Web Development
We build both Django and WordPress sites for e-commerce clients. Here's the honest comparison we give every client who asks.
## WordPress + WooCommerce: When to Choose It
WordPress is the right choice for **90% of e-commerce businesses** launching their first or second online store.
**Choose WordPress if:**- You want to launch in 4–8 weeks- You don't have a developer on staff- Your store is relatively straightforward (products, cart, checkout, CMS)- Budget is under £5,000
**Strengths:**- Thousands of plugins for every feature you need- WooCommerce is battle-tested with millions of stores- Content management is genuinely easy for non-technical owners- Huge community support
**Weaknesses:**- Can get slow without optimisation (but Lighthouse 95+ is achievable with proper setup)- Plugin conflicts create maintenance overhead- Limited when you need very custom business logic
## Django: When to Choose It
Django is the right choice when you're building something that **doesn't exist yet as a plugin**.
**Choose Django if:**- You need custom business logic (subscription tiers, complex pricing, multi-vendor marketplace)- You're building a SaaS product alongside your store- You have developer resource (or are hiring us)- You're planning to scale to millions of users
**Strengths:**- Unlimited customisation- Faster performance at scale- Cleaner codebase than a plugin-heavy WordPress- Built-in security (CSRF, XSS, SQL injection protection)
**Weaknesses:**- Higher initial development cost- Needs a developer to manage content (unless you build a CMS)- Slower to launch
## Our Recommendation
If you need to sell online and content management matters: **WordPress**. If you're building a product or platform: **Django**.
We build both. [Tell us about your project](/contact/) and we'll recommend the right stack for your goals and budget.