When I first decided to build my personal website, I was stuck between two popular choices: React and WordPress.
As someone who enjoys learning web development, React was a tempting option. It’s powerful, flexible, and gives full control over design and functionality. But after weighing the pros and cons, I chose WordPress — and here’s why.
🧠 The Choice: Developer Control vs Practical Speed
React is a JavaScript library used to build highly customizable front-end applications. It’s the backbone of many modern web apps. On the other hand, WordPress is a full content management system (CMS) — it’s user-friendly, fast to set up, and great for non-developers.
At first, I was excited to use React and even started building a custom version of my site. But soon, I realized:
- I was spending a lot of time just setting up the structure.
- Every feature required manual coding and debugging.
- It was difficult to update content without making code changes.
⏱️ Why I Chose WordPress
After testing both, I picked WordPress because:
- ✅ It saved me time — I launched my site in a few hours, not weeks.
- ✅ Maintenance is easy — I don’t need to worry about hosting, security updates, or performance issues.
- ✅ It’s content-friendly — writing blog posts, adding images, and updating pages is simple.
- ✅ There are thousands of themes and plugins — I didn’t have to code every little detail.
I realized that speed and simplicity mattered more to me than full customization, especially when I just needed a clean personal website.
💡 Final Thoughts
If you’re a developer who loves building things from scratch or you’re building a complex web app — go with React.
But if your goal is to launch a personal blog, portfolio, or small business site quickly and efficiently, WordPress is still a great choice in 2025.
For me, WordPress gave me the freedom to focus on what matters: creating content and sharing my journey — not fixing bugs at midnight.
Kugathas ganeshan 
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