WordPress Too Complex for Small Business, Alternatives Too Expensive
Web developers managing small business sites are caught between WordPress, which clients find too complicated to self-update, and modern CMS alternatives that cost far more per site at scale. Security and plugin maintenance burden grows with each site added to the portfolio. Accessibility compliance requirements add legal risk for clients who cannot afford frequent redesigns.
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