I'm planning to build a simple website for a small restaurant, which will include basic sections like Home, Menu, Location, and About Us. I initially thought it would be an easy project using just HTML and CSS, since I'm a beginner. However, I've heard mixed opinions about whether using a CMS like WordPress would be better for easier updates. I'm looking for some advice on whether to stick with the basics or go for a CMS. What do you think?
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Using plain HTML and CSS is a solid way to learn the basics of web development. This way, you'll understand how everything works without wrestling with a CMS. But, keep in mind, if the restaurant needs to update things like the menu or hours frequently, a CMS like WordPress or even platforms like Squarespace or Wix could really help. So, consider if this is mainly a practice project or if the restaurant will be managing it long-term. If it's for practice, go ahead with coding it by hand. If it's for them, a CMS could save you some future headaches.
If I have a folder with basic HTML and CSS and I upload it to WordPress, how does the client end up making changes to it? Does it convert automatically into a drag-and-drop type thing?