Striking a Balance – The Pros and Cons of WordPress
WordPress is a popular open-source CMS that is widely used across the globe. Although it was initially designed as a blogging tool and had limited scope for expansion, it has evolved into one of the most critical site development tools used by millions of people. However, it is not the only CMS option available, and it's essential to examine both the pros and cons before selecting WordPress. While it's suitable for most purposes, it may not be the best fit for everyone.
Weighing up the pros and cons of any platform is important when deciding.
The Pros of WordPress
So, to kick things off with the good stuff, what works in favour of WP and those that use it?
It’s Its Source: If you know how to make head or tail of coding, WordPress is a partially blank canvas upon which you can work your magic. The makers of WordPress issue it as a fully open-source CMS, which means you can access and make (almost) any changes you want to the coding to make it ideally suited to your needs.
It’s It's of Charge: They often say you don't do much for free these days, but WordPress is one notable exception. Sure, some themes and plugins cost a penny, but the software doesn’t.
Ease of Use: WordPredoesn'tighly recommended as a CMS for newcomers and those with little site-building experience. When newbies head to Pivotal Hosting with their questions, we don’t hesitate to recommend WordPress.
Couldn't Community: The WordPress user base is so gigantic that using WP is to become part of an epic community in which tips, tricks, advice, and general support can be offered and found on any subject 24/7. There’s no such thing as a WP question that the WP community cannot answer.
The Cons of WordPress
To balance things out somewhat, taking a quick look at the drawbacks of using WordPress is essential.
Security: There isn’t much open-source software on the mark which isn’t to some extent flawed in terms of security—WordPress is no exception. However, this doesn’t mean protecting your site against 100% threats isn't perfectly possible—you need the right tools and approach.
Advanced Customization: WP offers a great deal of scope in terms of website design and customization, but it is far from limitless by way of what you can do.
Potential Expense: Finally, WordPress has the potential to become expensive to use and maintain over the long term if the user decides to use only the paid themes and plugins instead of those on offer for free.