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.
| WordPress | Custom-built (how we build) | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed on a phone | Depends on the theme and plugins; often needs tuning | Light pages built to load fast on 4G |
| Updates and security | Core, theme and plugins need regular updates | No plugins to patch; we look after it |
| Editing it yourself | Yes, in the admin panel | You send the change; we update the site and the AI together |
| Extra features | Thousands of plugins for almost anything | What a venue needs is built in; anything else is custom work |
| Ordering and bookings | Add plugins and connect them yourself | One system: QR ordering, bookings, kitchen screen, PromptPay |
| AI agent | A separate chatbot plugin or service | Built in, with the same menu and prices as the site |
| Thai and English | Usually a translation plugin | Separate Thai and English pages from day one |
| Changing supplier later | Easy: many agencies work with WordPress | You keep your domain; the ordering and AI system stays with us |
| Cost | Often low to start; hosting, plugins and upkeep add up | From ฿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
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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