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The field of content management system keeps on changing with every fraction of seconds. With the advent of a multipurpose CMS like WordPress, this transition has become quicker and more comfortable than expected. Undoubtedly, WordPress and its innumerous templates and customization options have lured people who once were happy using conventional but lengthy HTML bases coding for WebPages.

Today, people from different technical and non-technical fields are making dynamic changes for HTML to WordPress conversion. Yes, the procedure is widely popular because of its improved data security as well as speed enhancement. The conversion, therefore, has allowed thousands of static databases to shed their flaky security and management for robust WordPress security and customized options.

Now, one must wonder why this particular trend of change is growing day by day? Or why do we need this change at all?

For answering such queries here is a comparative study of both the static as well as a dynamic CMS option for webpage’s hoisting and management:

STATIC OPTIONS LIKE HTML

• A static option for managing or inculcating changes in a site or an app requires different hand-coding methods for running. The coding involves thus deemed tedious or lengthy thereby cause a more significant shift towards WordPress plugin developments.
• As mentioned above for running, modification, and other management changes, a static CMS often provide zero or minimal plugin options. The layouts and templates are therefore limited and often fail to impress the aesthetes.
• However, these static sites if handled by an expert gives far better speed than any of the dynamic option. At the same time, this particular quality fails where the involvement of a novice page hoister is involved.
• Even though the speed and other facilities provided by the static HTML options seems free, people often find themselves paying for maintenance services, professional help, and sometimes for data breaches too.

DYNAMIC OPTIONS LIKE WORDPRESS

• To understand the working of a dynamic option like WordPress, you can say that it is like a supermarket where everything is available under a single roof. All you have to do is choose a plugin, set up the desired layout, google some responsive and compatible themes, and you’re set.
• The working of such dynamic CMS is usually independent of all complex codings. There are premium as well as free options available for all viable changes and modifications. The owner of the site won’t need any prior knowledge of the programming languages.
• Using the WordPress plugin developments, one can quickly provide his business or enterprise with a secure database to work with. The same quality was absent in any of the static option.
• Moreover, owing to the growing reach of today’s virtual market, WordPress has included several dynamic SEO friendly tools which could further help a budding enterprise or institution.

CONVERTING HTML SITES INTO WORDPRESS AND VICE VERSA

Both HTML and WordPress has its own perks. While WordPress is easy and secure, it fails against the marvellous speed and connectivity supported by s static, dynamic site. Therefore, it is up to the user and his requirements which decide their usability.

If by any chance you are looking to shift from one of these CMS to another, given below are the steps involved in the conversion:

Converting WP into Static HTML

• Find the WP dashboard and log in. A window will appear with several plugin options.
• Under the Plugin, there is one Add New option available. Click on the Add New and a search bar would appear.
• Type and search for the Simply Static option there in the Add New space. A new window would appear with the Simply New plugin option.
• Find and Install the new Simply Static Plugin. The Plugin will easily convert your WordPress site into HTML.

Converting Static HTML Into Dynamic WordPress

• Register on any of the CMS to CMS converter plugin and sign in. There are many free WordPress converters available on the internet.
• Write down your current website type, i.e., HTML and then write down the URL address in the specified boxes. Make sure you have filled it all right and in the destined boxes.
• In another box, specify the altered type of the website, i.e., WordPress and write down the new URL address and other attributes like password options for Admins. Cross-check all the filled boxes to confirm that the info given is correct
• Select all the other attributes and click on the migration button once finished.
• A table window will appear showing the changed format of your website. Check the results and make the necessary changes.

CONCLUSION

As mentioned earlier, both the CMSs have their own negatives and positives, so it truly depends upon the owner what he seeks. Consider both of the options available and assess their compatibility with the type of work you expect from your website. If possible, seek professional aid to gain a better perspective.