WordPress or custom website — short answer
WordPress makes sense for blogs, simple presentations and teams that update content daily themselves. Custom sites (Next.js/React) make sense when you need speed, security, unique design and lower long-term maintenance — typical for businesses wanting a professional site without plugin chaos.
BeoCodex builds custom website development with Next.js — not WordPress templates. Reason: PageSpeed scores, fewer security risks and a premium approach without monthly page builder subscriptions.
When WordPress makes sense
- •Large blog with frequent posts and multiple authors
- •Team already familiar with WordPress admin
- •Project needing full WooCommerce ecosystem (shop with hundreds of products)
- •Budget under €100 and you accept speed compromises
When custom Next.js makes sense
BeoCodex websites use Next.js and React — the same stack as this site. Result: fast loading, mobile version and technical foundation for SEO and AI search.
- •Business, freelancer or brand needing a professional one-page or multi-page site
- •Priority is loading speed and Google Core Web Vitals
- •You want a fixed price without monthly platform subscription
- •You plan SEO and AEO optimization — clean code simplifies schema and structure
Comparison: speed, security, price, maintenance
| Criterion | WordPress | Custom (Next.js) |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Depends on theme and plugins | Optimized by default |
| Security | Risk from outdated plugins | Smaller attack surface |
| Starting price | €100–300 (freelancer) | Custom quote — contact |
| Monthly costs | Hosting + plugin subscriptions | Maintenance by agreement |
| Design | Often recognizable template | Custom, unique |
WordPress site for €100 — what you actually get
A “WordPress site €100” offer usually means a free theme installed, a few pages and shared hosting — no custom design, no speed optimization and often no SEO.
Hidden costs: premium theme (€50+), page builder (€100+/year), backup plugin, security plugin, updates billed separately. For the same money professional custom website development at BeoCodex delivers more long-term value.
Free assessment: contact form. Also read how much website development costs.