WordPress vs Ghost for Your Business
Comparing WordPress and Ghost for Australian businesses. Honest analysis of features, pricing, and performance to help you choose the right platform.
Why Choose Clever Ops
What makes our web design approach different for wordpress vs ghost.
SEO Built In From Day One
Search engine optimisation is baked into the foundation, not bolted on after launch. Proper heading hierarchy, schema markup, and performance from the start.
Ongoing Support Included
3 months of post-launch support covering bug fixes, performance tuning, and content updates so you are never left stranded.
Lightning-Fast Performance
Hand-coded websites that load in under 2 seconds. No bloated page builders or unnecessary plugins slowing down your site.
Mobile-First Responsive Design
Over 60% of Australian searches happen on mobile devices. Every site we build starts with the mobile experience and scales up beautifully.
Custom Design, No Templates
Every website is designed from scratch to match your brand identity. No cookie-cutter templates - just unique design that sets you apart from competitors.
Quick Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison to help you decide.
| Feature | WordPress | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Moderate | Moderate |
| Customisation | High | Moderate |
| SEO Capabilities | Good | Good |
| Performance | Variable | Variable |
| Pricing | Varies | Varies |
| Australian Support | Limited | Limited |
Our Verdict
Both WordPress and Ghost have strengths, but for maximum performance, SEO, and flexibility, a custom-coded website from Clever Ops outperforms both.
What We Include in Every Website
Features and capabilities built into every web design project.
Technical SEO Foundation
Server-side rendering, semantic HTML, JSON-LD schema, and optimised meta tags built into every page.
- ✓ Schema markup
- ✓ Canonical URLs
- ✓ XML sitemap generation
Multi-Device Testing
Rigorous testing across browsers, devices, and screen sizes to ensure consistent experience everywhere.
- ✓ Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
- ✓ iOS and Android
- ✓ Desktop, tablet, mobile
Component Library
Reusable UI components that maintain consistency across your site and speed up future page development.
- ✓ Design system tokens
- ✓ Accessible components
- ✓ Consistent spacing
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your specific needs. WordPress excels in some areas while Ghost is stronger in others. Our detailed comparison above helps you decide based on your priorities.
Absolutely. You get 3 months of hands-on support after launch, including monitoring, fixes, and training. We also offer ongoing retainer packages for businesses that want continued development.
Our process includes discovery and strategy, wireframing, custom design, hand-coded development, SEO setup, testing across devices, launch, and 3 months of post-launch support.
If neither platform fits, we build fully custom websites using modern frameworks like Next.js. This gives you complete control over performance, design, and functionality without platform limitations.
Timelines depend on complexity, but most sites launch within 4-8 weeks. We start with a rapid prototype in the first 2 weeks so you can see your site taking shape early.
We can work with both platforms, but we often recommend a custom-coded approach that outperforms both for performance, SEO, and long-term flexibility. Book a free assessment to discuss your options.
Every website we build is mobile-first - designed for phones first, then scaled up for tablets and desktops. With over 60% of Australian web traffic on mobile, this is non-negotiable.
Every website is scoped individually based on complexity, number of pages, and required integrations. Most projects fall within our standard tiers. Book a free assessment to get an accurate quote tailored to your business.
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