I tried Hugo and liked parts of it. But for my daily work, WordPress is what I really needed.

Why Hugo Was Compelling

Hugo is very fast. It builds pages almost instantly. Writing in Markdown feels clean. Templates make layouts simple. Using Git to track changes is easy. The site is static, so hosting is simple and safe. For quick projects or tech-heavy teams, I think Hugo works great.

Where Friction Appeared

As I published more, I needed more tools.

• I wanted easier theme customization without deep code changes.
• I needed simple ways to update article content and metadata like tags.
• I needed a fast way to mass‑update tags across many posts.
• I needed better media handling.
• I needed user roles, edits, and history.
• I needed forms, SEO tools, and memberships.

With Hugo, these often need outside services or custom code. That adds time, cost, and setup work. The extra work canceled out the speed of static builds.

Why WordPress Fit Better

WordPress is a full CMS. The block editor makes writing and design simple. Media uploads and edits are smooth. User roles and revision history help teams work together. Going from idea to publish is fast.

The plugin ecosystem is huge. SEO, e‑commerce, forms, multilingual, and performance tools are ready to use. Adding features is quick, without building everything from scratch.

Block Themes And Design Control

Modern block themes are flexible and stable. Themes like Twenty Twenty‑Five help keep a clean design system. It’s easy to adjust layout and type in the editor. No heavy page builders needed. I can put posts at the top of the main page. I can use hyphenated URLs for readable slugs.

Operational Peace Of Mind

WordPress hosting is mature. Backups, staging, and updates can be automatic. This lowers risk as traffic and content grow. I can focus on content, not glue code.

A Balanced Perspective

Hugo is still great for docs, blogs, and fast marketing pages. It shines when static delivery and Git workflows matter most. But for content‑heavy sites and editing, WordPress fits better. It matches real publishing needs and long‑term growth.

Conclusion

Hugo gives speed and simplicity. WordPress gives editing power and flexibility. After trying both, the choice is clear. Keep the good parts of Hugo in mind, but use WordPress for the main site. It supports smooth publishing, updating, SEO, and future features.