A comparison of CMS systems

Craft CMS vs. WordPress: Why we rely on Craft

WordPress is the most widely used CMS in the world - but is it always the best choice? In this article, we compare WordPress with Craft CMS, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of both systems and explaining why we prefer Craft for demanding web projects. We also look at issues such as security, extensibility, and long-term costs.

1. "WordPress is the most widely used CMS" #

According to w3techs.com, WordPress is used on over 42% of all websites. The advantage of this popularity is that many people are already familiar with WordPress. There are also countless tutorials, forums, and a huge community to help with problems.

But popularity alone is not a sign of quality. Craft CMS enjoys a growing community and offers a modern, intuitive interface that is at least as easy to use as WordPress. Craft is also inherently more powerful and flexible without the need for countless plugins. To learn more about the growing Craft community, visit the Craft-Partner-Seite.

2. "WordPress offers many individual customizations through plugins with a large developer community behind them" #

WordPress offers a wide range of themes and plugins that can be used to customize websites without in-depth technical knowledge. This is a quick and easy solution, especially for smaller projects.

However, it is precisely this variety of plugins that harbors risks: Incompatibilities, security vulnerabilities, and dependence on third-party vendors. Many security problems are not caused by WordPress itself, but by poorly maintained or insecure plugins. Craft CMS takes a different approach: its modular structure means fewer dependencies on third-party plugins, which minimizes security risks. Adjustments can be made directly in the core, which increases maintainability and stability in the long run. There is also an approval process for plugins in the Craft plugin store, which ensures basic quality standards.

3. “WordPress is free of charge” #

The basic version of WordPress is available for free and can be used without any license fees. This makes it especially attractive for small businesses or individuals who want to build a website on a shoestring budget.

WordPress often requires more maintenance: updates are more frequent, affect many individual plugins, and can therefore be more time-consuming and expensive. Craft, on the other hand, allows for sustainable and efficient development without hidden costs.

Conclusion #

WordPress is undoubtedly a powerful CMS and can be a reasonable choice for simple, standard websites. But when it comes to custom, high-performance and secure web projects, we rely on Craft CMS. It enables high-quality, long-lasting and scalable web development - without compromising on security, performance or customization. If you are looking for a modern and sustainable solution, Craft CMS is the best choice.

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