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Website development programme

Covering self-built websites, SaaS builds, AI builds, custom development, and hybrid solutions. Quickly learn the features, pros and cons, and common review directions for each solution.
fig. beginning / Website building programme

snapshot

There is no absolute best option, only a more suitable choice

如果你更看重上线速度，可以优先考虑 SaaS 或 AI 建站；如果你更重视系统掌控权和长期扩展，自建网站和定制开发更适合；如果既要效率也要灵活度，混合方案通常更平衡。

Self-built website

High autonomy

Businesses purchase their own servers, domain names and programmes, and deploy, maintain and update their websites themselves.

Common procedures

WordPress Joomla Drupal Empire CMS
vantage
  • Keep your data and systems under your control
  • Highly scalable
  • Fewer platform restrictions
drawbacks
  • - Technical maintenance required
  • - Security, backups, updates, all under your control.
  • - Operation and maintenance costs are not low

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website builder

Self-built websites using WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, traditional CMS and other programmes.

domain name

A domain name is the address from which a website can be accessed and is a necessary resource for a website.

Hosting / Server

The host or server determines the environment in which the website operates and is the basis for its operation.

Templates / Themes

The template determines the overall style and page structure of the site, and choosing the right template can significantly reduce the difficulty of building.

SaaS website builder

quick on-line

Use the ready-made platform to build your website directly, no need to deploy your own server, sign up and start using it.

Common Platforms

Shopify Wix Squarespace Shopline
vantage
  • Fast setup
  • No need to worry about the server
  • Wide range of templates, clear pricing
drawbacks
  • Limited personalisation and extensibility
  • Affected by platform rules
  • Long-term subscription costs may increase

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SaaS Website Building Platform

Examples include Shopify, Shopline, Wix, Squarespace, WorPres.com, and more.

domain name

A domain name is the address from which a website can be accessed and is a necessary resource for a website.

Packages / Subscriptions

SaaS builds are usually charged on a monthly or yearly basis and are a budgetary priority for SaaS builds.

Templates / Page Styles

Most of the SaaS platforms offer template marketplaces, which are suitable for making appropriate websites quickly.

AI website builder

High generation efficiency

通过输入行业、风格、需求，由 AI 自动生成网站结构、页面文案和基础视觉内容。

Common Tools

Wix ADI Framer AI Durable 10Web AI
vantage
  • Very fast website setup
  • - Beginner friendly
  • Content and pages can be generated quickly
drawbacks
  • Easy to homogenise
  • - Limited support for complex operations
  • Brand feel and conversion details still need manual optimisation

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AI website builder

For example, Framer AI, Wix ADI, Wix, Durable, WorPres.com, etc.

domain name

A domain name is the address from which a website can be accessed and is a necessary resource for a website.

SEO and conversion information

AI can generate pages for you, but details such as titles and descriptions are still recommended to be combed through manually.

Logo and brand vision

AI can generate basic pages, but if you want to make the pages more like your own brand.

custom development

Highest flexibility

From design, front-end, back-end to business systems all developed according to enterprise requirements, more suitable for complex business scenarios.

Common Technologies

Vue React Next.js Node.js Java Python
vantage
  • Built entirely to requirements
  • - Ideal for complex functionality and system interfacing
  • - Stronger brand presentation
drawbacks
  • - Longer development cycles
  • Higher upfront investment
  • - Dependence on team capacity and follow-up maintenance

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Procedure and technology stack

Examples include Next.js, Laravel, Vue / React, Python / Node.js, etc.

domain name

A domain name is the address from which a website can be accessed and is a necessary resource for a website.

Project preparation resources

Programming, server and deployment environments, database / object storage / log backups, etc.

Suitable projects

Complex business processes, need for system interfacing, emphasis on brand experience, long-term planning, etc.

hybrid programme

Balancing Efficiency and Expansion

将 SaaS、AI、自建系统或定制开发组合使用，针对不同业务模块选择最合适的实现方式。

Common Combinations

Official website with WordPress Shopify for Malls SaaS for Display Station Member Centre Custom Development AI Mr Sing then manual optimisation
vantage
  • Balances speed, cost and flexibility
  • - Ability to go live first and then upgrade over time
  • - Budget can be centralised to core business modules
drawbacks
  • Multi-system integration is more complex
  • - Slightly higher post-management costs
  • - Poor planning can affect the unified experience

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Common ways to match

For example, WordPress + Shopify, SaaS official website + customised member centre, etc.

domain name

A domain name is the address from which a website can be accessed and is a necessary resource for a website.

Resource preparation

Overall architecture planning, domain and subdomain planning, content and branding materials, etc.

Suitable projects

There is more than one need, wanting to be fast but also leaving room for expansion, budgets wanting to be spent on key modules, etc.

the next step

Determine the type of website first, then prepare resources and hosting

A website solution only addresses “which way to build a website”. If you haven't decided on the type of website yet, go back to the website positioning; if you have already chosen a plan, the next step is to look at the list of corresponding resources and hosting recommendations.

Website positioning

Haven't decided on the type yet, judge what kind of site you want to do first →

Resources for building websites

Programme has been selected, continue to prepare list of resources →

Hosting Recommendations

Ready to self-build or deploy a website, keep looking at hosting recommendations →