WordPress was built as a blogging platform and has been extended over time to handle more complex requirements. It works for simpler sites, but its reliance on third-party plugins is the single biggest source of website security vulnerabilities in the world, and it can become increasingly difficult to manage as complexity grows. Craft CMS is built from the ground up for custom content architecture. You define the fields, the content types, and the editorial structure — the CMS is built around how your organisation works, not the other way round. It is more secure, more flexible, and better suited to organisations that need a site built around their specific content rather than adapted from a generic template.

Craft CMS projects are typically more involved than template-based builds, because everything is built to your specific content architecture and requirements. Most projects with Subism range from around £20,000 for a straightforward site through to £70,000 or more for complex builds involving multiple content types, custom integrations, and bespoke editorial workflows. The most reliable way to understand the cost for your project is to talk it through with us — we scope projects individually and give you a clear, itemised estimate before any work begins.

Yes, and we do this regularly. We start with a full audit covering code quality, security, performance, content architecture, and any outstanding issues. From there we agree a support and development plan that works for your organisation. Some sites need immediate attention; others just need a reliable development partner going forward. Either way, we will give you an honest view of what you have before any work begins. We have been building on Craft CMS since 2013 and are officially verified partners, so there is very little we have not seen.

Yes, particularly for organisations with complex content requirements or sensitive data handling needs. Craft handles multi-author editorial workflows, CRM integrations with platforms like Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, and Donorfy, donation journey connections, member portals, and content-heavy sites serving multiple audience types. Its security credentials are also important for organisations handling supporter or donor data. We have built Craft CMS websites for CALM, The Power of Nutrition, Manchester Women's Aid, and Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, among others.

Yes. Craft CMS gives developers full control over the back end, which makes complex, reliable integrations more straightforward to build and maintain. We have integrated Craft CMS sites with CRMs including Salesforce, Beacon CRM, Donorfy, and HubSpot, and with various fundraising and donation platforms. We document every integration thoroughly and offer ongoing support to keep them working as the platforms on either side evolve.

Yes. A WordPress to Craft CMS migration involves rebuilding the site's content architecture in Craft and migrating your existing content across. The process starts with understanding your current site — what content exists, how it is structured, and what needs to change — and then designing a Craft content model that improves on what you had rather than simply replicating it. We handle the migration, redirects, and SEO continuity as part of the project. If you are considering moving away from WordPress, get in touch and we can talk through what is involved for your specific site.