Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site work?

[froggyboy604]

I visit sites where there are only 1-5 pages, but I notice they are using WordPress because it has "Powered by WordPress" in the footer, and the source code has wp-content , and has content="WordPress 3.1.2" in it .

I'm not sure why very small websites choose WordPress over a Static HTML site which might be easier to maintain in the long run since static HTML sites don't require CMS security, and plug-in updates, and HTML sites also can handle more traffic without slowing down since HTML+CSS sites are generally smaller in size then WordPress sites which need more PHP files to be executed and MySQL queries to the database.

My best guest is because there are a lot of cool themes, and add-on for WordPress, and it is easier to add and edit content in WordPress without learning about FTP, HTML, and CSS.

 

[David]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

Because Wordpress it easier to edit and install for novice web developers. I believe it's far easier to install and update Wordpress than to write a HTML page and edit the visuals.

 

[Yehya]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

Because Wordpress it easier to edit and install for novice web developers. I believe it's far easier to install and update Wordpress than to write a HTML page and edit the visuals.

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I was suggested by a friend to use Wordpress for a website. I simply had known that Wordpress could be used that way but i never knew it was so powerless. Whenever i read anything about Wordpress there always comes the "cms" part. So i thought it was divine, tried it out, just couldn't have it for a day and it was removed.

HTML and CSS own all. (mostly small websites)

My site is now on HTML and CSS. And am i glad?!

 

[Tindris]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

As David says, it is easier for people who can't code. I always recommend it to my clients if they have a site they wish to update often.

 

[dojo]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

It's not easier only to those who can't code. i can code a page, thank you, but will use Wordpress. It's easier to add the content and add more stuff, than hardcode each paragraph and image. Don't know about you, but my time costs, so I'd rather expedite some of the stuff 😉

 

[Yehya]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

It's not easier only to those who can't code. i can code a page, thank you, but will use Wordpress. It's easier to add the content and add more stuff, than hardcode each paragraph and image. Don't know about you, but my time costs, so I'd rather expedite some of the stuff 😉

I think the OP was talking about stuff that wouldn't need editing, changing or replaced.
Once done, same old text till the site dies.

1 time hard-work and for the rest easy. << :great:
It won't really cost more than Wordpress by 30 minutes to 1 hour if you're dealing with 4-5 pages.
But as you go to more pages, 20-30, with editing and new stuff added, i think Wordpress would be easier and faster.

 

[Darknite]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

There is two views on this:

If you need a dynamic site (content is added/edited), then CMS like WordPress is the sane answer.

On the other hand if its a static site, then the trade-off are not clear:

Pros
* A static site will always be faster and lighter on server resources
* A static site will not have a database dependency

Cons
* Unless you can hand code, you will need a developer + graphics artist to design and build one for you.

Some of the "Cons" can be negated if you are a professional developer and have your own asset library (asset build up from previous projects).

 

[froggyboy604]

Re: Why small few pgs sites use WordPress when HTML site wor

I guest Host Gator and other web host with one click WordPress installs can make WordPress simpler for people who just want a cheap and fast way to start a static site.

But, for a basic website where you just want to display your profile photo, and a short 1 page profile, or a landing page for an eBook, or e-mail newsletter sign-up a static website may be easier since there are plenty of quality free, and paid HTML templates for most category of sites like : Law, IT, Wedding, etc which can be easy to make minor updates to by learning a little about HTML and photoshop from a book, or using Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Kompozer and visual editors to make minor edits.

I think a 1-2 page website would do better with a HTML static site since they don't have to worry about SQL injections, password cracking, and hacking by hacking bots and human hackers which scan your WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla CMS for outdated software and plug-ins with vulnerabilities to hack or spam your site with malware redirect links.