Disadvantages of WordPress

WordPress, is now one of the most popular CMS ( Content Management System ) software that's been gaining traction on web also most promoted by freelancers. Many users rave about WordPress. It is an open-sourced CMS that allows greater customization and flexibility. However, it's not perfect! Most people consider website developed on WordPress framework are economical, but there can be a darker side. This can be like a myth when related with cost and management of the website developed on WordPress CMS software. Furthermore, it can be a nightmare because it's not user-friendly. The design of this platform isn't the best, and it's tough for amateurs to use such CMS softwares. It is suggested to get training of this platform on how to use it. Then you will need a theme and several plugins for your website and have to learn on how to work on various themes, plugins and regular updates for various security vulnerability. Managing and maitaining a WordPress websites can be like babysitting it 24X7X365 and that too by experianced coders. Some of the main disadvantages and difficulties in managing and maintaining website deployed on WordPress CMS software is discussed here. Some disadvantages  briefly explained in this article, as explaining in detail is beyond the scope of this article.

PERFORMANCE
The very core of WordPress is fast enough, but the problem arises with the overloaded themes, free templates deployed. Theme uses various plugins needed to meet your site's requirements. It's also important to note that these plugins can only address some aspects of optimization comprehensively. It requires additional optimization to improve load times and overall performance, especially for content rich site. Poorly written with free themes slow down websites, causing you to lose potential customers, especially those visiting your web on mobile devices. The more plugins and themes that you add to your website, the more bloated it becomes. Very difficult to improve website performances or eliminate issues related to bloated code not forgetting the security threats. Performance is also degraded since features and plugins are pretty resource intensive on a server. Loading a single page can involve executing dozens of PHP, JS and CSS script calls also querying multiple database object in the WordPress database.

A probable customer lands on your website and within the first 50 milliseconds means you have 0.05 seconds to capture their interest before they bounce off.

CUSTOMIZATION
WordPress is promoted as a flexible CMS when it comes to editing. But as the saying goes all that glitters is not gold, can be a fact with the WordPress website, until unless you yourself are and Coder and an Expert on Customization of WordPress CMS software. If you do not have any coding skills, it might be a nightmare for you to when it comes to customization on the themes that as provided free for download and integrated with the so-called FREE CMS SOFTWWARE. If you don't have much experience in management of over loaded CMS based WORDPRESS then while trying to customize certain functions it may break other functionalities. However, you shall get help from experienced WordPress Developers to sort this for you, this negates the hype of easy to manage WordPress site. Although this is one of WordPress biggest advantages, if you are a professional user, it can be a drawback for beginners. It can be a nightmare for beginners figuring out how the WordPress dashboard works also requires a steeper learning curve.

VULNERABILITY & SECURITY
WordPress is not only a nightmare for website owners but also a security nightmare. One of the main drawbacks of WordPress CMS is that it can be vulnerable in many circumstances. Since this CMS is an open-source software, it unlocks the room to possible hackers. The most popular content management system (CMS) globally makes it a focused target for hackers. A hacked site can be used to launch attacks against other websites or to steal sensitive data. In addition, it is not very good at handling security threats, which means that your site is more likely to be hacked. The plugin used in the themes are exposed to various vulnerabilities and has to be always updated

According to the research done by Webarx Security, WordPress has been recognized as the one with the utmost number of vulnerabilities with 542 in 2018.

To moderate such threat, choosing the correct themes and plugins for your WordPress website is very important. Also, it is always best to measure the attribute of a WordPress plugin beforehand.

FREQUENT UPDATES
Developing a website using WordPress is not enough. If your website is deployed on WordPress, you have to be always on your toes to keep all the security patches released updated. This again can add on to cost if outsourced to any professional company or you are technically competent to manage updates of these security patches released time and again for security issues. To make sure that it functions appropriately, you will have to install several plugins and themes. The more WordPress plugins you use, the more you are going to confront compatibility encounters. Moreover, renovating ( changing themes ) of website often could lead to delay its functionality, eg. some  plugins might stop operating. Before upgrading your website, you have to make sure to get the backup of your data.

SUPPORT CONCERNS
Not just WordPress but any open-source software supported by communities, unfortunately you may not get supports just when you need it the most, so this is not possible with WordPress (unless you hire a costly web developer). Be ready to waste your precious time to rely on forums, online documentation, and community-driven resources to troubleshoot issues and find solutions. At time when patience in ICU, it needs instant solution else patience dies if not attended so if you value your website then decide yourself. Specific needs may require immediate and customized support and that very difficult to get from open-source community, above all with no guarantee.

SEO CONCERNS
Many website owners, look to promote their website as part of digital marketing of their services using the website. Web Crawlers can be impacted by website loading speed this also is a critical factor in both user experience and search engine rankings. An optimum ( as nothing is best) web design company not only designs a website that provides users with a great experience, but they make sure codes that are like backstage performers is well optimized and efficient even for search crawlers. WordPress despite having SEO-friendly features and additional plugins to expand these features, to obtain ranking for WordPress website requires far more effort and costs. Additionally, certain specific and technical SEO updates might not be possible within WordPress.

COST CONCERNS
Many web designers that build websites with WordPress will often present a proposal with lower upfront costs to develop the website. If you are a start-up or a small business, this offer becomes very enticing when compared to proposals from custom design agencies. WordPress website is bundled with higher monthly maintenance fees since WordPress developers needed to keep website and its plugins up-to-date. These fees typically range around a few hundred dollars a month, sometimes going much higher. Before you know it, you will have spent significantly more on your website than if you had paid more upfront.

Final Conclusion

The web is a tough place because there are so many choices. WordPress is a good choice because it has been around for a long time and has excellent features. However, it's not perfect. Plenty of downsides can make your life difficult. ALL THE ABOVE DRAWBACK have been Taken care for website for advocated that is developed using SCORPIOCMS software well supported and a total turnkey solution, SCORPICMS is a proprietary software of Scorpio Informatic Pvt Ltd and is a hosted solution with SaaS based business model
The list of the drawback is like never ending list, if you don't believe then google yourself "Disadvantages With WordPress CMS"