One of the first decisions in any web project is how content will be managed. The right CMS can empower your team to publish and update content confidently; the wrong one creates friction, technical debt, and support headaches.
WordPress: The Reliable Workhorse
WordPress still powers over 40% of the web, and for good reason. Its ecosystem is enormous, content editors find it familiar, and a skilled developer can extend it to handle almost anything.
Best for: blogs, marketing websites, WooCommerce stores, and businesses that want a proven platform with a massive plugin ecosystem.
Watch out for: plugin bloat, security vulnerabilities in poorly maintained plugins, and performance issues on budget hosting.
Headless CMS: Best of Both Worlds
A headless CMS like Strapi, Sanity, or Contentful separates content storage from presentation. Your editors write content in a clean interface, and developers consume it via API to build blazing-fast front-ends with frameworks like Next.js or Astro.
Best for: teams that want full control over the front-end experience, multi-channel content delivery (web, mobile app, digital signage), and projects where performance is paramount.
Watch out for: higher initial development cost, a steeper learning curve for non-technical editors, and the need for developer involvement in layout changes.
Fully Custom Solutions
Sometimes off-the-shelf platforms don't fit. If your business has unique workflows — for example, tightly integrated inventory management, complex approval processes, or specialised data models — a custom-built CMS module can be exactly what you need.
Best for: businesses with highly specific requirements that can't be met by existing platforms without excessive customisation.
Watch out for: longer development timelines, higher upfront investment, and the ongoing responsibility of maintaining a bespoke system.
Our Recommendation
There's no single right answer — it depends on your budget, team capabilities, and long-term goals. At Liga Software, we've delivered projects on all three approaches and can guide you through the decision objectively. Get in touch for a no-obligation chat about your project.