🏢 Platform Comparison

Velosites vs WordPress

WordPress is powerful but requires constant maintenance. Velosites is fully managed - we handle everything.

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At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $19/month
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

WordPress

  • $5-50+/month
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesWordPress
MaintenanceFully managedYou manage it
SecurityAlways updatedYour responsibility
UpdatesAutomaticManual updates needed
Speed90+ PageSpeed40-60 typical
SupportIncludedDIY or hire someone
FlexibilityCustom developmentHighly flexible
Plugin EcosystemCurated integrations60,000+ plugins
Learning CurveZeroSteep learning curve

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • •Fully managed
  • •No maintenance required
  • •Always secure
  • •Fast by default
  • •Expert support included
  • •Zero technical knowledge needed

✗ Cons

  • •Less plugin flexibility
  • •Not open-source

WordPress

✓ Pros

  • •Extremely flexible
  • •Huge plugin ecosystem
  • •Open source
  • •Large community
  • •Can be cheaper (if DIY)

✗ Cons

  • •Requires technical knowledge
  • •Constant maintenance needed
  • •Security vulnerabilities
  • •Slow without optimization
  • •Plugin conflicts
  • •Can get expensive with hosting + plugins + support

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Businesses wanting hands-off solution
  • Anyone without technical skills
  • Companies valuing security & speed
  • Businesses needing reliability

Choose WordPress if you want:

  • Developers and technical users
  • Highly custom requirements
  • Those with time for maintenance
  • Large content-heavy sites

Our Honest Recommendation

Choose Velosites if you want a hands-off, fully managed solution. Choose WordPress if you have technical skills and want maximum flexibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Velosites built on WordPress?

No. Velosites uses modern technology (Next.js) that's faster and more secure than WordPress.

Can I migrate from WordPress to Velosites?

Yes! We can rebuild your WordPress site or migrate content. Many clients switch to avoid WordPress maintenance.

Why not just use WordPress?

WordPress requires constant updates, security monitoring, and technical knowledge. Velosites is fully managed - we handle everything.

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