WordPress

WordPress is one of the most widely used Content Management Systems (CMS). Its focus was initially to support blogs, but over time more and more websites started using WordPress as a go-to tool that allows easy creation, management, and editing of the content. It comes bundled with a WYSIWYG editor and a user-friendly admin interface that allows to configure various settings of the CMS, making it a great choice for people with less technical background.

WordPress is open source and has been around for a very long time. Therefore, the community is constantly working on the core functionality as well as third-party modules that extend the stock functionality—such as SEO ranking, eCommerce capabilities (WooCommerce is one of the most popular choices), or payment gateways. There are many stores online selling WordPress themes and plugins, so having a simple website up and running is a breeze even without writing a single line of code.

WordPress is a good choice for small-scale websites since it provides high flexibility via its plugin system. However, it lacks the tools to handle the growing complexity of eCommerce projects that require dependency management, highly customized integrations with third-party systems, and sophisticated automation and testing. We recommend looking into other solutions for stores and websites that anticipate growth.