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Ilya Komarov
• Jul 5
Why did I choose WordPress when I could have specialized in React, Laravel or something else? A few years ago, I had the same question.
Should I chase every new framework... or become really good at solving real business problems?
I chose the second option.
At first, WordPress seemed like "just another CMS."
The more I worked with it, the more I realized something important:
Most businesses don't need another fancy tech stack.
They need a website that:
loads fast;
is easy to manage;
ranks well in Google;
converts visitors into customers;
doesn't become a maintenance nightmare six months later.
That's where WordPress shines.
Over time, I stopped seeing it as a CMS.
I started seeing it as a platform.
I've built custom themes, WooCommerce stores, API integrations, business tools, performance optimizations, and plenty of custom functionality using PHP and JavaScript.
Could I switch to another stack?
Absolutely.
But today I'd rather become exceptional at delivering value than average at ten different frameworks.
Technology changes.
Helping businesses solve problems doesn't.
What made you choose your current tech stack?
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