WordPress

Pros

It's really easy to use and very easy to create custom plugins

Cons

Very slow and it's very easy to break the Front End Editor

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WordPress sparked my interest based on the robust level of features and mult-year subscription options.

Cons

I found the learning curve a bit challenging so much so that I did hire a WP specialist to help me build my website.

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Arguably the best CMS in the world... was in 2010s.
Today still found on the market, there are entire companies that specialise in the rapid development of simple WordPress-based solutions. However, it looks more like stagnation to me. You can take it as a POC (proof of concept) for your business ideas if you don't want to take a SaaS solution. But as soon as your idea is viable, start full-fledged development immediately.

Cons

Outdated, ancient core, functional programming, live bait for all kinds of hacking. Working with database via strange ORM, absolutely structureless database structure. Almost pointless without 150 plugins, whose code can be the cause of site hacking.

Pros

I have used WordPress mainly for creating a blog and a website, and it serves well in that. The free version got so many limitations, and as i wanted to have my own domain name, i chose the smallest possible package as service. There's enough of storage for my need, and the site has been available constantly, no loading issues. Service is very flexible, and you can create almost any kind of website using WordPress.

Cons

My biggest con is the need of technical skills. In case you want to get something fancy or specific thing on your site, you need to find a proper plug-in. And there are all too many of them! And i have started my first website at the time it was all built up from a scratch, by writing code! And I still find it too difficult to find all the details, and create exactly I want.

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Flexibility, adaptability and sheer amount of choice. After a reasonably small learning curve, everything becomes quite clear on how wordpress and all the myriad plugins work together. The theme options are also great.

Cons

I found resolving issues can be very time consuming. Also even with what i felt was enough security, I somehow got hacked and eventually the website got consumed with so many fake pages i had to close it down and chose Wix.

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Even before SEO become popular now a days, WORDPRESS already possess this features very much optimized with search engines reason we so much liked this tool. It transformed us to be free and easy to use for our contents and become us unique on content creation. The community support is very much distinguished.

Cons

The control for content creation is so challeging with very traditional builders. Still an amazing goodstart.

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Pros

Wordpress is flexible and allows to build websites of any type, from the most simple to the more complex.

Cons

Begin so open and flexibile comes with a lot of complication that build up as the website grows, allowing for slowing down and cybersecurity threats

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I adore WordPress. It is easy to use, and anyone, novice or expert, can create stunning websites. it also makes plugging integration seamless.

Cons

Although WordPress offers a classic editor, it is mainly built on blocks, and most of its features are targeted at block users.

Pros

Very dynamic and community driven, allows create and make stuff in so many ways and variations.

Cons

A little hard to get used to, also a little hard to make the experience your own.

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It’s so versatile. There’s literally nothing you can’t do on the platform with a plugin and some code. It’s definitely the the most popular web platform for a reason.

Cons

It can be a bit overwhelming if you’re not much of a techie person. And you really need to be on it with keeping the site updated .

Pros

I love that it has no limitations. Wordpress gives you the option to add plugins and themes to truely make your website your own and a unique experience.

Cons

Can be tricky to customise at first. There are many tricks you learn by using the software over time. Can be quite daunting at first as of where to start or how to edit minor details.

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Pros

Free to use, open source software, tons of free plugins, and tons of free themes and templates. This software has been around for a long time, so many designers, developers, and freelancers are available to help build, fix, or otherwise help with any part of using this software. There are also videos on YouTube from different producers worldwide so you have options.

Cons

It is a free open-source software so it is also open to and vulnerable to hacking especially if left unattended or with outdated plugins and themes. This type of site is not for someone looking for an "easy" solution because it requires either time or money to keep it updated and to catch any unwanted visitors sooner rather than later.

Pros

WordPress is a universal platform They also have many apps and plugins that you can use with the system there's a slight learning curve with WordPress it's more for advanced users but they do have plugins that allow it even newbies to get started so I love this.

Cons

I wish WordPress was a little easier to use for newbies but through their plugins system they have pretty much solved this problem.

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Customizable branding enables users to create a unique and consistent brand identity across their website. This includes incorporating brand colors, logos, fonts, and other visual elements that help reinforce brand recognition and establish a professional online presence.

Cons

Many updates to manage
You need plugins for most things
Themes and plugins can slow your site down
Advanced customization is only possible with a developer

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Pros

Overall best web hosting platform. Access to plugins for every solution. Lots of public documentation to learn from/use.
Lots of developers out there.
Lots of features with baseline product.

Cons

Needs a plugin for everything.
It can be very difficult to reach peak design & functionality.
Very easy to set up basic site.

Pros

We have been using WordPress for many years, it makes rolling out and managing a consistently branded website incredibly easy. The great thing is that you can customise your WordPress site as much or as little as you want. From the management of content and media to the installation of plugins or updating WordPress itself, everything works seamlessly. We have been very happy with our experience and would recommend to anyone. Another great plus

Cons

Although fairly straight forward, if you are not comfortable setting up a web application or SQL database or using PHP, installing and setting up WordPress could be tricky. Having said that there are plenty of tutorials available on the web and setup only has to be done once. Then you are free to make things as simple or as complicated as you want with the customisation of templates or the creation of your own.

Pros

Working as a mobile app developer, I found the mobile-friendly designs available on WordPress.com appealing. I could assure you that I am comfortable whether it is a blog or a portfolio as long as you are able to present it beautifully. Little do they know, even the blogging abilities built into the software are great – helping with writing articles and posting news.

Cons

From a developers point of view, I found the customization options a bit restrictive. There were some missing pieces when it came to micromanaging designing. Beyond this, the basic plan has many limitations on how many plugins and themes can be installed, which was somewhat annoying.

Pros

The things I like at WordPress are the plugins and themes. I have added complex functions with some plugins transforming my website into a powerful online platform. The design is another important feature as you can easily build any design with different drag and drop builder or buy an already made theme. Fining a developer to improve the website is very easy as is widely used. On page SEO management for an WordPress based website is easy to made with different witch is a big thing that is worth mentioning.

Cons

I have to be careful with themes and plugins used as it can get slow if not setup correctly.

Pros

WP makes it super easy to set up a professional website. It's not like back in the "old days" when you needed to learn HTML or pay a ton of money to get website set up for your business.

Cons

From time to time there are security concerns and it's important to do the updates so your site is not vulnerable to hackers.

Pros

A straightforward and versatile content management system. It is easy to use and customize after your needs. I like that I can change the design by myself with the help of different drag and drop builder or custom themes. With the different plugins I can add whatever functionality I need to the website or increase SEO and page load speed. The functions that can be added are limtless and somehow easy.

Cons

Because is so popular the security must be strengthen and keep updated all the plugins and themes where sometimes can appear incompatibilities and errors between them.

Pros

I use WordPress especially because SEO is easy to manage. Using SEO plugins we can easy rank our products and articles on search engines. Another thing that I need to mention is the customizability, with available themes and plugins is easy to get the website work and look as you need.

Cons

If you want more customization the costs can add up with different premium themes and plugins.

Pros

Customization is the best part of using WordPress, it has many useful plugins that can help with on page SEO management or website loading speed. These also can help add more functions to your setup to create a powerful platform. Themes are another aspect that needs to be mentioned, these are easy to setup and can change the whole website without any design and programing skills.

Cons

Choosing the wright host is a must as it can get slow.

Pros

I have been creating websites with WordPress since the beginning of my business. It’s an intuitive, user-friendly, and fully customizable platform. It evolves with my activity and allows me to integrate whatever I want. I have been completely satisfied with it for several years and wouldn’t change my tool for anything in the world.

Cons

It took some time to get familiar with all the tools offered by WordPress and to make it fully customized. The setup can sometimes be a bit complicated, but there’s always a tutorial somewhere to help us out.

Pros

The most important feature to mention for WordPress are the themes and plugins. As a content management system WordPress is the best, is fast and secure, being updated frequently. For the design, there are a lot of free themes to choose from or for more complex ones there are a lot of markets to buy from. Plugins helps extend all the functionalities of the website in the way I need without any programming skills.

Cons

The price for a complete WordPress setup can get quite high, depends on the theme and plugins you need.

Pros

When it comes to customizability Wordpress is top notch. I can easyly update information on the website without any programing knowledge.
When i think of Wordpress i think of many themes easy to install and customize, many plugins that helps with security, speed and SEO. The administration area of Wordpress is easy to use and intuitive, making updates on the website is easy and fast.

Cons

For best performance a good host (usually a little expensive) is needed.

Pros

The website is user-friendly, it is easy to customize some of the templates and themes, and it's SEO capability is top-notch.
Also, it is better when someone starts an online store and it has more capability to even be free.

Cons

Some of the themes I have been installing are slow, and some do not support the needs I have, especially when I install the themes, and they start to be hard to customize.
Also, there is no learning community like an online course and gaining a certificate to showcase to clients

Pros

Like that its easy to use. WordPress is beginner-friendly. I don’t need to know coding to create a website.
Its also customizable. I can choose from thousands of free themes and plugins to make my site look and work the way I want. lastly its affordable. It’s free to use! I just need to pay for hosting and a domain name, and I'm all good to go.

Cons

Security Risks. Because WordPress is so popular, it’s a target for hackers. I need to keep my site and plugins updated for safety.

Pros

One of the standout features of WordPress is the vast array of free and paid plugins available. These tools can significantly enhance your website's functionality, allowing you to customize it to meet your specific needs. The support community is another great asset; there are countless resources and forums where you can find help and inspiration.

Cons

That said, navigating the support community can sometimes be a challenge. With so much information available, it can feel overwhelming to find the right solution to your problem. Additionally, while WordPress is free, certain themes and plugins can come with costs that add up if you’re not careful.

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Pros

WordPress is so easy to use, even for beginners. I love all of the different customization options that are provided for designing your website along with all of the different blocks to choose from when writing on WordPress and another thing I love about using WordPress is the ability to schedule posts which comes in handy for articles that are written in the middle of the night, I can schedule them for the next morning when more people will see them.

Cons

I can't really think of any cons with WordPress off the top of my head.

Pros

I have used Wordpress for over ten years with a separate hosting plan. It's been very versatile because of the plugins I use that make my site whatever I need it to be. With knowledge of SEO and SEO templates by Envato I have been able to get free targeted traffic over the years. Wordpress is free to use with a host other than Wordpress.

Cons

Wordpress is easy to hack. As a user I need to protect my site daily because of many hacker attacks. Many solutions were very expensive so I learned how to overcome every hacking issue with free security software and a few actions to protect my login details. Using Wordpress requires security prevention daily, so automated security is needed to save your site and time. There is no customer service when using a different host than Wordpress.

Pros

It's easy to use and learn, and it can also become a powerful tool for publishing content, creating a corporate site, or even selling online with plugins.

Cons

It requires PHP and dedicated hosting if you want to maximize its potential, and it can also be plugin-dependent.

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WordPress has been an excellent tool for us as we build our website platform for an international online community.

Cons

We are heavy users of plugins and the plugins (now counting over 50 in our website structure and functionality) have made the website very heavy and slow to load. This has penalized us on Google and is a disadvantage.

Pros

Easy to use open source platform that is cheap and easy to run and host, great for a diverse range of projects and use cases.

Cons

There are a lot of things that you don't learn out of the box with a focus on the areas of security and maintenance / backups that requires the user to do more research into

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It has a user-friendly interface, good flexibility/customization, a large plugin library, and mobile responsiveness. Ease of use is a major factor. WordPress offers a simple, intuitive dashboard that allows even non-technical users to manage their website, create posts, and update content without developer or coding knowledge.

Cons

Although the large library pf plugins is nice to have, there can be conflict which can cause your site to slow or even break. Depending on how many plugins you install and the complexity of your site, WordPress can become resource-intensive, causing slow load times. There also always seem to be a lot of updates required.

Pros

The ability to customize the platform and their repository of plugins, and the support community.

Cons

Their partnerships with other under-performing companies.

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Reasons for Switching to WordPress

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It’s easy to set up and highly customizable, making it great for both personal and professional projects.

Cons

It’s resource-heavy, with an overwhelming number of plugins and extensions that can be distracting. Some complex theming plugins add unnecessary frustration.

Pros

What stands out most about WordPress is its flexibility and scalability. With its extensive library of themes and plugins, users can create virtually any type of website, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce sites. Its user-friendly interface and robust community support further enhance its appeal for both beginners and experienced developers.

Cons

One aspect of WordPress that could be improved is its performance optimization. While WordPress itself is highly customizable, some themes and plugins may impact site speed and loading times, requiring careful selection and optimization efforts. Additionally, managing updates for themes, plugins, and the core software can sometimes be cumbersome.

Pros

What I like most about using WordPress for my website is that it gives infinite possibilities for customization.

Cons

What I like least about WordPress is that there is a pretty big learning curve when you don't know anything about building a website yet. It could possibly be one of the least intuitive software out there.

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I host and manage most of my sites on Wordpress as it's the most customizable while also being easy to use without needing a lot of coding knowledge or expertise.

Cons

There can be issues from time to time and plugins constantly need to be updated.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use, once you understand the platform. I started using WordPress in 2014 when I switched from Wix initially. I now use both platforms for different purposes.

Cons

It can be frustrating and somewhat overwhelming for someone who is new to the platform.

Pros

What i like most about WordPress is its Versatility. WordPress has thousands of plugins such as Yoast that is an SEO plugin and WooCommerce that is an Ecommerce Plugin. The plugins come in handy if a person wants to sell products on their site and monitor the site visits. Additionally, WordPress can be used to create medium sized to large-scale websites thereby offering unapparelled scalability options from small content creators to large companies. Furthermore, it has a drag and drop feature that allows new users to create pages and layouts without writing code making the whole process simple and interactive.

Cons

WordPress is a great website builder. Its friendly user interface, numerous plugins make it super efficient thereby there is nothing i do not like about the software.

Pros

Wordpress is the go-to if you plan on implementing advanced SEO into your website and if you plan to scale your business. Aside from this key aspect, I love Wordpress for it's customizability as well as features that can be accessed to make at website, blog, online shop high level.

Cons

Additional cost for customizable themes as well as challenge with setting up website and editing code if this is something you are not familiar with and prefer not to use template creator plug-ins like Elementor, etc. Elementor is amazing for this though! Wordpress is also expensive to maintain a website through with a host as after the first initial year, prices skyrocket, which can be a challenge for a brand new business. The only option to prevent this is to change hosts, however, this can create additional challenges with keeping a domain name and also additional costs to keep your existing website live through another host provider.

Pros

With your server, WordPress is very customizable and cheap CMS to manage.

Cons

Managing constant updates (of plugins) is sometimes time consuming.

Pros

Very easy to deploy and configure. Thousands of themes and plugins available. Wide ranging support.

Cons

Some plugins are suspect and/or not actively supported, so you have to be picky.

Pros

Great for SEO and setting up but not always easy to do automations with and using certain themes.

Cons

Making WordPress work like I want or expect to is something that happens after buying a domain and setting up a site.

Pros

There are plugins for almost everything, the best ones are paid ones but sometimes you can find a free one that does the job. The fact that it is largely open source means that it moves with the community using it and gets upgraded and checked more than most. Once you know how to use it it is fully customiseable, the options are endless and its easy to deploy and give your users access to it with some training.

Cons

The back end interface can be tricky to teach others how to use. Sometimes solutions that you'd think would be buyilt into the core arent and you have to find a plugin to do it. free plugins arent always as secure as they could be and support can be dropped so i always end up going with Paid options from bigger companies.

Pros

WordPress gives me the most freedom out of every other website builder I have tried. There are so many ways you can make your website your own and there is so much documentation if you need support.

Cons

A knowledge of some coding is hugely helpful with WordPress. Not necessarily required, but sometimes there is some WordPress troubleshooting that can be solved easier when you know the code in the background.

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Uploading content is still easy on WP and if you have a good dev build an easy to use and simply designed site, it can be a great option for people just looking to change copy and upload blogs or template pages.

Plug-ins help simplify what might be complex for new users such as analytics, tag manager or other integrations, and linking it with things such as Mailchimp and other services is easy.

Cons

Designing on WP is clunky and feels 10 years out of date now. Whilst templates can help - making design amendments or customising blocks feels like running the risk of breaking a theme- and unless you are a front end developer and marketer, is too much of an investment of time

Drag and drop editing is not intuitive (unless you have an excellent dev built theme) and you often have to lean on plugins to do jobs that are easy on other platforms.

Creating modern, interactive sites that are also easy to amend and add to is too complicated and often not possible.

Interactive elements feel like adding PowerPoint animations to your website often and take far longer than other platforms to build and test

Pros

I like that its open source and allows dor endless customizations, if you dream it you can host it

Cons

Wordpress isnt newbie friendly, amd should be something you really dedicate yourself to, because you have to learn your way around the software/systems

Pros

Wordpress is highly flexible and customizable, provides thousands of themes to choose.

Cons

WordPress offers many ways to customize, but it's hard to learn. Other platforms have easy drag-and-drop themes for beginners. WordPress is more complex. To change the design, users need to know coding.