Web Design Business with Josh Hall 349 - Is WordPress for Old People? with Mark Szymanski
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Oct 21, 2024 
Mark Szymanski, a young web designer and thought leader in WordPress, discusses why many new designers shy away from WordPress in favor of drag-and-drop platforms like Squarespace. He believes WordPress still offers unmatched flexibility and customization despite its reputation as an 'old' tool. Mark also emphasizes the importance of a lean tool stack for agency owners and suggests that better marketing strategies could help WordPress attract younger talent. He reflects on community support shifts and the evolving landscape of page builders, sharing insights on maintaining relevance.
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Lean Tool Stack
- Maintain a consistent tool stack for your web design business.
- This reduces complexity and streamlines your workflow.
WordPress: Mature but Challenged
- WordPress's maturity is a strength, but also a challenge.
- Competitors benefit from observing WordPress's successes and failures.
Divi's Dilemma
- Divi, like WordPress, faces the challenge of being an early innovator.
- It became popular but now faces competition from newer, faster page builders.