PHP Script vs Wordpress?

opono · Nov 6, 2014

I visited some theme marketplace as themeforest, codecaynon, templatemonster...and I found one script that I like.
But it programmed by an author (not base on Wordpress site), their php script is very perfect but it was not programmed with Wordpress cms. I'm too familiar with wordpress

I think if I buy php script then it can have some problems on security and updates..

According to you, PHP Script vs Wordpress, which one I should buy and which one is better?

Inquestor · Nov 6, 2014

You shouldn't judge their system if you haven't tested it.

You just might find custom CMS beats Wordpress. This depends on your niche and what you are looking for though.

(Both run with environments, PHP & SQL)

vaneetagoswami · Nov 21, 2014

Well I started learning php before a 15 days and don't have more idea about WordPress. But according to the knowledge what I get in 15 days I think it's script is good.

BenWilson · Dec 2, 2014

I would suggest you to go with WordPress theme. If you not familiar or use to with PHP script, then ignorance is better option. Because messing up with some you don't know will lead you in problems. For your knowledge, most of PHP script written supports WordPress without any problems but using them unknowingly will not good idea.

Hassan · Dec 2, 2014

if you tell script name i can advise you how to done via wordpress.

ElixantTechnology · Dec 5, 2014

I wouldn't jump the gun, I would actually consider this other script over wordpress for a couple of big reasons. You worry about security, the main reason why Wordpress is such a vulnerable platform and is targeted so often is because it is widely used. A large portions of websites on the internet utilize Wordpress, and thus make it a target for attack. However, this platform, if it works and does the job right, you will more than likely be safe on it rather than with wordpress.

ellys · Dec 5, 2014

that really simple : why dont you bridge the PHP script into your wordpress site ^.^ . if PHP script that will easy combine with wordpres since wordpress using php too.

ellys · Dec 5, 2014

it's easy man. really. It's more complicated if PHP to Smarty.

ellys · Dec 6, 2014

used Smarty not same convert PHP to smarty. I mean convert it.

wordpress lot using php inside and they have section inside , like header , footer. that will easy if you want to try it. ^.^

elcidofaguy · Jan 16, 2015

Not knowing the exact details you can probably integrate that script with creating a new page or post template within your chosen wordpress theme... Here is a good article which shows you how easy it could be. You can find it here: here

Alternatively you could use a plugin which allows you to add php code... However there are limitations to this approach as these calls will be made after the server has rendered the page from WP database...

elcidofaguy · Jan 16, 2015

Hi Eric -

For sure there are.. I use "Insert PHP" plugin which you can find here. Instead of the usual wrapper e.g. <?php echo 'hello world'; ?> you use [insert_php] echo 'hello world'; [/insert_php] ...

You can do some cool things with it such as:

1) Capturing originating url which visitor came from e.g. $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'];
2) Grab IP of visitor and amend contents accordingly..
3) Set hidden variables and pass to autoresponder when folks sign up to your list - which I do for points 1 & 2 ;-)

It does have its limitations as mentioned as the page/post that you amend it on is rendered first before making the php calls... For more complex operations you would have to create a post/page template and place your php code within that.... or alternatively use iframes (but be careful as you will need to lockdown your script from being exposed/called from outside of your domain) or of course venture into writing a plugin...

I hope that helps! If need be let me know if there is some specific your looking to do and I'll be more than happy to look into it for you....

Cheers,

Sid

NickTheMusketeer · Jan 18, 2015

You would buy Wordpress if all you want to do is to install the theme on your Wordpress website and use a WYSIWYG editor to make blog submissions.
You would buy a PHP script if you want to integrate it in another framework or platform.

KeyElement · Jan 27, 2015

Wordpress have very large community, on 95% issues you will find the answers in Google, so your choice is obvious.

adlersmith · Dec 18, 2015

WordPress is considered to be the most-used tool for blogging on the web. All the newbies and innovative bloggers choose using WordPress for one easy developing and management, rich add-ons, and large customization possibilities.

acquisto · Dec 22, 2015

We used WordPress in the past but we found it to be a little too limiting. Plus, when you begin adding plugins, it starts to slow down your website.

Allchat · Dec 27, 2015

I'd say if you dont have a lot of experience with actually executing php scripts then it would be easier to just go with wordpress or something of that sort because you can implement php script through pages in wordpress.

It's really not the hard and you'll have "both platforms" so to speak that way.

softnwords · Dec 30, 2015

If you are familiar with WORD-PRESS It is so easy to convert any script to fit in WP theme.WP core is amazing to adopt any template designed by different script. You may possibly write a child theme of your own to decode the PHP to WP platform

srirambyrapaneni · Jan 13, 2016

In fact wordpress also built with PHP.

the script you are taking about may be according to coding standards or not.

But wordpress is a vast community and they update the software quite frequently.

So an experienced PHP programmer can say about your script.Without using it no one can assure you.

mutantpanda · Jan 14, 2016

Wordpress is very powerful.I love using it.I strongly recommend you to use Wordpress theme as it is convenient and secure.

rad-jason · Jun 23, 2017

WordPress is great for putting up simple sites, such as a blog. If you want a super customized site, use PHP. The more plugins you use on your WordPress site, the slower your site becomes. WordPress is constantly adding features, which is great for a really lite website, but eventually those features will really bog you down. Speed is an extremely important aspect to consider. Google pays really close attention to site speed when it comes to SEO.

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