I know html and css only. Should I build on top of a wordpress site so I can reuse the current CMS, or should I build the site from scratch and add CMS plugins later?
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I know html and css only. Should I build on top of a wordpress site so I can reuse the current CMS, or should I build the site from scratch and add CMS plugins later?
It depends what functionality you need and what time you’ve got available. I agree with Brendan in that you will learn more building it yourself from scratch. The same could be said for anything though – think how much you’d know about building and mechanical engineering after building your own house and car from scratch.
Using open source tools and platforms will allow you to get a working site up and running much much quicker. If you take the time to learn the system rather than just grab a theme and smash in a load of plugins in then it will stand you in good stead for eventually building your own stuff. Just my 2c.