The short version
Every Dredge plan includes both. Sitejet Builder is a drag-and-drop editor for building a site visually. WordPress is a full content management system with thousands of plugins. The right one depends on what your site needs to do.
How they compare
| Sitejet Builder | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| How you build | Pick a template and edit it on the page | Choose a theme, then add pages and posts in an editor |
| Learning curve | Gentle | Moderate |
| Extra features | What the builder includes | Thousands of plugins: shops, bookings, memberships, forms |
| Blogging | Basic | Excellent |
| Upkeep | Very little | Regular updates to WordPress, plugins, and themes |
Choose Sitejet Builder if
- You want a good-looking brochure site, portfolio, or landing page quickly.
- You'd rather not manage updates or plugins.
- Your site won't grow much beyond a handful of pages.
Choose WordPress if
- You plan to blog regularly or publish lots of content.
- You need features like a shop, bookings, or member logins.
- You want the widest choice of designs and developers who can help.
How to start
See the website builder page for what's included, or open cPanel and look for Sitejet Builder to start with a template, or follow Install WordPress in one click. You can try one and switch later; nothing is locked in.
Related guides
Install WordPress in one click
Start a brand-new WordPress site on your domain in about two minutes, no files or databases to set up.
Your siteUpload a website with File Manager or FTP
Put an HTML site, or one exported from a site builder, live on your domain.
WordPressUpdate WordPress safely
Keep WordPress core, plugins, and themes up to date without breaking your site.
Still deciding? Email support@dredgehost.com and we'll give you a straight answer.