Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

#355 - Why We’re Quitting WordPress in 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Mark and Gael dive into the shifting dynamics of website creation, discussing their decision to move away from WordPress. They highlight the increasing costs, limitations of the Gutenberg editor, and legal issues plaguing the platform. The competition from tools like Webflow and Shopify is fierce, prompting a look at features, functionality, and user experience. They offer insights on how to smoothly transition from WordPress to alternatives, emphasizing the need for modern web design tools and the evolving nature of content management.

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The growing popularity of website builders like Webflow and Bricks is prompting users to reconsider their long-term dependence on WordPress due to its limitations.

Despite WordPress's reputation as a free platform, its hidden costs related to plugins, hosting, and maintenance can equal those of other modern alternatives.

Technical frustrations with WordPress, including slow performance and plugin conflicts, are driving users to seek more reliable and efficient website building options.

Deep dives

WordPress Facing Competition

WordPress, which powers nearly half of the internet, is experiencing a significant challenge as major website builders, such as Webflow, gain popularity. Many users are beginning to question if these competitors are becoming superior all-around products. The ease and efficiency that alternatives offer are causing users to reconsider their long-standing reliance on WordPress. As a result, there's a growing sentiment that businesses may benefit from exploring other platforms that address the limitations already present in WordPress.

Intro

2min

WordPress Under Scrutiny

12min

The Shifting Landscape of Website Platforms and WordPress's Decline

4min

Navigating WordPress: Costs, Features, and Alternatives

15min

Innovations in Web Design Tools

16min

Envisioning the Future of Content Management Systems

3min

Smooth WordPress Transition to Webflow

5min

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In this episode, Mark and Gael share their insights on the changing landscape of website building platforms and why they're actively looking for alternatives to WordPress, despite being longtime WordPress users.

They cover everything you need to know, from detailed comparisons between WordPress, Webflow, and Bricks, and exactly how to transition away from WordPress without rebuilding everything.
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Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael Breton

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