I'm thinking about using WordPress... What are your thoughts?

There are many tech professional and business owners who use and/or are fans of WordPress. I am NOT one of them. I'd like to address my concerns as a tech professional AND a business owner.

TECH PERSPECTIVE:

1. It is COMPLEX. Mind you, I am not adverse to complex. I was coding computer programs in the 70's so believe me I started pretty early on in the tech field. I've seen SO MANY advances where it does not have to be that hard anymore. It takes longer to develop a W/P site than by using a website builder with a better interface. So I can charge less for a website by using better tools.
2. It is COMPLEX because it is RETROFITED. It started out as a blogging platform and can be retrofitted to include all sorts of functionality. However, I prefer to start with a platform that has 90% of the functionality I need and add widgets and plug-ins as needed for the missing 10% (not the other way around). 
3. SUPPORT is sporatic. Because the plug-ins often come from several different sources, support is inconsistent and fingers can get pointing... Also, much time is needed to ensure you have the latest WordPress version, plug-in and theme versions which can have a adverse effect on your website that might take hours to unravel.

USER PERSPECTIVE:

1. It is often HACKED. This often requires more tech involvement: to upgrade versions, monitor issues, etc. I've helped with 5 WordPress sites in my career and three were hacked. The estimate to fix (and maintain) was more than to rebuild on a different platform.
2. It is COMPLEX. When I train a user on updating their website, I want to feel confident they can manage (most of) the changes themselves. I find it daunting and again, I've been "techy" for 40 years... Even if they want me to maintain it, it takes less time in a better (less complex) platform.
3. It can be COSTLY. Hacked websites can cost you business as well as the time to fix the problem.

CLICK HERE to read an article by an industry expert (and the developer of my go-to platform... it address many of my concerns above.

CLICK HERE to see a side-by-side comparison of the two options. (Frankly, I think they are being generous about WordPress)

I offer a FREE Digital Diagnostic so if you want a personalized side-by-side comparison, CLICK HERE. Happy to see how we can "Get YOUR 'net in Gear!"