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I so disagree with almost every single word in this article. In my experience the need for developers is only growing. They are even teaching it in schools.
As for WordPress and Wix. You have to ask yourself what audience you are targeting. People that use Wix are people like my grandmother. If you are a web developer, find some interesting clients. WordPress indeed is a decent solution but only when you host it yourself. The blogs on Wordpress.com have limited functionality. Convince potential customers by pointing out what Wix and WordPress don't have.
I am a developer myself and it is very rare that someone is satisfied with Wix. If someone is, they are not interesting as potential work.
James also makes a good point and I agree with Va that your perception of the situation is a little distorted. Have you taken a look at Wix? Sure you can do better.
Just an observation. It's wild to me that you think we're in total disagreement because I look at your reply, and, from my perspective, it looks like you're saying the same things I'm saying in the article.
You have to ask yourself what audience you are targeting.
is pretty much the same as
find the work the software can’t do
and
… it is very rare that someone is satisfied with Wix.
sounds to me like
Solving the specific problems businesses have will almost always require a developer’s touch.
🤷♂️ So, to me, it sounds like we're basically in agreement.
I don't disagree with almost anything you've said here with the possible exception of your point about WordPress.com. The gap between their hosted service and self-hosted WordPress is much smaller than it was a few years ago. You can now install your own plugins and themes on WordPress.com, so the differences are pretty minimal. It comes down to things most people considering that solution wouldn't notice until they're much further along. That's when they'll come back and hire you.
Anyway, thanks for reading and taking the time to reply. I enjoyed reading your thoughts.
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I didn't either until a client was asking about it a few months back and I had to look into it again. It turned out it still wasn't a great fit for him, but I was surprised how far the platform has come.
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I so disagree with almost every single word in this article. In my experience the need for developers is only growing. They are even teaching it in schools.
As for WordPress and Wix. You have to ask yourself what audience you are targeting. People that use Wix are people like my grandmother. If you are a web developer, find some interesting clients. WordPress indeed is a decent solution but only when you host it yourself. The blogs on Wordpress.com have limited functionality. Convince potential customers by pointing out what Wix and WordPress don't have.
I am a developer myself and it is very rare that someone is satisfied with Wix. If someone is, they are not interesting as potential work.
James also makes a good point and I agree with Va that your perception of the situation is a little distorted. Have you taken a look at Wix? Sure you can do better.
Just an observation. It's wild to me that you think we're in total disagreement because I look at your reply, and, from my perspective, it looks like you're saying the same things I'm saying in the article.
is pretty much the same as
and
sounds to me like
🤷♂️ So, to me, it sounds like we're basically in agreement.
I don't disagree with almost anything you've said here with the possible exception of your point about WordPress.com. The gap between their hosted service and self-hosted WordPress is much smaller than it was a few years ago. You can now install your own plugins and themes on WordPress.com, so the differences are pretty minimal. It comes down to things most people considering that solution wouldn't notice until they're much further along. That's when they'll come back and hire you.
Anyway, thanks for reading and taking the time to reply. I enjoyed reading your thoughts.
I did not know Wordpress has changed in the sense that it allows plugins and themes now.
I didn't either until a client was asking about it a few months back and I had to look into it again. It turned out it still wasn't a great fit for him, but I was surprised how far the platform has come.