Platform choice
Two paths: off-the-shelf CMS (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal) or custom code (Laravel, Next.js). 70% of sites use WordPress for speed and cost. But "cheap" isn't always "best."
Comparison
| WordPress | Custom | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | 1-7 days (template) | 30-60 days |
| Initial cost | Low | High |
| Monthly cost | Plugin subscriptions | 0 (hosting only) |
| Speed | Medium (plugins slow) | Fast |
| Security | Risk (plugin vulnerabilities) | High |
| Scalability | Hard (10K+ daily) | Easy |
| SEO | Good (Yoast) | Excellent (full control) |
| Custom features | Find a plugin | Anything writable |
| Ownership | Plugin-dependent | Full ownership |
When WordPress
- Blog, business card, simple corporate site
- Owner with low tech knowledge
- Low budget
- Under 10K monthly visitors
- No unique business logic
When Custom
- E-commerce with custom requirements
- SaaS platforms
- High traffic
- Custom integrations (1C, e-invoice, payments)
- Brand-specific design
- Long-term ownership
How a 166 Tech project works
- Free 30-min consultation via WhatsApp or call
- Technical specification — detailed document covering every screen and integration
- Design & prototype — interactive Figma prototype
- Iterative development — new functionality every 2 weeks, live staging
- Testing & training
- Launch + 3-6 months free support
Why 166 Tech?
- 100+ completed projects
- Google Partner certified
- Full-stack team
- Transparent pricing based on spec
- You own everything — code, design, data
- 3-language support
FAQ
How do I get a quote?
Send requirements via WhatsApp or call +994 50 224 73 00.
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📞 Phone: +994 50 224 73 00
✉️ Email: info@166tech.az
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