title: Use WordPress or Build From Scratch
body: <p>I'm going to be building a website where people will be able to register, upload some digital content and make sales. </p>
  
  <p>There will be features like users managing their own profiles, rating and commenting on other users' content, managing their digital inventory and integration with Paypal. </p>
  
  <p>I've good experience with PHP, but I'm wondering if I could cut development time by using WordPress as a basis for the website instead of building from scratch or using a framework like CakePHP. What are peoples experiences with customizing WP (version 3 in particular) vs. coding from scratch in similar projects?</p>