Think all you need is a CMS and hosting? Think again.

Building websites has changed. What used to be enough—basic hosting and a simple CMS—can’t keep up with today’s demands. Building a website that performs, scales, and delivers real results requires more than outdated tools and minimal infrastructure.

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5 reasons hosting isn’t enough

Competition is fiercer than it’s ever been. Here’s what’s changed.

1. Channels are hoarding traffic

Search engines and social platforms control more of the internet than ever. Nearly 70% of searches never result in a click, and social media now hoards 71% of website traffic. Every single site visitor matters more than ever before, and you must keep them engaged.

2. Websites need to do more with less

Your web team isn’t just building pages anymore—they’re juggling marketing campaigns, content updates, and stakeholder demands. Priorities shift constantly, leaving little time for innovation. If your infrastructure can’t handle the pace, your team stays stuck in maintenance mode instead of pushing.

3. Maintenance mode isn’t innovation

Running a website today is like trying to untangle a web of complexity: outdated plugins, disconnected tools, and security risks piling up. Websites built on this foundation don’t just slow you down—they leave you vulnerable to outages, breaches, and missed opportunities.

4. Speed isn’t optional

Milliseconds matter. A delay of just 0.1 seconds in load speed can reduce conversions by 7%. If your hosting and infrastructure can’t keep up, you’re losing customers before they even see your content.

5. Security risks are higher than ever

With evolving threats and increasing privacy regulations, managing security isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. Patching vulnerabilities and keeping up with compliance on your own is a full-time job, and one mistake could cost you everything.

The old way won’t win. A WebOps platform will.

The internet isn’t slowing down, and neither should your team. To thrive in today’s digital landscape, you need more than basic tools—you need a platform designed to handle the complexity of modern web operations.

Operations that keep you ahead

Your website needs to be fast, secure, and always online. Pantheon’s infrastructure delivers 24/7 performance, automated updates, and enterprise-grade security, so you never have to worry about falling behind.

Workflows that bring teams together

Great websites aren’t built in silos. Pantheon enables developers, designers, and marketers to collaborate seamlessly, so you can iterate faster, launch campaigns quicker, and keep your entire team aligned.

Governance to manage and scale

As your web portfolio grows, so do the challenges of managing users, permissions, and compliance. Pantheon simplifies it all with tools to centralize governance, secure your data, and scale confidently.

Traditional CMS & Hosting vs. Pantheon

	Traditional CMS & hosting	Pantheon WebOps
Performance	Limited speed and performance, requiring constant manual tweaks.	Built-in advanced caching, global CDN, and performance monitoring for lightning-fast load times.
Updates	Manual updates for CMS, plugins, and themes are time-consuming and risky.	Automated updates with testing environments ensure smooth, stable deployments.
Security	You’re responsible for patching vulnerabilities and monitoring threats.	Enterprise-grade security with 24/7 threat detection, DDoS protection, and compliance tools.
Workflow	Disconnected tools make collaboration slow and error-prone.	Integrated workflows keep developers, designers, and marketers working in sync.
Website portfolio management	Managing multiple websites involves separate processes and tools for each.	Manage all your websites, users, and permissions from one centralized dashboard.
Scalability	Scaling requires additional tools and significant manual effort.	Seamlessly scale websites with enterprise-grade infrastructure and centralized control.

Think all you need is a CMS and hosting? Think again.

5 reasons hosting isn’t enough

1. Channels are hoarding traffic

2. Websites need to do more with less

3. Maintenance mode isn’t innovation

4. Speed isn’t optional

5. Security risks are higher than ever

The old way won’t win. A WebOps platform will.

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Operations that keep you ahead

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Workflows that bring teams together

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Governance to manage and scale

Traditional CMS & Hosting vs. Pantheon

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