Despite WordPress being a gigantic CMS platform that operates more than 75 million websites on the internet, there’s a lot of myths associated with it. This misinformation is mostly due to lack of knowledge because the numbers and success of WordPress says otherwise.
The toll of this misguidance affects a lot of individuals and make them end up with the wrong platform.
The truth is that WordPress is a user-friendly website building platform that offers a multitude of plugins, settings and options to help users make their website fast, attractive and functional.
So, let’s get to know what these myths are and debunk them:
Myth #1 - It Can Only Create A Blogging Website
One of the biggest misconceptions associated with WordPress is that it can create blogging websites only. The reality is it operates more than 34% of websites on the internet, and they’re not just blogging websites.
WordPress can be used to create websites for various categories such as:
Business websites.
Educational websites.
Entertainment websites.
Streaming websites.
Online Stores.
These are only a handful of website categories, there are far more.
To make things easier, the platform offers a wide diversity of WP themes and plugins. Installing ready-made themes save you time and help you create an impression before a user.
All you need to do is find the right theme and plugin. For instance, if you wish to create an eCommerce site, simply download the WooCommerce plugin and get started right away.
Myth #2 - It Lacks Security
The fact that WordPress is an open source platform makes a few people think that it is not secured. In fact, there’s a lot of misconception in the air that says WordPress sites are easier to hack and control.
Truth be told, there is an attack on a website after every 39 seconds. This is clear evidence that no platform is safe. However, WordPress’ core is secure and it also provides effective security measures in the form of plugins.
You can download WordPress security plugins from the following companies:
WebArx
MalCare
Sucuri
Wordfence
All of these security plugins are highly efficient at preventing DDoS attacks, injections and hacks through malware.
In this way, you can make your WordPress site secure.
Myth #3 - WordPress Offers Limited Control
Again, not true. People think that WordPress being a free platform, doesn’t offer full website control to the user, but that’s not how it works.
A website owner has two options to get started with WordPress. He/she can start with a free website/theme or select a premium one by paying for it.
Free themes usually offer limited control but it’s not the same with premium themes.
When you pay for a theme and get a WordPress subscription, you can do a multitude of things such as change color, font, logo, perform various functionalities, check and perform SEO practices but most importantly, a premium theme allows you to perform monetization on your website via Adsense and other ad services. Sadly, a free theme often allow it (it depends on the theme though).
So, a premium theme offers you full control of your website.
Conclusion
These 3 are the most popular myths about WordPress that circulate on the web. Make sure to avoid them and start building your website today.