Well, if you’re not, here’s a funny (and serious, at the same time) story:
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All very well Rob, but I have just taken over 2 wordpress sites - one of them quite big and important. Not fun!
I am planning to move them over to RW / Stacks Pro, but that is going to take quite a lot of time.
I feel you, Nick…
I am subscribed to several RSS feeds on security and privacy. There are new breaches every day, so I try to convey to the forum those that might be of biggest interest to members.
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Just by way of a little context:
As of 2024, there are about 1.98 billion total websites on the web. More than 835 million sites use WordPress.
When you get to these sort of numbers there will always be a lot of problems but the real question is what percentage of sites face the issues - particularly when they implement adequate security.
It is undoubtedly true that it is easier and more profitable to run a profession agency using WordPress than any app as many of our ex users have demonstrated over the years.
I don’t make sites for a living from either product (WP or RW) so I only post this by way of a little context and balance.
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+1, I manage half dozen sites, updating Elementor and all the plugins ( only paid plugin) at least once a month is mandatory.
In 2023, Elementor required several security updates, some urgent.
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How do you convince any client to not use Wordpress, is the thing.
I think this is not a matter of how you convince them.
The problem lies in clients’ ignorance about threats on internet when they choose the platform for their websites. Those who are aware, do not need convincing.
In case of existing sites, the additional problem is clients’ unwillingness to spend extra money on fixing their security.
It’s been a few months now, but I need to share How Relieved I was to be out of managing a wordpress site.
The relief was enormous; no more worrying that 1 tiny update could wipe out the site and create hours or days of work. What a totally horrible platform!
The entire site has gone, wiped from the face of history and replace with a tidy, functional Stacks site, built speedily and with love in Source, with add-ons from Jannis and Joe 😄
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+1
WP requires constant assistance and is the right choice for some cases but not all.
If you have customers with annual contracts WP is a good business but I should always work.
I made sites with Stacks and total CMS and have been there for years without needing to spend more time.
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Spot on there. I have no doubt it can be a good earner, but I don’t have the time to nurse maid a website as WP requires.
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Like @Multithemes said, if you’re getting PAID to keep WP up to date and free of hacks, it can be a fantastic money earner. Just add that time you’ll use into your bill for the site.
OTOH, a RW site is less work year round (great for your own sites) but then less of a money generator. It’s all based on the work system you’re choosing.
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