Platform Guide
Choose the Right Platform
Every platform has trade-offs. We build on all of them — here's an honest breakdown so you can decide.
WordPress
The world's most popular CMS
WordPress powers 43% of all websites. Massive plugin ecosystem, great SEO tools, familiar admin panel. But that popularity makes it the #1 hacking target — and plugin dependency creates real maintenance headaches.
Advantages
- ✓ Huge plugin ecosystem
- ✓ Cheap to start
- ✓ Excellent SEO tools
- ✓ Familiar admin panel
- ✓ Large community
Limitations
- ✕ #1 hacking target
- ✕ Constant updates needed
- ✕ Plugin dependency
- ✕ Slow load times
- ✕ Design limitations
- ✕ Hidden costs
Shopify
Quick e-commerce, escalating costs
Fastest way to launch an online store — payments, inventory, shipping out of the box. But anything beyond standard features hits a wall. Custom development is expensive, restricted, and locks you into Shopify's ecosystem.
Advantages
- ✓ Launch within days
- ✓ Built-in payments/inventory/shipping
- ✓ Managed hosting
- ✓ No maintenance
Limitations
- ✕ Limited customization
- ✕ Escalating costs
- ✕ No ownership
- ✕ Poor multi-language support
- ✕ Enterprise plans $2,000+/month
Static HTML
Fast and cheap, but fundamentally limited
Think of static HTML as a digital business card — it shows your information clearly, loads instantly, and is very secure. Great when you want to keep costs down and just need a clean online presence. But there are no interactions, no content management, and every update requires a developer.
Advantages
- ✓ Blazing fast
- ✓ Maximum security
- ✓ Low cost
- ✓ Full file ownership
- ✓ Zero maintenance
Limitations
- ✕ No CMS
- ✕ No dynamic features
- ✕ Difficult multi-language support
- ✕ No business integrations
- ✕ Doesn't scale
Custom Code
Zero limits. Total control.
If you can imagine it, we can build it. No templates, no restrictions, no platform fees — just your vision, built exactly the way you need it. With AI-powered development we deliver 10x faster than traditional teams, so you get more for your money.
Advantages
- ✓ No limits
- ✓ 10x faster with AI
- ✓ More for your money
- ✓ Total control
- ✓ Enterprise security
- ✓ Zero vendor lock-in
Limitations
- ✕ Higher initial investment
- ✕ Requires dev partner for changes
Side by Side
All platforms rated across the metrics that matter.
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