Start with who will edit the content

WordPress provides an established browser-based editing workflow. A lightweight PHP website can store content in structured files and use fewer moving parts. The right choice depends on whether your team needs frequent independent publishing or occasional managed updates.

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Compare maintenance responsibilities

WordPress needs core, theme and plugin updates. Custom PHP needs a developer responsible for application changes and compatibility. Neither option removes the need for backups, access control and form testing.

Check hosting and integrations

Conventional cPanel hosting commonly supports PHP and Apache rewrite rules. Confirm the PHP version and required extensions with the host. Payments, CRM connections and multilingual editing may change the platform decision.

Ask for a portable handover

Document domain ownership, hosting access, source files, content location, licenses and recurring costs. Avoid making a site depend on an undisclosed account controlled by someone else. A clear handover matters more than the framework name.

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