Wordpress or learning webdev for a website? (more info in post)

How do I go about a membership website (I don't know if it's a correct term, basically a website where user can register and have their own private profile/panel) with each user having his own referral link for commissions? If that makes sense.

Is it doable with wordpress?
And if i wanted/had to do it from scratch, what languages would I have to learn?

There are a bunch of ways doing it, here is one.

https://memberpress.com/blog/launch-an-affiliate-program-for-your-membership-site/

slippery_slider said:

Is it doable with wordpress?

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Yes. There are a bazillion plugins that you can use. All come with their own tradeoffs and features.

slippery_slider said:

And if i wanted/had to do it from scratch, what languages would I have to learn?

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Html/css and js for the frontend. And another language for the backend that has a popular backend framework. Popular options are ruby (rails), Php (CodeIgnitor , Laravel, Symphony etc) , Python (django, flask) , and java (spring MVC, spring boot).
The first 3 are easier to learn since they are a dynamically typed.

But you don't want to get into making your own website if you don't want to get into devstuff and just want a website.

WordPress has a million ways to handle a membership website. Bunch of themes/plugins for it.

plugins or use php if you can code or maybe you can use a theme which has a membership feature

If you wish to exchange learning curve for dollars saved you can build a membership site with Drupal out of the box. It has excellent content and acl functionality.

If you have several projects, but do them all yourself, then this can save you lots a loot Plus for sec and flexibility it can't be beat.

I have used both WP and Drupal...

I will say that once you scale and you HAVE to have help in order to grow... the dollar savings may evaporate, or even cost you more if you need Drupal devs, making it harder to grow financially.... but perceptibly building a better product if reselling

With many sites where you may have to outsource several functions... wordpress is much easier to onboard users due to its familiarity.

I am now again mainly using WP. I use an email list with password protected pages (half the fun is in the leaking) or I use woocommerce membership.

slippery_slider said:

And if i wanted/had to do it from scratch, what languages would I have to learn?

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How quickly do you want this project started and how quickly can you learn?

WP is easier for sure, or hire someone to hardcode it for you instead.