Custom website vs WordPress

WordPress is a good tool and runs a large share of the web. It is not always the right one for a busy venue. A fair side-by-side.

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Comparison table: Custom website vs WordPress
WordPressCustom-built (how we build)
Speed on a phoneDepends on the theme and plugins; often needs tuningLight pages built to load fast on 4G
Updates and securityCore, theme and plugins need regular updatesNo plugins to patch; we look after it
Editing it yourselfYes, in the admin panelYou send the change; we update the site and the AI together
Extra featuresThousands of plugins for almost anythingWhat a venue needs is built in; anything else is custom work
Ordering and bookingsAdd plugins and connect them yourselfOne system: QR ordering, bookings, kitchen screen, PromptPay
AI agentA separate chatbot plugin or serviceBuilt in, with the same menu and prices as the site
Thai and EnglishUsually a translation pluginSeparate Thai and English pages from day one
Changing supplier laterEasy: many agencies work with WordPressYou keep your domain; the ordering and AI system stays with us
CostOften low to start; hosting, plugins and upkeep add upFrom ฿24,900 setup plus from ฿2,490 a month, all included

Choose WordPress if you want to edit everything yourself or run a big blog. Choose custom if you want a fast site that takes orders and bookings with nothing to patch.

Questions owners ask

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Is WordPress bad for SEO?

No. A well-built WordPress site ranks fine. What hurts is a slow theme and too many plugins. Google rewards fast, clear pages however they are built.

Can you rebuild my WordPress site?

Yes. We rebuild it fast and in two languages, keep your domain, and redirect the old pages so the Google traffic you already have is not lost.

How do I change my site if it is not WordPress?

Send us the change and we update the site and the AI together. Updates are part of the monthly fee.

When is WordPress the better choice?

When you publish a lot of articles, want to edit pages yourself every day, or need a plugin for something very specific.

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