It didn’t take long to settle on a platform for my personal and business sites, CRM, and creative work. WordPress just made sense. Thinking back, things have come a long way since I was in school, where I picked apart WordPress as the “new kid” in the site-building world. Back then, everyone wanted their website on the latest platform, experimenting with early CRMs and dreaming up ways to stand out online.
So with so many options now, why WordPress?
For me, the answer is simple: control, cost-effectiveness, and customization. Sure, I’ve built sites on just about every popular platform—Squarespace, Wix, and a few other star players—each bringing their own stellar features, seamless e-comm tie-ins, and, lately, some impressive AI-powered writing and design tools. They make building a modern website easier than ever.
But underneath, you’re always working within their boundaries. There’s always that unmistakable “Squarespace” look, or mysterious styling quirks you just can’t tweak out. And the cost? It adds up fast, especially when you want more than the basics.
WordPress, by contrast, gives me ultimate creative freedom. Want drag-and-drop? Easy. Want to dive into the code and make it your own? You can do that, too. The platform keeps getting smarter (AI editors, anyone?), but it never sacrifices that raw, foundational control. Maybe it’s a little less flashy than the newer all-in-one builders, but if I’m going to trust my brand—and my clients’ brands—to something, I want to own it, not rent it.
Besides, do I really need an AI designer to put me out of a job? I’d rather harness WordPress’s flexibility to have my site look, feel, and function the way I want, all while keeping costs in check and the option to scale as I grow.
In the end, WordPress isn’t just a platform for me—it’s a partner in creativity, empowering me to design, evolve, and fully own my digital presence.