suits you now, but keep an open mind about a custom site for the future. Just do what's best for your biz at each stage!

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Don't see an issue with using Wordpress. Go with any tools that makes you the most productive. I'm learning how to use Webflow these days and find it very powerful! Can try it out if you are looking for alternatives.

Dávid Sipos · Answer

@mukhil_maran I think building a custom-code website isn't the marketing guy's job it's more a developer's guy. In the end, they should work together and make sure all the SEO and all the measurements are working correctly.

Yogesh Subramanian · Answer

Hi Mukhil,
Whether to stick with WordPress for a SaaS website indefinitely or build a custom-coded solution depends on various factors such as scalability, unique requirements, and future goals. WordPress provides a user-friendly interface and extensive plugin ecosystem, making it suitable for many businesses. However, if you require highly specialized functionality or have long-term scalability plans, custom coding might be necessary. Consider your specific needs and consult with experts to determine the best approach for your SaaS website.

Bala murugan · Answer

If you're looking for faster deployment, frequent updates/touch-ups, then wordpress could be your go to solution. If you're considering the scalability, high traffic levels then custom-coded website can give you more flexibility and performance optimization opportunities. But in custom-coded websites, the marketing team (who predominantly work on site) will find the difficulty in optimizing/updating/adding stuffs to it.

Choose according to your strengths and threats 🙂

Mukhil Maran · Answer

@samuel_tf_lam Hmm.. I'm seeing great reviews for Webflow. Is it SEO friendly too?

Iftekhar Ahmed · Answer

As an SEO I feel really difficult to handle the Coded website, but with Wordpress we can install different kind of plugins to boostup the ranking. just link I recently installed Squirrly SEO and working on the SEO for this website. You can learn more about the SEO plugin here https://saasbestoffer.com/squirr... But it's true if you website gets a lot of traffic you should switch to the codded website as it will be more optimized to handle it and if your SAAS application is heavier then Coded website is the only option for website long term performance.

Mukhil Maran · Answer

@david_sipos Thanks for the advise. Yes, I'm hearing the same advise from many - Start-up with Wordpress and scale it up with custom-code. What is quite tricky or challenging part is the marketing guys won't be able to update or make any changes on the custom-coded site. Let's see!

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The choice between WordPress and coding a website depends on your goals, budget, and preferences. WordPress offers a quick and easy way to build websites with numerous themes, plugins, and integrations. However, it has limitations like security risks, performance issues, and customization restrictions. If you desire more control and flexibility, coding from scratch or using a framework like Laravel or Django might be ideal. This allows you to tailor your site to your specific needs, optimize it for speed, security, and scalability. However, coding requires more time, money, and skills, along with increased maintenance. Ultimately, the decision hinges on the trade-offs between convenience and customization. Stick with WordPress if it meets your requirements, or switch to coding for more freedom. There is no definitive answer, only what works best for you.

Mukhil Maran · Answer

@julien_fayad Thanks for the inputs. We're an integration and automation platform - klamp.io Yes, the current site is built using Wordpress and not linked to product's architecture for the same security reasons. Sure, I'll have a look :)

Mukhil Maran · Answer

@yogesh_subramanian Thanks. Yes, that's what we've been thinking of at klamp.io As already said, the only question is - In case of custom-coded website, after the devs build the site, will the marketing guys be able to maintain it without much dependency?

Mukhil Maran · Answer

@bala_murugan20 Spoke what's been in my mind. Sure. Thanks for the note! :)

Can we stick to Wordpress for (SaaS) website forever? Or should we code one?

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