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Why Relying on WordPress Plugins Can Backfire (And How to Avoid It)

Many people choose WordPress because they think “you own it” and can do whatever you want. While WordPress does offer flexibility, there’s a hidden risk: relying heavily on third-party plugins. Plugins can add powerful functionality to your WordPress website – … Continue reading

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How One Plugin Update Broke a WordPress Site – And How You Can Avoid It

Imagine this: after weeks of work customizing your WordPress site, testing every feature, and preparing for launch, you finally go live. Everything is working smoothly… until the next day, when a plugin auto-updates – and suddenly, nothing works. That’s exactly … Continue reading

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WordPress.org Announces Holiday Break Amidst Legal Battle with WP Engine

WordPress.org, the open-source platform powering millions of websites worldwide, has announced a temporary pause on several core services. This decision comes amidst an escalating legal dispute with web hosting giant WP Engine. The dispute centers around WP Engine’s use of … Continue reading

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The War on WordPress: WP Engine vs. Matt Mullenweg Heats Up (September 2024 Update)

The WordPress community has been rocked by a dramatic public feud between WP Engine, a leading managed WordPress hosting provider, and Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.org. This isn’t your typical software spat – it’s a full-blown battle with accusations, … Continue reading

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Do WordPress plugins sometimes leave stuff on your website after uninstalling the plugin?

Yes, WordPress plugins can sometimes leave leftover data on your website after uninstalling them. It is another drawback to using WordPress plugins, besides security issues. (And it’s not just WordPress, but also other open source platforms like Magento, Drupal, and … Continue reading

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Website Builder Showdown: Wix vs. WordPress vs. UltimateWB – Finding the Ultimate Winner!

So, you’ve decided to conquer the world of website building, but with the plethora of options available, how do you choose the best one for you? Fear not, my friends; we’re here to pit three mighty contenders against each other … Continue reading

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Can I use a Shopify theme with WooCommerce?

That way you have to make sure to maintain 2 platforms and make sure they keep working together, with each Shopify or WooCommerce platform upgrade. It’s a much safer option to use UltimateWB – it has a built-in e-commerce app … Continue reading

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Which platform is best for a fast performing website in 2020?

UltimateWB – it’s very fast loading, and also very fast and easy to build your website with it. It has a lot of built-in apps that you can use and customize, so unlike other platforms, your website is not slowed … Continue reading

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What are your biggest issues with using DIY website builders such as Wix and WordPress?

It depends on the website builder. With Wix you don’t get as much flexibility that I would want, and also you have to just use their web hosting. This is true of similar website builders such as Weebly, Squarespace, and … Continue reading

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How can you use the WordPress platform to develop a full-featured eCommerce site, without the help of an agency or professional developers?

You can find/install WordPress plugins to get the features you want. Check out tutorials online. It is a lot easier to to just use UltimateWB – no plugins needed, it has a lot of built-in apps in that are very … Continue reading

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