A website can use custom pages, WordPress, or a combination of both. Choose based on what the site needs to do, who will update it, and how the parts will be maintained.

Use static or custom code for controlled experiences

Hard-coded pages can be efficient for high-performance marketing pages, custom layouts, or areas that change infrequently. They provide precise control over structure and front-end behavior.

Use WordPress for content management

WordPress is useful when non-developers need to update pages, publish articles, manage products, or extend capabilities through established plugins.

Use WooCommerce for transactional functions

WooCommerce can provide product, cart, checkout, and order-management features without requiring a custom commerce engine.

Connect specialized platforms instead of rebuilding them

If a learning management system, booking system, or other platform already works well, integration or targeted linking may be more efficient than recreating it inside the primary site.

Plan WordPress and custom pages before migration

Decide domain structure, navigation, URL patterns, security responsibilities, backups, analytics, and ownership before moving production traffic. A hybrid site works best when the boundaries are intentional.

Start here

List each part of the site, how often it changes, and who will maintain it. Choose the platform for each function and document how the parts connect before migrating.

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