Comparison
WebsiteKit vs WordPress for Authors
WordPress needs plugins for everything. Folio needs nothing but your books.
Where WordPress falls short for authors
Plugin hell
WooCommerce for sales, a book catalog plugin, a theme, a caching plugin, an SEO plugin, a security plugin. WordPress is an assembly job, not a website builder.
Hosting and maintenance
You need a host, SSL certificates, PHP updates, plugin compatibility checks, backups. Folio handles all of this. You just write.
Security vulnerabilities
WordPress powers 40% of the web, which makes it the #1 target for hackers. Outdated plugins are an open door. Folio is a managed platform with zero maintenance.
No native book features
WordPress doesn't know what a book is. You'll need a custom post type, a series taxonomy, and a cover image field — or a plugin that does it poorly.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WebsiteKit | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Book catalog | Native | Plugin required |
| Direct sales | Built-in | WooCommerce (complex) |
| Hosting | Included | Separate ($5-30/mo) |
| SSL certificate | Included | Separate or plugin |
| Updates & security | Automatic | Manual |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | Days to weeks |
| Blog | Built-in | Built-in |
| Total monthly cost | From $7/mo | $15-50/mo (host + plugins) |
The verdict
WordPress is powerful and flexible. But for an author who wants a website — not a DevOps project — it's overkill. Folio gives you everything WordPress takes days to configure, ready in minutes.
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