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Django or WordPress: Which Is Better for a Simple, Static Website?
By Dean Powers · 2026-11-04
The honest answer has three parts: for a truly static site, neither — use a CDN. But if you must choose, WordPress wins for non-developer content editing and launch speed, while Django wins for developer-maintained sites that may grow into applications. We break down performance, security, maintenance, and cost.