Choosing a CMS in 2024: WordPress, Laravel or Headless?

Your content management system shapes how easily you can publish, how fast your site runs and how much it costs to grow. There is no single best choice, only the best fit.

WordPress

WordPress powers a large share of the web thanks to its themes, plugins and huge community. It is a great fit for blogs, brochure sites and small shops that want quick setup. The trade-offs are plugin quality, regular updates and security upkeep.

A custom Laravel build

Laravel is a PHP framework for building tailored web applications. With an admin panel such as Filament, you can get a clean editing experience designed around your content. It suits businesses with custom workflows, integrations or performance and security requirements, though it needs a developer for changes.

Headless CMS

A headless CMS stores content and delivers it through an API to any front end, such as a website, a mobile app or a kiosk. It offers flexibility and speed, but it adds complexity and usually costs more to build.

Questions to ask

• Who will edit content every week, and how technical are they?
• Do you need custom features such as bookings, portals or integrations?
• What is your budget for building and for long-term maintenance?
• How important are speed and security to your business?

Answer these honestly and the choice usually becomes clear.