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Posted by taahrqqhar
taahrqqhar
14,147 Points

Static website or wordpress site? what do you guys think?

I'm really debating if I should make my portfolio a wordpress site or just keep it static html. My last portfolio was done in wordpress but I found so many problems with the code. I can honestly say I'm more of a designer than a developer so php is not my expertise and when I make it static html and javascript everything is great... so what you guys think?

I know some may say I should push my self and do it in wordpress but at the same time I want this to look amazing and I feel wordpress has it's limitations

2 Answers

Drew Schott
Drew Schott
8,484 Points
Drew Schott
Drew Schott
8,484 Points

I would work with static websites, creating your own code.

Honeslty the only reason I see for someone who can code to use a CMS, is so others are able to update your work easily without knowing any coding.

Also, writing your own code will create a desire to learn more, and increase your own worth. With these courses, it wouldn't be difficult for you to learn to use php, and make a better and more customizable website than you could with Wordpress.

Felix Yakubov
Felix Yakubov
17,475 Points
Felix Yakubov
Felix Yakubov
17,475 Points

I work with Wordpress for 3 years now. Still have no clue about php and it works great to me.

Pros of WP:

Fast install of social, security, forms, galleries, SEO, Thousands of themes just waiting to be designed. ALL developer tools integrated

Cons:

Requires a lot of practicing before using, and in some cases understanding PHP code as you say. Constantly updating plugins and versions.