{"id":3033,"date":"2022-09-07T13:35:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T13:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2023-03-09T13:38:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T13:38:31","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between HTML &#038; WordPress Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You want to make a website, and you are curious whether you should code it or (have it coded) or use a website builder. The answer isn\u2019t simple.<\/p>\n<p>However, the option you choose will determine the costs needed, the time it would take, and the quality of the product (your site). If you are a business operating in the USA, you should know about the web development landscape here.<\/p>\n<p>As a non-technical person, you might do well by creating a WordPress website, but WordPress isn&#8217;t as simple as people say. There is competition there too as many people are using it.<\/p>\n<p>You would need to stand out in terms of designs, themes, and good use of plugins. But first, decide whether you want to develop a static HTML site or go with a CMS-based website.<\/p>\n<p>We will discuss in this blog which option would be suitable for your purposes, we will focus on HTML vs WordPress websites. But, first, let us clarify what WordPress is if you already don&#8217;t know.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOC :-<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#What_is_WordPress\" title=\"What is WordPress?\">What is WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Difference_Between_a_WordPress_Website_and_an_HTML_Hyper_Text_Markup_Language_Website\" title=\"Difference Between a WordPress Website and an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) Website\">Difference Between a WordPress Website and an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) Website<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Why_Is_WordPress_Popular\" title=\"Why Is WordPress Popular?\">Why Is WordPress Popular?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#How_Easy_Is_It_to_Build_a_WordPress_Website\" title=\"How Easy Is It to Build a WordPress Website?\">How Easy Is It to Build a WordPress Website?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Which_Website_is_Better_HTML_or_WordPress\" title=\"Which Website is Better HTML or WordPress?\">Which Website is Better HTML or WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Do_you_Need_to_Know_HTML_to_Use_WordPress\" title=\"Do you Need to Know HTML to Use WordPress?\">Do you Need to Know HTML to Use WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Is_WordPress_Better_Than_Coding\" title=\"Is WordPress Better Than Coding?\">Is WordPress Better Than Coding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Is_It_Better_to_Code_Your_Website\" title=\"Is It Better to Code Your Website?\">Is It Better to Code Your Website?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#How_Do_I_Install_WordPress\" title=\"How Do I Install WordPress?\">How Do I Install WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_using_an_HTML_website_compared_to_a_WordPress_website\" title=\"What are the benefits of using an HTML website compared to a WordPress website?\">What are the benefits of using an HTML website compared to a WordPress website?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#How_difficult_is_it_to_create_an_HTML_website_versus_a_WordPress_website\" title=\"How difficult is it to create an HTML website versus a WordPress website?\">How difficult is it to create an HTML website versus a WordPress website?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#What_type_of_content_is_best_suited_for_an_HTML_or_WordPress_website\" title=\"What type of content is best suited for an HTML or WordPress website?\">What type of content is best suited for an HTML or WordPress website?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#What_types_of_customization_options_are_available_when_using_HTML_or_WordPress\" title=\"What types of customization options are available when using HTML or WordPress?\">What types of customization options are available when using HTML or WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Is_an_HTML_website_or_WordPress_website_more_secure\" title=\"Is an HTML website or WordPress website more secure?\">Is an HTML website or WordPress website more secure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-html-website-and-wordpress-website\/#Bottom_Line\" title=\"Bottom Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_WordPress\"><\/span>What is WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.jpeg?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.jpeg?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.jpeg\" alt=\"Adding and managing plugins in your WordPress dashboard\" width=\"649\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a>WordPress CMS<\/p>\n<p>WordPress is a free content management platform or CMS. It is an open-source website creation tool that uses PHP programming language and MySQL as a database.<\/p>\n<p>It is quite popular as it is the most powerful and easy website builder. It is great for blogging, e-commerce, portfolio websites, and business sites. Users can create both small and large sites with it, thanks to its flexibility and usability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\/services\/web-development\/wordpress-development\/\">WordPress web development <\/a>means creating a website using WordPress. WordPress manages both the front end ( the user interface that is visible to visitors) and the back end (the place where you edit the website) of the website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_a_WordPress_Website_and_an_HTML_Hyper_Text_Markup_Language_Website\"><\/span>Difference Between a WordPress Website and an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.jpeg?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.jpeg?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Bootstrap pre-designed buttons displayed with corresponding code including default modfier classes\" width=\"649\" height=\"287\" \/><\/a>HTML code examples for adding a button<\/p>\n<p>WordPress is a CMS where users can post content, host media, and upload files without having the know-how of coding. While HTML is a standard markup language for showing documents retrieved online. These retrieval units are called web pages. In simple words, HTML allows you to code web pages from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a website using Javascript, HTML, or CSS if you are a developer or can hire one. Otherwise, there are tons of content management systems, website creation tools, and publishing platforms to build a website without coding it.<\/p>\n<p>Though all these work great, people tend to like CMSs the most. A CMS enables users to add videos, and images to their content, customize the site\u2019s template, change the underlying code, manage many users, organize content using categories and tags, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_WordPress_Popular\"><\/span>Why Is WordPress Popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress is popular among non-developers or beginners who don&#8217;t want to create a sophisticated website. WordPress uses HTML but not as its primary coding language.<\/p>\n<p>WordPress platform as well as its themes and plugins, use PHP as a programming language. PHP language manages how a site is created on WordPress and engages and links with its database.<\/p>\n<p>As a server-side language, PHP operates completely on the server that houses the website. When someone enters one of your page links in the search bar, your server\u2019s PHP code gets that request and brings the requested content from the database.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Easy_Is_It_to_Build_a_WordPress_Website\"><\/span>How Easy Is It to Build a WordPress Website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To create a WordPress site, you don&#8217;t need to code or know how to write codes. You can publish and manage content, alter the website\u2019s look, choose its settings from the dashboard, and add plugins to make it more functional. For more help, you can contact a WordPress development agency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Website_is_Better_HTML_or_WordPress\"><\/span>Which Website is Better HTML or WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, self-hosted HTML sites are better for expert web developers, and WordPress websites work better for non-developers and beginners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_Need_to_Know_HTML_to_Use_WordPress\"><\/span>Do you Need to Know HTML to Use WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, you don&#8217;t need to know HTML to use WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the estimated costing for HTML and WordPress website:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png\" alt=\"WebFX estimate for moderately stylized responsive site of 1-10 pages\" width=\"599\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">WordPress Website Costing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.png?width=650&amp;name=Static%20HTML%20vs.%20WordPress%20Sites%20What%20to%20Consider-1.png\" alt=\"Breakdown of costs of building and managing site on WordPress\" \/><\/a>HTML Website Costing<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_WordPress_Better_Than_Coding\"><\/span>Is WordPress Better Than Coding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It depends. WordPress will be a better option if you want to save the money and time spent on creating a website from scratch utilizing CSS, HTML, or Javascript.<\/p>\n<p>WordPress allows you to make simple and complex changes in a few clicks \u2014 perfect for developing blogging sites. Also, if you don&#8217;t want to hire an SEO expert, WordPress is better for you as it has plugins for SEO.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Better_to_Code_Your_Website\"><\/span>Is It Better to Code Your Website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coding your website with HTML is better for you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">The website you are going to make needs no updates, frequent changes, or any extra content<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">You want to have complete control of your website and its hosting platform<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">You are creating a website for a client because it gives a negative impression if you create a website for them using a web builder<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">\u00a0If you are a pro coder because you can then create a coded site in the same amount of\u00a0 time it takes to create a site using a content\u00a0 management system<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">\u00a0If you can write more secure code yourself<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">You don\u2019t want to be limited on what you can modify in your site\u2019s code<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">You want to grow as a developer in the USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Install_WordPress\"><\/span>How Do I Install WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these steps to install WordPress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">Download the WordPress package and unzip it<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">Open the public_html directory or a similar one and upload it there<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">Make MySQL Database and User<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">WordPress will make a wp-config.php file for your site using the data you gave in the installation process<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\">Run the WordPress install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Watch this video by Hostinger Academy for a better understanding:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/72KxCAsjOBY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After installing, you would need to develop a website using the platform. If you can pull it, that is good. But, if you want a website that looks professional, you should take WordPress development services from a reputable agency in the USA.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_using_an_HTML_website_compared_to_a_WordPress_website\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of using an HTML website compared to a WordPress website?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to HTML versus WordPress websites, there are benefits to both. HTML sites are simpler to maintain and load more quickly, while WordPress sites are more flexible and offer more features for managing dynamic content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_difficult_is_it_to_create_an_HTML_website_versus_a_WordPress_website\"><\/span><strong>How difficult is it to create an HTML website versus a WordPress website?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating an HTML website can be a bit more challenging than creating a WordPress site, as it requires knowledge of HTML, CSS, and possibly JavaScript. On the other hand, creating a WordPress site requires familiarity with the WordPress platform, as well as plugins and themes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_content_is_best_suited_for_an_HTML_or_WordPress_website\"><\/span><strong>What type of content is best suited for an HTML or WordPress website?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The type of content that is best suited for an HTML or WordPress website depends on the content itself. HTML sites are better for static content like portfolios or informational pages, while WordPress sites are better for dynamic content like blogs, e-commerce sites, or social networks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_customization_options_are_available_when_using_HTML_or_WordPress\"><\/span><strong>What types of customization options are available when using HTML or WordPress?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to customization options, HTML sites offer more limited options, while WordPress sites offer a wide range of customization options through themes and plugins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_HTML_website_or_WordPress_website_more_secure\"><\/span><strong>Is an HTML website or WordPress website more secure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Security is an important consideration for any website, and both HTML and WordPress sites can be made secure through proper maintenance and updates. However, WordPress sites may be more vulnerable to hacking due to their popularity and use of third-party plugins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress lets users create and manage attractive content easily without needing any coding. About 26 percent of all sites online are based on WordPress proving its popularity. You should be clear that here we are talking about wordpress.org, a CMS, and not about wordpress.com, a blog hosting service.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to create a personal site or small business website, WordPress is the go-to option if you intend to provide informational material to people. However, if you are an e-commerce business in the USA or have a social network, WordPress may not suffice for you. You can ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalgravityagency.com\">Digital Gravity Agency<\/a> to make it for you.<\/p>\n<p>You might then choose a different option that allows you to develop your website using front-end and back-end tools and frameworks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to make a website, and you are curious whether you should code it or (have it coded) or use a website builder. The answer isn\u2019t simple. However, the option you choose will determine the costs needed, the time it would take, and the quality of the product (your site). 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