7 Ways to Build a Website in 2025 (And How to Choose the Right One for You)

There is more than one way to peel a potato. (I dont believe in skinning cats!) And there are so many ways to make a website. 7 ways to be specific for this article. There are many benefits and positives to owning a website. But depending on the method you use to create a website it can severely limit the reach an capabilities of your website. Throughout the course of this article I will explain the many ways to create a website, the pros and cons of each type and some bonus information too!

So for a brief overview, the different types of websites drastically effect the amount of control a website owner has over their website. More control means more responsibility. (and possibly more work) But knowing this allows a website owner access to variou cloud services like auto scaling servers or cloud based database systems. Also you will have more control over your expenses depending on the path you choose. It all really depends on your goals and needs for the website.

Here is a list of the 7 types of websites:

1.No-Code Builders
2.Traditional CMS
3. Headless CMS + Frontend Frameworks
4. Static Site Generators
5. Full Custom Code
6. Platform-Specific Builders
7. Low-Code Platforms