So, lets dive deep and compare PHP and WordPress from the standpoint of some parameters. It is fundamental to remember that PHP Is a framework, while WordPress is a content management system (CMS) built based on PHP. The demand for WordPress has been consistently high and over 28% of all websites on the world wide web use WordPress. KPWebtech, a leading wordpress development company in Chennai, looks at the various factors on which one can compare WordPress and PHP.
Cost Effectiveness
It may look at a surface level that WordPress is open source and hence will deliver an easy and intuitive content management system (CMS). But truth be told, the many plugins that help make WordPress intuitive are actually paid. Further premium themes are also only for purchase. Considering the above, WordPress can be a cheap option or an expensive option based on your own skill level and needs. PHP is more straightforward and is for budget conscious individuals.
Website Purpose
The nature and purpose of the website is important in choosing wither WordPress or PHP. Complex websites with many layers and PHP is best for these types of websites. If it is a blog, websites that require frequent updates for content and other areas, then WordPress is best suited. So we would recommend a choice based on the content and update frequency. But again, this is not the only yardstick or parameters to make a choice.
A delightful customer experience can be achieved easily with WordPress with the availability of many themes and plugins. With PHP, the onus is more on the skill, capability and will of the programmer.
SEO?
SEO is another choice that depends on your marketing plan and plan for your digital presence. If you are a business requiring just a website, then SEO is not required. However, if SEO is a requirement, then WordPress offers a better choice with enhanced plugins. For PHP, we need more programmer involvement. The basics of SEO remain the same in either case – putting in the right tags, headings etc.
Page load speed is another critical factor. With WordPress, page load speeds may be a tad slow because of the number of plugins to load
Programming Prowess
If you are just getting started in programming, then WordPress is a good choice as it offers many plugins and ready themes. However, if you are a medium or expert-level programmer, then PHP is the way to go, since it offers the possibility if individual customizations and getting more juice out of the language, then PHP is the best choice.
Security
Security is another aspect to considering especially due to the increasing nefarious activities. Using PHP means that a lot depends on the programmer. This is to an extent a subjective analysis since skill level varies widely. With WordPress, it is a matter of getting the right plugins and updating them regularly. But even here, backdoor access to your website will mean that data is compromised.
Overall, there are different frameworks to PHP, including but not limited to Laravel, CodeIgniter, Cake PHP etc. The ready availability of these frameworks and ensured that ready libraries are available. This means that
- There is faster web development
- Need to write code is simplified or reduced
- Websites can be protected from attacks
- Database interactions are optimized
- Unit testing can be performed easily
- Frameworks offer good support and documentation
- Database integration is easy
Why KP Webtech?
KP Webtech is a leading woocommerce development company in Chennai with the best PHP programmers in Chennai and the best WordPress developers in Chennai. We have evolved from our humble beginnings as a laravel development company in Chennai to offer the complete spectrum of digital services including ecommerce web development in Chennai. As an all-round digital media firm in Chennai, we bring a holistic perspective to any project and thus ensure total success.
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