WordPress vs Website Wannabe
See how our custom solution compares to traditional WordPress websites for local businesses.
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a popular open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites on the internet. It offers flexibility through thousands of themes and plugins, but requires technical knowledge for setup, maintenance, and security.
- • Requires hosting, domain, and technical setup
- • Needs constant updates and security monitoring
- • Plugin conflicts and compatibility issues
- • DIY approach - you handle everything
What is Website Wannabe?
Website Wannabe is a complete local business growth platform that combines website creation, SEO optimization, and marketing tools in one simple solution. We handle all the technical aspects so you can focus on growing your business.
- • Complete done-for-you solution
- • Built-in local SEO and marketing tools
- • No technical knowledge required
- • Ongoing support and optimization
Features Comparison
| Feature | WordPress | Website Wannabe |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Required | Constant Updates | |
| Security | Vulnerable | |
| Loading Speed | Often Slow | |
| User Interface | Complex | |
| Plugin Conflicts | ||
| Local SEO Focus | Requires Plugins | |
| Monthly Cost | $50-200+/month | Starting at $99/month |
| Technical Support | Community Forums | |
| AI Assisted Development | Included | |
| AI Assisted SEO | Requires Plugins | Built-In |
| AI Assisted Content | Requires Plugins | Built-In |
| Forms Management | Requires Plugins | Included |
| Plugin and Theme Updates | Manual Required | |
| Constantly Breaking | Never | |
| Freedom from Platforms | Limited | Complete |
| Malware Vulnerability | High Risk | Protected |
| Complete Flexibility | Theme Limited | Unlimited |
| Development Speed | Weeks to Months | Days |
| Licenses Required | Multiple Premium Plugins |
Why Local Businesses Choose Us Over WordPress
No Technical Headaches
We handle all the technical stuff so you can focus on running your business.
Built for Local SEO
Every feature is designed to help local customers find your business online.
Predictable Pricing
One monthly fee covers everything - no surprise costs or hidden fees.
Modern Stack vs Legacy Technology
WordPress (Legacy Stack)
PHP & MySQL
20+ year old technology with security vulnerabilities
Plugin Dependencies
Reliant on third-party plugins that break frequently
Server-Side Rendering
Slower load times and poor user experience
Theme Limitations
Constrained by theme structure and compatibility
Website Wannabe (Modern Stack)
React & TypeScript
Modern, secure, and highly performant frontend technology
Sanity CMS
Headless CMS with real-time collaboration and structured content
Static Site Generation
Lightning-fast load times and excellent SEO performance
Custom Components
Unlimited flexibility with bespoke functionality
Enterprise-Grade Features
Enterprise Security
Built-in security measures, regular security audits, and compliance with industry standards.
Performance Optimization
CDN integration, image optimization, and advanced caching for maximum speed.
Dedicated Support
Direct access to our development team with priority support and custom development.
Seamless WordPress Migration Process
Content Audit
We analyze your existing WordPress site and create a migration plan
Design & Build
We recreate your site using modern React components and Sanity CMS
Content Migration
All your content is transferred and optimized for the new platform
Launch & Optimize
We launch your new site and provide ongoing optimization and support
Timeline: 2-4 weeks for most corporate sites
Zero downtime during migration with our staging environment process
Frequently Asked Questions
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