At Bliss, we know that choosing the right platform for your charity or nonprofit – whether a new website, or a rebuild – is a big decision. With many options available, it can be hard to know which to choose. One platform we sometimes recommend is WordPress, the world’s most popular CMS (content management system). But when is WordPress the right choice, and how can Bliss help you get the most from it?
When Should Charities and Nonprofits Choose WordPress?
WordPress is highly favoured, powering over 43% of all websites globally, and 62% of websites using a CMS, due to its combination of flexibility, affordability, and ease of use. It’s especially ideal when:
- You want a moderately intuitive experience for your team — allowing users with some technical confidence to manage and update content
- Your focus is on blogging, storytelling, or content creation, to engage supporters
- You need a cost-effective solution, with access to a large ecosystem of plugins and themes
- You’re looking for a site that can grow with you, with the flexibility to add features over time
Alternatives to WordPress: A Short Overview
There are, of course, alternatives to WordPress. At Bliss, we’re also experts in Drupal and Webflow, and we’re always happy to help you choose the platform that’s the best fit for your website. In a nutshell, here’s how these options compare to WordPress:
- Drupal is often best for complex, high-security and larger scale projects, but requires specialist developer support often at a higher cost.
- Webflow allows creative design of a site, without any coding, but doesn’t have the flexibility to support complex functionality or integrations.
- WordPress sits somewhere inbetween. Easier for internal teams to manage and update, it has more plugin options than Webflow, without the developer support often required to unlock Drupal’s flexibility.
- Although it is very versatile, it’s still reliant on having a good setup and maintenance to ensure speed, security and scalability. As the most hacked platform, poor plugin choices and management by non-technical users can create risks, with sites also becoming hard to manage due to substandard administrative UX.
How Bliss Supports Charities and Nonprofits With WordPress
Our expert WordPress developers are here to help you make the most of this powerful platform. We can:
- Integrate custom functionality tailored to your charity’s specific needs
- Optimise performance and speed to deliver the best experience for your nonprofit’s audience
- Implement robust security, to protect your data and site integrity
- Provide ongoing support through monthly retainers – ensuring your site stays up-to-date, and minimising issues
Why Choose Bliss to Build Your Website?
Bliss is a specialist digital agency with many years of experience helping charities and nonprofits. We offer freedom and flexibility – with no lock-ins – whilst utilising open, industry-best solutions. We only use technologies that are right for your organisation and long-term goals. And, we’re experts in what we do, not generalists – so your project is in safe hands.
Ready to begin your charity website project? Drop us a line – we’d love to hear from you.
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