Security vulnerability are from human. Reasons why most hacks happend on WordPress websites are: Non-tech people are able to install and use it, Because WordPress is the most popular CMS (30% of the web are built with WordPress), Not many people cares about updating plugins or themes they are using (they're afraid of breaking things). Thus WordPress itself is secure, but human add security holes into it.
Hey all, Im Back! Just finished setting up my studio and working on vids again :) Feel free to vent your frustrations with Wordpress in the comments below
Really cool that you showed us both sides of the story. Ended up being a very thorough video on a side of Wordpress that isn't talked about enough imo.
Every platform has it's own drawbacks. Personally I like the fact that I can find a plugin that's specifically does the exact thing that is on my mind. You can't find this elsewhere. So just choose what you can live with. But I agree there is room for improvement.
This is a very transparent video, thank you. I was begining to mess with WordPress, installed it yesterday, was watching some tutorials here on UA-cam (that's why the algorithm sent me to your video), and now I might just look for some other website development tool 👍
An excellent discussion. I totally agree. 1. One issue is uninstalled plugins leaving stuff on your website. My webhost said my options file was over 30 MB and it was slowing down my page loads. I had to manually remove options left behind by dozens of plugins, delete unused tables, and unused fields. 2. Another problem is developers who insist of admin credentials when their plugin does not work. I do not grant this naturally. Reputable developers can troubleshoot software bugs some other way. Disreputable developers should not be trusted. 3. I agree WP should hire its own personnel to deal with plugins. WP should scan plugins for hacks and restrict downloads to WP-verified plugins. In other words, a closed plugin ecosystem would be perfect. 4. Commercial and government espionage is a problem. Developing plugins is a great way to steal data or sabotage sites. However, this behavior is illegal according to various anti-hacking laws unless the plugin developers are given admin credentials and access to your website's backend.
Block based builders (like GP + GB) are much more stable and less prone to breakage but they tend to be tedious to work with if you’re coming from Elementor, Divi etc.
One of the top reasons I use a themebuilder like divi. Over time I’ve learned to use only essential plugins, so everything keeps on running smoothly. What I do not see these days, is the advise on using child themes on wordpress. This will save a lot of hassle in the long run for everybody ✌🏻
@@Nomad_Skateboarding not really sure what you mean “what divi has to do now after a decade” Also I have not seen the stats backing up your claim in the matter. Can you elaborate?
Use blocksy / kadence theme & Elementor pro. Additionally you can use acf pro, for security wordfence. I don't think it'll be hacked so easily. The only issue is updates & messing around with fixes after updates. WP rollback can help in this case.
Another field where Wordpress is lacking is the entire e-commerce where WooCommerce is just not user friendly enough (and just generally old) and makes Shopift an easy go-to for eCommerce websites
Thanks for the tips about website speed and the balanced rant on subscription models. Volunteer moderators tend to sometimes go on a power trip even if it is altruistic and being done for the common good so it is rather shocking that a big platform like WordPress has left this decision that makes or breaks a company in the hands of volunteers. This isn't a Discord server or a Subreddit where you can be fine with that.
Surprised there is nothing here about Gutenberg. I hate the new editor and it is the one reason I am starting to use other platforms. I realize Gutenberg has some powerful features, but it is a big empty white page, it is clunky and unintuitive. My clients hate it. So I had to start using more user friendly platforms. As for Webnus and the ME calendar… it was one of my favorite plugins, but Webnus certainly isn’t innocent in this matter. They have had issue before. Loved this video I found myself nodding my head in agreement through out it. Thanks.
I like WP for control of things and flexibility, for example I can add mega menu using Groovy menu plugin, I did not find something similar on other no coding platform.
I would love to use WordPress over Webflow, but I despise needing plugins for things and updating them. Plus, I dislike how much they can slow down a site (Elementor especially). I value my time - WordPress requires too much maintenance for me.
Hi Darrel, thanks for all the videos and great to see you back after a short break. Quick comment/question on this video: The 7.5 billion company valuation you mention towards the end...is that not in fact for Automattic? Creators of WordPress comm? My (very limited) understanding is that WordPress Orgg is completely community led and therefore has no revenue stream with which to hire its own army of plugin regulators?
Wordpress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce are all owned by automaticc. And yes you are right, wordpress.org is community led. The plugins and themes are all submitted by devs and regulated by volunteers. Wordpress.com influences wordpress.org by offering sponsored volunteers or helping make decisions. Matt Mullenwig (owner of wordpress.com) created the wordpress.org foundation in 2010 keeping it a "separate entity" but still being involved with it. Confusing a bit, So I would like to see the two platforms become 1 and be more organized and structured, instead of this tug and pull relationship they have.
I use Advanced Custom Fields - rather than using five plugins for things, I build functions from the one plugin, which reduces updates and maintenance to one plugin rather than five. Plus, and I will only say this is personal experience, things you code yourself seem to be more secure.
great choice but to be honest 5 is very low. However with that said I've taken over sites from actual agencies where there were 50+ plugins installed and I'm surprised the site wasn't hacked though it performed like a turtle. My favorite stack is Oxygen, ACF, CPT, Rankmath and Wordfence. I use this in most situations (though I'm unsure of the future of Oxygen)
@@teewhite7061 I develop FSE themes and block plugins. Needless to say, in order to develop blocks, you have to be familiar with React, but this is also entrance to other projects which demand React. I think React and steep learning curve of block editor API are the reasons there is not so much block developers. What are your thoughts about it?
Webflow. Squarespace and Wix are not optimized for SEO and our only really good for simple websites. I would not use them for a professional website that needs to generate traffic.
Thank you for the information @Darrel Wilson. I was concerned about all the things you mentioned. I'm currently creating a website for my channel through Wordpress and using Bitnami for offline viewing. I think it is a blessing I got stuck with ideas that I wasn't able to finish it yet. I'll check on other alternatives.
Thanks, Darrel for providing the true info. I have been following your tutorials for many years. So, what is your suggestion about using WordPress for a business? Do you recommend WordPress or any other CMS for building a multi-vendor website?
@@habibasaim6452 WordPress and other popular platforms for e-commerce are all set up to funnel the money customers send you to a single bank account. As long as you are prepared to figure out what you owe each vendor, and to pay each one yourself, you should be fine.
I would agree with you about the need to personal of WordPress to moderate these things. Voluteers don't have anything vested in being a volunterr. I look at that as someone having a good day or a bad day could affect their opinion. I have used wordpress for a long time when hosting I like to get managed WP hosting because I have help in the keeping things straight. As a one man operation right now that is important to me. I buy plugins from developers with a good rep too not just anyone. It is less complicated that way.
There's lots of hosting out there but a lot of these issues can be solved on your own. One huge thing is getting a vps and learning how it works it will save you so much time and heart ache.
Yeah, I agree with you. Plugins and themes should be updated for a lifetime. Indeed, a small price is paid for plugins, so I understand the need for subscriptions.
Great video Darrel! Yes, WP should hire staff for the job. It is sad to see that the fate of a business is in the hands of an ass****. At this point in time, we have to deal with the BS until something new shows up! 🤣
You have to be careful with lifetime license plans. Although I always buy them over a subscription, I once encountered a vendor that said it was ending my lifetime license and switching to an annual license, and then they offered me a chance to buy a new lifetime license for a higher tier. I told them they were crazy and asked why would I trust the new tier of lifetime license if the current lifetime license was in the trash. I hadn't even had the lifetime license long enough to make it financially better than the annual fee plan. I got the short end of the stick both ways. They eventually restored my lifetime license (which, I mean, you can't take back a license like that). I won't be buying anything else from that vendor.
The biggest question I have is do I even need a CMS? I wonder what percentage of websites built on WordPress don't. Seems like a waste of resources and overly complicated when a static website would do just fine.
Yeah. My home page just disappeared out of no where. It takes forever coding and adding plugins and switching from screen to screen. Slowwwww loading page. It’s to much.
As a WordPress core code contributor (and volunteer), I can say I had wonderful experience with devs which are moderating and developing code, some of them are sponsored and paid for a full time work. So not everyone is volunteer.
Hello. I'm one of the thousands of volunteers you are referring to... not in the plugin team but in the community team (= organise WP events). I see there is a big misunderstanding in the comments you got so far. Some say "WordPress need to have their own staff/hire people etc"... it actually comes down to the mistake between .com and .org you mention at the beginning of your video. WordPress. com is a commercial service by Automattic (the company of Matt Mullenweg, who is the co-founder of WordPress, the open source project) and has thousands of employees = paid. The open-source project we find at wordpress.org, IS the one we are referring to, the one we volunteer to and which it's like Mozilla, Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, VLC media player, GIMP, etc = an open-source project with volunteers to contribute to. Not paid! And it's good that it's like that, people come and go and WordPress belongs to no one and everyone, and is free. Why would you want a free and open-source project with thousands of contributors (code, translation, plugin reviews, events organisers, documentation writers, etc etc) to switch to a commercial model? Now, companies who benefit from WordPress the open-source project and make money thanks to WordPress (like my service for example at a small level, or like Automattic at a high level, agencies or plugin developers etc), we can pay employees to dedicate time and contribute to the project if we want so, and in my opinion, the controversy is more there... that the contributors who are paid by those big companies to contribute to the open-source project might be making the decisions that might be in the interest of their companies. We have to be careful about that. It's, on the contrary to what some people say in the comments, because money is on the way that it is detrimental to the open-source spirit.
256MB is no longer necessary since PHP 7.x, and especially not when using Zend Opcache (use PHP-FPM). 512MB is dangerous because just 4 requests can exhaust a 2GB server. Use 64MB, or 128MB on a complex (i.e., bad) website.
Hello,am grad to meet you here I have been using WordPress website for now 6years,am very confused with alot of things with WordPress company,I have been asking them several different questions about my website and they keep on telling me they are not responsible for all the problem of my sites,I don't know whether it's right to always give them the long in account info,in my opinion I don't think it's a professional thing to do,I only want to get enlightened,I can't explain each and everything,but I love ur vidz
Like everything, one must have the prerequisite knowledge before operating the tool. WordPress is an open system; it allows everyone to create a web presence with minimal technicalities. The issue comes when a user of WordPress uses it without learning how to use it properly. That goes without saying; I'd appreciate it if you could get a professional to help you with your WordPress. You need custom functionality, hire a developer to create one, and buy a plugin from reputable developers. WordPress drama is usual; everything can have or be a drama.
hey , it’s about finding the right mix that works for your needs. If you’re stuck, maybe try exploring other themes or checking out plugins with solid reviews and active support. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.
The problem with that is that then it becomes a commercial product. However, look at red hat and fedora. Also look at Linux kernel how they have paid developers as well. These are proof that you can monetize an open source project.
I think that these were the volunteers who made WordPress the most popular CMS by making it opensource for all and if WordPress will stop involving all volunteers then WordPress will stop increasing its popularity.
WordPress is like the big city, it is getting old, and there are a lot of potholes and the infrastructure needs some work and there are other problems too, but like the big city, it is still a good place to live and work.
I've always got value from your tutorials. But, tbh, always thought you were a bit laid back and casual. This issue however is a real concern. Your presentation nails a number of concerning issues. It scares the crap out of me that you put in a ton of work on a client's website and it crashes. There should be people that monitor the app developers but also be available to resolve problems. [off topic, your "serious" side got my attention!!!]
this comment isn't rooted in reality. Wordpress isn't going away. It powers 40 percent of the internet as opposed to Webflows ( a company) 1 percent. Also it's open source, meaning anyone can develop for it so it's not controlled by 1 company that can raise prices on a whim (Webflow), or shut down your store (Shopify). I use Webflow also but let's be real, it can't do absolutely everything that a scalable Wordpress site can do. It's limitations are noticable.
I had experience with Shopify as a developer and I can say it is a nightmare for developers. Unlike smart system with WordPress which enables to update theme without breaking everything, if you update Shopify theme, you have to go through code and insert your code changes/customizations again in the new version. This is terrible for developers and I think noone loves it.
WP should definitelly have there own staff. I think WP will eventually become less and less popular, as there are too many changes (plugins; updates etc) to keep track off. I was never a big fan because of this. We need a more organic platform that does not depend too much on plugins/volunteers. AI and modern website builders may eliminat this. Building a website now is much easier without being tied to a "platform"
Senior Developer hate the word wordpress. Good marketing and good enough for small stuffs. But when it is about something big, nobody is using WordPress they mean. Apps....... But honestly for me too hard to understand. I am not a tech guy
good question , WordPress is free and open-source, maintained by volunteers. The $6 billion value comes from companies and services built around it, like Automattic, theme/plugin developers, and hosting companies. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments.
i'm skipping over this video because I love WordPress so much but I looked at how many views you got and realize what if I'm skipping over a video where he's talking about a web SERVICE that actually sucks your **** for you....
I like JavaScript, ReactJS and NODEJS because you don't have to PAY for tools. Its such a rip off monthly, yearly and lifetime memberships for code WTF people are paying for knowledge that they can learn themselves and save thousands of dollars with JavaScript. This is my last year with WordPress Ill be using NODEJS and API development learning it was not as hard as I thought.
In a less technical way, this is why I build everything using my own boiler plate theme + Advanced Custom Fields. I could not operate managing subscriptions for things on 200 websites.
Security vulnerability are from human. Reasons why most hacks happend on WordPress websites are: Non-tech people are able to install and use it, Because WordPress is the most popular CMS (30% of the web are built with WordPress), Not many people cares about updating plugins or themes they are using (they're afraid of breaking things). Thus WordPress itself is secure, but human add security holes into it.
Most people will spend far more on a weeks coffees than on their monthly hosting environment.
Your assertions are so correct 👌
@@daverson8609And won't spend 10 minutes to properly vet the plugins they use.
Hey all, Im Back! Just finished setting up my studio and working on vids again :) Feel free to vent your frustrations with Wordpress in the comments below
Welcome Back Boss
@@kamorudeenalo thanks bro!
Kindly do a video on peer to peer lending marketplace platform. Building it using WP and designing it. Templates available. Etc.
Studio looks good! 👍 Glad you‘re back, on top with an honest review as usual. Like!
Really cool that you showed us both sides of the story. Ended up being a very thorough video on a side of Wordpress that isn't talked about enough imo.
Every platform has it's own drawbacks. Personally I like the fact that I can find a plugin that's specifically does the exact thing that is on my mind. You can't find this elsewhere. So just choose what you can live with. But I agree there is room for improvement.
One of the most interesting and absolutely must watch video I come across lately, the information is absolutely gold
thanks bro!
This is a very transparent video, thank you. I was begining to mess with WordPress, installed it yesterday, was watching some tutorials here on UA-cam (that's why the algorithm sent me to your video), and now I might just look for some other website development tool 👍
Very correct, this is a great view on the WordPress ecosystem. There's room for so much improvement. I love it and hate it at the same time
An excellent discussion. I totally agree.
1. One issue is uninstalled plugins leaving stuff on your website. My webhost said my options file was over 30 MB and it was slowing down my page loads. I had to manually remove options left behind by dozens of plugins, delete unused tables, and unused fields.
2. Another problem is developers who insist of admin credentials when their plugin does not work. I do not grant this naturally. Reputable developers can troubleshoot software bugs some other way. Disreputable developers should not be trusted.
3. I agree WP should hire its own personnel to deal with plugins. WP should scan plugins for hacks and restrict downloads to WP-verified plugins. In other words, a closed plugin ecosystem would be perfect.
4. Commercial and government espionage is a problem. Developing plugins is a great way to steal data or sabotage sites. However, this behavior is illegal according to various anti-hacking laws unless the plugin developers are given admin credentials and access to your website's backend.
Block based builders (like GP + GB) are much more stable and less prone to breakage but they tend to be tedious to work with if you’re coming from Elementor, Divi etc.
One of the top reasons I use a themebuilder like divi.
Over time I’ve learned to use only essential plugins, so everything keeps on running smoothly.
What I do not see these days, is the advise on using child themes on wordpress.
This will save a lot of hassle in the long run for everybody ✌🏻
The best thing you can learn its code your own custom themes
@@ismaelrak That’s an option as well. Though reinventing the weel is nor my jam. Oxygen would be a great advise to use for that matter.
@@Nomad_Skateboarding not really sure what you mean “what divi has to do now after a decade”
Also I have not seen the stats backing up your claim in the matter.
Can you elaborate?
Use blocksy / kadence theme & Elementor pro. Additionally you can use acf pro, for security wordfence. I don't think it'll be hacked so easily.
The only issue is updates & messing around with fixes after updates. WP rollback can help in this case.
@@Nomad_Skateboarding Share some website you build using any other platform / custom coded ?? I'd like to see them.
@@Nomad_Skateboarding need battle here, my build website using (theme builder) faster than your code website :)
Thanks a lot Darrel! Love the new studio.
Another field where Wordpress is lacking is the entire e-commerce where WooCommerce is just not user friendly enough (and just generally old) and makes Shopift an easy go-to for eCommerce websites
Most of the issues you have described are not even that grave ones.
You're taking it way ahead.
Besides WordPress what platform do you recommend (besides Wix, Shopify)?
Thanks for the tips about website speed and the balanced rant on subscription models. Volunteer moderators tend to sometimes go on a power trip even if it is altruistic and being done for the common good so it is rather shocking that a big platform like WordPress has left this decision that makes or breaks a company in the hands of volunteers. This isn't a Discord server or a Subreddit where you can be fine with that.
I've never seen a single power tripper involved with core contributions.
If you constantly breaks the agreed to rules then shit will happen.
Surprised there is nothing here about Gutenberg. I hate the new editor and it is the one reason I am starting to use other platforms. I realize Gutenberg has some powerful features, but it is a big empty white page, it is clunky and unintuitive. My clients hate it. So I had to start using more user friendly platforms. As for Webnus and the ME calendar… it was one of my favorite plugins, but Webnus certainly isn’t innocent in this matter. They have had issue before. Loved this video I found myself nodding my head in agreement through out it. Thanks.
I will be making a video in about a week from now with my opinion on Gutenberg and the whole page builder ecosystem. There will be a part 1 and part 2
What other platforms?
I like WP for control of things and flexibility, for example I can add mega menu using Groovy menu plugin, I did not find something similar on other no coding platform.
I would love to use WordPress over Webflow, but I despise needing plugins for things and updating them. Plus, I dislike how much they can slow down a site (Elementor especially).
I value my time - WordPress requires too much maintenance for me.
same. I would like if it wordpress got more involved
Welcome 🤗 Back and Keep it up.
thanks!
Hi Darrel, thanks for all the videos and great to see you back after a short break. Quick comment/question on this video: The 7.5 billion company valuation you mention towards the end...is that not in fact for Automattic? Creators of WordPress comm? My (very limited) understanding is that WordPress Orgg is completely community led and therefore has no revenue stream with which to hire its own army of plugin regulators?
Wordpress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce are all owned by automaticc. And yes you are right, wordpress.org is community led. The plugins and themes are all submitted by devs and regulated by volunteers. Wordpress.com influences wordpress.org by offering sponsored volunteers or helping make decisions. Matt Mullenwig (owner of wordpress.com) created the wordpress.org foundation in 2010 keeping it a "separate entity" but still being involved with it. Confusing a bit, So I would like to see the two platforms become 1 and be more organized and structured, instead of this tug and pull relationship they have.
I use Advanced Custom Fields - rather than using five plugins for things, I build functions from the one plugin, which reduces updates and maintenance to one plugin rather than five. Plus, and I will only say this is personal experience, things you code yourself seem to be more secure.
great choice but to be honest 5 is very low. However with that said I've taken over sites from actual agencies where there were 50+ plugins installed and I'm surprised the site wasn't hacked though it performed like a turtle. My favorite stack is Oxygen, ACF, CPT, Rankmath and Wordfence. I use this in most situations (though I'm unsure of the future of Oxygen)
@@teewhite7061 I develop FSE themes and block plugins. Needless to say, in order to develop blocks, you have to be familiar with React, but this is also entrance to other projects which demand React. I think React and steep learning curve of block editor API are the reasons there is not so much block developers. What are your thoughts about it?
What's currently the best alternative? Squarespace? Wiz? Others? Considering swapping... TY
Depends on exactly what your grievances are with Wordpress
@@dedotadedwam466 Hearing about more hacking issues, so 1. security and 2. easy to use (ideally).
Webflow. Squarespace and Wix are not optimized for SEO and our only really good for simple websites. I would not use them for a professional website that needs to generate traffic.
@@G2thesecondpower Thanks for this advice. Checking out Webflow now... SEO is vital.
So which is better than wordpress...please let me know
Thank you for the information @Darrel Wilson. I was concerned about all the things you mentioned. I'm currently creating a website for my channel through Wordpress and using Bitnami for offline viewing. I think it is a blessing I got stuck with ideas that I wasn't able to finish it yet. I'll check on other alternatives.
Thanks, Darrel for providing the true info. I have been following your tutorials for many years. So, what is your suggestion about using WordPress for a business? Do you recommend WordPress or any other CMS for building a multi-vendor website?
Can anyone answer my question?
@@habibasaim6452 WordPress and other popular platforms for e-commerce are all set up to funnel the money customers send you to a single bank account. As long as you are prepared to figure out what you owe each vendor, and to pay each one yourself, you should be fine.
I would agree with you about the need to personal of WordPress to moderate these things. Voluteers don't have anything vested in being a volunterr. I look at that as someone having a good day or a bad day could affect their opinion. I have used wordpress for a long time when hosting I like to get managed WP hosting because I have help in the keeping things straight. As a one man operation right now that is important to me. I buy plugins from developers with a good rep too not just anyone. It is less complicated that way.
Agreed
Hi Darrel. Great video, and I feel your comments are spot on.
Than what is the solution?
If any one wants website in less time in money than best option but try to use best plugs in and template
There's lots of hosting out there but a lot of these issues can be solved on your own. One huge thing is getting a vps and learning how it works it will save you so much time and heart ache.
Don't ever fully depend on your hosting because sometimes they don't even know
Also once you install a plugin check your websites thoroughly before proceeding to install other plugins.
I could probably talk all day about wordpress fixes 🤣🤣🤣
Where is your website hosted?
Right now I host with liquid web
Whats the alternative?
Webflow
Perhaps I’ll make another video on this. I don’t wanna give you an option just yet.
Yeah, I agree with you. Plugins and themes should be updated for a lifetime. Indeed, a small price is paid for plugins, so I understand the need for subscriptions.
Nice vid Darrel, i still remember the time they removed astra from the plugin store. Glad it was brought back. xD
Yeah me too
Great video Darrel! Yes, WP should hire staff for the job. It is sad to see that the fate of a business is in the hands of an ass****. At this point in time, we have to deal with the BS until something new shows up! 🤣
You have to be careful with lifetime license plans. Although I always buy them over a subscription, I once encountered a vendor that said it was ending my lifetime license and switching to an annual license, and then they offered me a chance to buy a new lifetime license for a higher tier. I told them they were crazy and asked why would I trust the new tier of lifetime license if the current lifetime license was in the trash. I hadn't even had the lifetime license long enough to make it financially better than the annual fee plan. I got the short end of the stick both ways. They eventually restored my lifetime license (which, I mean, you can't take back a license like that). I won't be buying anything else from that vendor.
Thanks for letting me know
Who's the vendor?
@@orangedaisies Booking Ultra Pro, WordPress plug-in
sir please review Cwicly as well, and make tutorials on it..
Use a custom log-in page don't use the standard admin page for log-ins.
Digging the background!
I can't figure out how to get bookings paid with weekly subscriptions arrgh!
it's a great channel , Thanks Darrel for all the content that you sharing with us 👌👌🙌
Glad you enjoy it!
I don't think WordPress is difficult, but code sites are more difficult to manage and execute you need to learn properly to manage code sites
What do you think about Divi?
I think Divi has always been a good options and company
@@darrelwilson This is a very diplomatic answer.
The biggest question I have is do I even need a CMS?
I wonder what percentage of websites built on WordPress don't. Seems like a waste of resources and overly complicated when a static website would do just fine.
WP is a CMS. I think it’s a much easier and centralized platform that non developers can use to make their website much faster than coding.
Yeah. My home page just disappeared out of no where. It takes forever coding and adding plugins and switching from screen to screen. Slowwwww loading page. It’s to much.
Well, I think you just need to focus on your hosting try and get cloud, hosting and stay away from shared, hosting as possible
As a WordPress core code contributor (and volunteer), I can say I had wonderful experience with devs which are moderating and developing code, some of them are sponsored and paid for a full time work. So not everyone is volunteer.
Hello. I'm one of the thousands of volunteers you are referring to... not in the plugin team but in the community team (= organise WP events). I see there is a big misunderstanding in the comments you got so far. Some say "WordPress need to have their own staff/hire people etc"... it actually comes down to the mistake between .com and .org you mention at the beginning of your video.
WordPress. com is a commercial service by Automattic (the company of Matt Mullenweg, who is the co-founder of WordPress, the open source project) and has thousands of employees = paid.
The open-source project we find at wordpress.org, IS the one we are referring to, the one we volunteer to and which it's like Mozilla, Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, VLC media player, GIMP, etc = an open-source project with volunteers to contribute to. Not paid! And it's good that it's like that, people come and go and WordPress belongs to no one and everyone, and is free. Why would you want a free and open-source project with thousands of contributors (code, translation, plugin reviews, events organisers, documentation writers, etc etc) to switch to a commercial model?
Now, companies who benefit from WordPress the open-source project and make money thanks to WordPress (like my service for example at a small level, or like Automattic at a high level, agencies or plugin developers etc), we can pay employees to dedicate time and contribute to the project if we want so, and in my opinion, the controversy is more there... that the contributors who are paid by those big companies to contribute to the open-source project might be making the decisions that might be in the interest of their companies. We have to be careful about that.
It's, on the contrary to what some people say in the comments, because money is on the way that it is detrimental to the open-source spirit.
256MB is no longer necessary since PHP 7.x, and especially not when using Zend Opcache (use PHP-FPM). 512MB is dangerous because just 4 requests can exhaust a 2GB server. Use 64MB, or 128MB on a complex (i.e., bad) website.
I don’t like that I can’t call & speak to anyone at Wordpress. Maybe it’s just me but I need to figure something out fast.
Yeah this is one frustration for all I can imagine.
Hello,am grad to meet you here I have been using WordPress website for now 6years,am very confused with alot of things with WordPress company,I have been asking them several different questions about my website and they keep on telling me they are not responsible for all the problem of my sites,I don't know whether it's right to always give them the long in account info,in my opinion I don't think it's a professional thing to do,I only want to get enlightened,I can't explain each and everything,but I love ur vidz
This is how Open Source works Darrel!
Please do the same video but *( WordPress vs. webflow )*
will work on that
Like everything, one must have the prerequisite knowledge before operating the tool. WordPress is an open system; it allows everyone to create a web presence with minimal technicalities. The issue comes when a user of WordPress uses it without learning how to use it properly. That goes without saying; I'd appreciate it if you could get a professional to help you with your WordPress. You need custom functionality, hire a developer to create one, and buy a plugin from reputable developers.
WordPress drama is usual; everything can have or be a drama.
Oi,Darrel comprei um tema seu não rodou.
Pedi reembolso e nada de sua equipe retornar.
Espero q leia minha mensagem.
I was using WP for a couple years. I was so frustrated with it. Finally had a custom site built, never looked back.
There r more good reasons to love wordpress rather then hate
tru, i do love wordpress
Man I had to learn a lot of this the hard way!
same here, lots of trial and error
I'm totaly agree. This video must be pumped up
Thank you a lot for the video! So many takeaways, common and interesting thoughts :)
thanks lana for being a long time subscriber :)
Thank you so much.
You are welcome
the thing that is getting me mad about wordpress are bad plugins and block themes that dont like me at all
hey , it’s about finding the right mix that works for your needs. If you’re stuck, maybe try exploring other themes or checking out plugins with solid reviews and active support. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.
When we use the best themes and plug-ins and hosting = no drama
The problem with that is that then it becomes a commercial product. However, look at red hat and fedora. Also look at Linux kernel how they have paid developers as well. These are proof that you can monetize an open source project.
deleting a plugging doesn't you delete it, if yo go to phpmyadmin you must still see its tables
I think that these were the volunteers who made WordPress the most popular CMS by making it opensource for all and if WordPress will stop involving all volunteers then WordPress will stop increasing its popularity.
THANK YOU!!! That has been so frustrating
WordPress is like the big city, it is getting old, and there are a lot of potholes and the infrastructure needs some work and there are other problems too, but like the big city, it is still a good place to live and work.
I've always got value from your tutorials. But, tbh, always thought you were a bit laid back and casual. This issue however is a real concern.
Your presentation nails a number of concerning issues. It scares the crap out of me that you put in a ton of work on a client's website and it crashes.
There should be people that monitor the app developers but also be available to resolve problems.
[off topic, your "serious" side got my attention!!!]
If you know what to do Wordpress is the best CMS for you’re website
Automatic definitely needs to monetize plugin upgrades and hire people to moderate and quality control.
I think this is a good idea. If it’s ran properly, it could really work well for everyone.
Nice video!
Wordpress is a thing from the past.
The efficient choice is:
- Webflow
- Shopify
- Custom solution
this comment isn't rooted in reality. Wordpress isn't going away. It powers 40 percent of the internet as opposed to Webflows ( a company) 1 percent. Also it's open source, meaning anyone can develop for it so it's not controlled by 1 company that can raise prices on a whim (Webflow), or shut down your store (Shopify). I use Webflow also but let's be real, it can't do absolutely everything that a scalable Wordpress site can do. It's limitations are noticable.
I had experience with Shopify as a developer and I can say it is a nightmare for developers. Unlike smart system with WordPress which enables to update theme without breaking everything, if you update Shopify theme, you have to go through code and insert your code changes/customizations again in the new version. This is terrible for developers and I think noone loves it.
WP should definitelly have there own staff.
I think WP will eventually become less and less popular, as there are too many changes (plugins; updates etc) to keep track off.
I was never a big fan because of this.
We need a more organic platform that does not depend too much on plugins/volunteers.
AI and modern website builders may eliminat this.
Building a website now is much easier without being tied to a "platform"
I'm here for the tea at 13 min. Bruh.
Are you banging your hands on the desk?
I think once I did on accident
Senior Developer hate the word wordpress. Good marketing and good enough for small stuffs. But when it is about something big, nobody is using WordPress they mean. Apps....... But honestly for me too hard to understand. I am not a tech guy
Very good video :)
They need their own staff
agree with ya
I feel like leaving wordpress and go to shopify. It is becoming annoying.
All great points
Yes, WP should hire employess or consultants an pay them or pay thier rent or pay with whatever. Yes, and yes
Is it a good idea to refrain from allowing customers to open an account for security reasons?
But still comparatively best having some pain.
Exactly broken website due to a plugin....big one for me.
happens to everyone :p
@@darrelwilson Yes and thankful Rank Math assisted me with an issue of another plugin which affected theirs....love the customer service with them.
Why isn't your shirt in dark mode as the rest of the youtube MY EYESS!!! 😂
If wordpress is worth $6 billion, and it is solely built by volunteers, then whose pocket does the money ends up?
good question , WordPress is free and open-source, maintained by volunteers. The $6 billion value comes from companies and services built around it, like Automattic, theme/plugin developers, and hosting companies.
Feel free to drop your questions in the comments.
If WordPress didn't have its problems it would be perfect, and there's no such thing in the universe.
i'm skipping over this video because I love WordPress so much but I looked at how many views you got and realize what if I'm skipping over a video where he's talking about a web SERVICE that actually sucks your **** for you....
One day this guy is going to sell wordpress after the hard work of so many volunteers.
I think they should just have more regulation and paid staff to manage the ecosystem to make it more structured environment
And what course this
You need to be very careful with hosting and what you put in there. If you get these right, you will be have good platform to set your site.
I like JavaScript, ReactJS and NODEJS because you don't have to PAY for tools. Its such a rip off monthly, yearly and lifetime memberships for code WTF people are paying for knowledge that they can learn themselves and save thousands of dollars with JavaScript. This is my last year with WordPress Ill be using NODEJS and API development learning it was not as hard as I thought.
In a less technical way, this is why I build everything using my own boiler plate theme + Advanced Custom Fields. I could not operate managing subscriptions for things on 200 websites.
Honestly this reply made no sense at all. Paying for knowledge? Lol
yes go with mern stack which will take you years to learn and make stuff that you can make in WordPress in minutes lol
their own staff of course !!
yes, wordpress lacks official marketplace
100% right
Thanks bro!
Website is just stressful for me
7.5 Billion? Yeah, they should have their own staff... long overdue.
i just feel even wordpress is getting too expensive.
Volunteers??? That's ridiculous. Why are these unpaid interns making major decisions for WordPress?
they should get staff