Static-site strengths
- Pages load quickly and have fewer moving parts.
- There is no database or plugin stack to maintain.
- Code can be hosted inexpensively and remains portable.
WordPress strengths and costs
- A dashboard helps teams publish frequent posts or changes.
- Themes and plugins add features quickly.
- Those components need updates, backups, security monitoring, and compatibility care.
Choose for the real workflow
- Consider how often content changes and who will edit it.
- Complex stores, memberships, and publishing may need a content platform or custom system.
- A local service site often benefits more from simplicity than a large dashboard.
Stop guessing when the problem keeps coming back
Ask for a recommendation based on the business workflow rather than choosing a platform from marketing claims.