The Downside of WordPress
1. WordPress updates their software frequently. Updates to the software are required in order to keep the WordPress platform up to date with the current browsers and mobile devises and ahead of malware and virus attacks. However, sometimes the plugins aren’t as quick to adapt to the WordPress updates, which can leave you with plugins that don’t operate the way they should or at all when you update your website. Prior to updating your WordPress version it is advised to take a backup copy of the website, some hosting plans include regular backups. In the event there is an issue it can be restored to the earlier version.
2. Content doesn’t always look right. When you make updates to your site yourself through the visual tab, it doesn’t always flow the way you expected it to when looking in the actual browser. This can leave those not knowing HTML frustrated when they try to get text and images to appear the way they want. However, it is still cheaper to have your web designer fix those few style issues you need done rather than having to send them a list of changes you need done every time you update your site.
3. Customization of a theme can be costly. If the website was built upon a theme and you decide that you want to make major changes to it, it may be time consuming to have a programmer make changes to the layout of the theme. Every theme is programmed differently and therefore the programmer must first familiarize themselves with the way each individual theme was programmed before making the changes. If you anticipate needing to make major changes to the theme, consider having a theme built from scratch to meet your needs instead.
The advantages of building on a WordPress platform far outweigh the disadvantages and therefore, for most of my clients, I recommend building on the WordPress platform.
