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A declining market doesn't always mean a declining opportunity.
I was looking at the latest CMS usage statistics, and one thing caught my attention.
š WordPress powers around 40.1% of all websites.
š Joomla powers around 1.1%.
These figures show a changing landscape. But here's the question I find more interesting:
Does a smaller market mean there is no business left?
Not necessarily.
Thousands of existing websites still need:
š§ CMS migrations and version upgrades
š Security fixes and malware removal
ā” Performance optimization
š ļø Custom extensions and functionality
š Bug fixing and ongoing technical support
Businesses don't always need a complete rebuild. Sometimes, they need an experienced developer who can solve a difficult problem in the system they already use.
That's where specialist expertise matters.
My take: Don't just follow the biggest technology. Become exceptionally good at solving the problems its users face.
I'm curious to hear from other developers:
Are you seeing more demand for WordPress development, custom frameworks like Laravel, or maintenance of existing CMS websites?
#Joomla #WordPress #WebDevelopment #PHP #Freelancing
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I love when the work leaves Figma š
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Let's work together šøI am Francis Favour, a Ui/Ux Designer, and Web Developer {WordPress,Framer and Shopify}. I help SaaS startups, fintech companies, healthcare businesses, agencies, coaches, and growing brands create user-centered products and high-converting websites. With 3+ years of experience, I have built 12+ websites, helped businesses launch online, improved conversion rates, increased user retention, and optimized user experiences using Figma, WordPress, Elementor, Framer, shopify, WooCommerce, and Custom Plugin Development. #francisfahvie
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