A WordPress theme or a custom solution? WordPress is currently the most widely used CMS system for managing websites. WordPress is focused on content websites but you can expand this with the famous WooCommerce module which makes your website suitable as a webshop. If you want to create your website you can choose to buy a "WordPress theme" or you can go for customization. To help you make the right choice for your business we wrote this blog.

A wide selection of WordPress themes

The range of premium themes is increasing day by day. There are many developers active who develop themes and offer them for a fee. Using a theme can be very interesting for startups or small websites due to the lower cost but customization doesn't always have to be expensive either! Check out the pros and cons of using a WordPress theme here:

Benefits themes:

• You get a website with a professional look and feel for a small budget
• The website can be realized very quickly (usually within a few days)
• The website is often self-maintainable, requiring little programming knowledge
• A theme is instantly suitable for any device (responsive design)

Disadvantages themes:

• You are dependent on the developer of your theme. For example, when updates occur within WordPress, it is important that your developer also keeps up with their updates
• Unnecessary functionalities in your website. A theme that is not customized for you is meant to serve multiple businesses and people. Because of this, there will probably be things in it that you will not or never use
• You cannot combine different themes. So should a theme be suitable for your application, but a certain page is not as you wish then you will have to take that for granted or choose an entirely different theme

Custom websites in WordPress

If you don't want to use a theme and have a custom website built, the design is created by a web designer and can be completely customized. Once the design is to your liking a website developer will start building the website. Using a custom website, you can achieve a unique look that suits you or your business exactly. The main advantages of a custom website are:

Advantages Customization:

• A custom design made exactly according to the client's requirements
• No restrictions, complete design freedom
• Optimal user experience
• No unnecessary features, cleaner code and thus a faster website

Disadvantages customization

• Path takes more time, first design and then build
• Usually slightly more costly but not always necessary, depending on requirements
• You cannot always make all changes yourself, but often need to be done by a web developer

Do you have any additions to this article, or want to know if a WordPress theme or customization is a better fit for you? Let us know!