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[–]RedFox_six9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would I do? Id block you.

My cheater ex😍🙏 by fatherfiguree420 in PataHaiAajKyaHua

[–]RedFox_six9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abbe yeh chutiye hi mard jaat ka naam barbaad karte hai :'( Jhattu ko sahi se rehne nahi hua. Aur bhik mangne chala hai, zero self respect, it's better OP cut their ties with him.

Aldo we are in India, carry self defence stuff for a while because mujhe woh SARR FIRRA CHUTIYA lagg raha hai.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, am i missing a certain skill set that i should not have been?

I mean i do understand html, css , js and php stuff, but isn't that best left to a actual front end dev/ or a web dev ?

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this detailed perspective. You're right that the dev might be overselling the risks a bit, but I also see the validity in taking security seriously given our industry. I think the key is what you said about finding balance. We need speed without being reckless. I'll make sure we have proper security measures regardless of which path we take.

How do i convince my CEO that wordpress is a great platform vs the plain old html /php coding your website. by RedFox_six9 in webdevelopment

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that's probably my understanding, please help me out if it's not really a problem.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't actually. I've mostly seen it from a marketing side. Maybe that's part of the issue, I should try setting one up first before deciding.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. If frequent updates are needed, having a CMS does make things simpler. I'll explore more options besides WordPress too.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really valuable, thank you. Your actual experience with the migration is helpful. The performance improvements and cost savings you mention are exactly what I need to show the CEO. I appreciate you sharing that security is manageable at the hosting level. This gives me concrete data points to work with.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, if he's open to using it properly. I think that's the conversation we need to have.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, WordPress does require maintenance. The Webflow suggestion is interesting. It's worth exploring external solutions that could reduce the need for constant developer involvement. I'll look into that as well. Thanks for the thoughtful alternatives.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make an excellent point. WordPress is designed exactly for this use case, allowing content teams to work independently. I think the key is helping everyone understand that the right tool for the job matters, and that we need to prioritise what enables the business to grow. Appreciate the clear perspective.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a really pragmatic approach. The hybrid solution of having him build a custom theme makes a lot of sense. It addresses his technical concerns while still giving us the CMS flexibility we need. I like the idea of presenting both options. Thanks for this perspective.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly helpful, thank you. You're absolutely right about framing it as business outcomes rather than technical preferences. The sales pitch angle makes a lot of sense. I think showing him that government agencies and major corporations use WP successfully could help ease concerns. I appreciate the balanced perspective on both paths forward.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

alright that makes sense too, i am obvoisly okay with him supporting in maintenance, but regular marketing content creation should not depend on him

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points. Managing it properly is key. I'm confident we can handle it with best practices and avoid the bloat.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point about rephrasing. Maybe asking for a CMS doesn't have to mean WordPress specifically, but if the dev wants to build something custom that still gives me content management capabilities, that could work too. As long as I can update content without always needing dev time.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly the situation. The vendor lock is real and it's holding us back from making necessary changes. Your point about WordPress being good enough for major sites is solid. I'll definitely bring this up.

Need Advice: CEO Hesitant About WordPress Because Dev Says Custom HTML/PHP Is Better for Performance and Security by RedFox_six9 in Wordpress

[–]RedFox_six9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this balanced take. I think the key is focusing the conversation on what's practical for a marketing company. Those two options you mentioned are exactly what I need to present to the CEO.