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The WP Minute

The Brittle WordPress Business

Mar 8, 2024
Delving into the vulnerabilities of WordPress businesses with the closure of Quickly page builder. Updates on Gravatar, hacked sites, and a new WordPress theme launch. Discussion on competition pressures, customer dynamics, and upcoming features like global styles.
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Quick takeaways

  • Careful consideration when adopting page builders is crucial for WordPress business success.
  • Entrepreneurs must navigate personal struggles and emotional challenges while managing their WordPress ventures.

Deep dives

Challenges of Running a WordPress Business

Running a WordPress business presents multifaceted challenges beyond marketing budgets and feature pipelines. The podcast delves into the personal vulnerability that founders face in the competitive landscape of page builders, exemplified by the case of Quickly, a page builder that unexpectedly shut down. The episode emphasizes the importance of cautious decision-making when adopting new page builder solutions and navigating the complexities of managing customer expectations and market dynamics in the WordPress ecosystem.

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