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CMS vs. Raw HTML

When it comes to creating a website, there are several options available to you, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. WordPress and HTML are two of the most popular choices, and each has its own set of downsides.

Hackers & Security

One of the main downsides of a WordPress site is that it can be vulnerable to security threats. Because WordPress is an open-source platform, it is susceptible to hackers who can exploit vulnerabilities in the code to gain access to your site. This means that you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to updating your site’s plugins and themes to ensure that they are always up to date and secure.

Coding Experience

On the other hand, one of the main downsides of an HTML site is that it can be difficult to make changes to your site’s content if you don’t have any coding experience. Unlike a WordPress site, where you can make changes to your site’s content using a visual editor, with an HTML site, you need to know how to code in order to make any changes to your site’s design or content.

Search Engine Optimization

Another downside of using an HTML site is that it can be more difficult to optimize for search engines. With a WordPress site, there are many plugins available that can help you optimize your site’s content for search engines. However, with an HTML site, you need to have a solid understanding of SEO principles in order to optimize your site’s content for search engines.

WordPress actually does have an HTML editor embedded into it, it's just not very colorful. Engineers often end up working on the HTML outside of WordPress and pasting it back into WP when they are done.

In conclusion, both WordPress and HTML have their own set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to building a website. While WordPress is easy to use and offers many plugins and themes, it can be vulnerable to security threats and can be slow. On the other hand, while HTML is fast and secure, it can be difficult to make changes to your site’s content if you don’t have any coding experience and can be more difficult to optimize for search engines. Ultimately, the choice between WordPress and HTML will depend on your specific needs and preferences.


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