Websites for sale are usually built on WordPress or with custom code. This is what the difference means for a buyer.
WordPress sites
Pros:
- easy to maintain without coding
- a huge range of plugins
- usually cheaper to buy
- quick to set up
Cons:
- plugin conflicts can break the site
- security holes appear if nobody updates it
- deeper changes need PHP
- too many plugins slow it down
Custom-coded sites
Pros:
- full control over every element
- better performance, with no plugin bloat
- no third-party plugins to patch (its own bugs are yours to fix)
- scales to complex features
Cons:
- usually costs more to buy
- needs a developer for maintenance
- changes take longer to build
- harder to hand over to a new owner
Making the right choice
For blogs, small business sites and content sites, WordPress is usually enough.
For SaaS apps, marketplaces and complex platforms, custom code is usually worth paying for.
Buying through escrow
Whichever you buy, check the tech stack in the listing and make sure you have all the source files before you release payment. With escrow, the money stays held until you confirm receipt.
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