Not necessarily. With the push towards headless development, using JSON to fill content opens up layout options significantly. Being tied to pre-made HTML runs

Not necessarily. With the push towards headless development, using JSON to fill content opens up layout options significantly. Being tied to pre-made HTML runs you into significant issues trying to do anything that isn't just markdown page presented with HTML. I left the decision to him because why interfere with someone else who probably has a stronger handle on their own strengths. As for your webhost concern, I can always change webhosts.