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Today, I want to ask you guys to share your thoughts about WordPress. How do you feel about WordPress as a blogging platform? Be as specific as you like and share as much as you like in the comments below. What do you love about WordPress that keeps you here? What are things you wish they would change on this platform? Also, if there was a new blogging platform available that had all the stuff you love and not all the stuff you dislike here, would you consider joining it?

I’m not losing my mind and asking you this for no reason. I was actually talking to a good friend of mine that I met via blogging. Although they have since stopped using this platform, we still keep in touch. Anyway, they were telling me that they miss blogging but have no plans to come back to WordPress because of all the changes that have made this platform more difficult and expensive to use.

And honestly, I understood because when I started blogging WordPress was so easy and efficient. Sure, it wasn’t as fancy as it is now but you know what, it ran so well. I never had to deal with constant glitches, paying for things that should be part of the free plan (like posting videos or customer care), and the stats were actually accurate.

Anyway, I’m very curious to learn about how you currently feel about WordPress and whether it’s just me that struggles with the changes sometimes.

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124 responses to “How Do You Feel About WordPress?”

  1. BSw Avatar
    BSw

    It is expensive

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    1. Milena Alien Avatar
      Milena Alien

      Really?

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      1. BSw Avatar
        BSw

        A few extra charges have appeared over the years

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        1. Milena Alien Avatar
          Milena Alien

          That’s no good, sorry to hear about that
          I have only used my free account for years, never tried to upgrade

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          1. BSw Avatar
            BSw

            Upgrading is good but wait for deals or search for them. You can save a bit

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            1. Milena Alien Avatar
              Milena Alien

              Oh, I wasn’t aware of those, thanks

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              1. BSw Avatar
                BSw

                The other thing covered by WordPress is security or legal structure. Irish management (oldest language educators on the planet) and Israeli product. WordPress is secure

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                1. Milena Alien Avatar
                  Milena Alien

                  Good to know

                  Reply
    2. Hilary Tan Avatar
      Hilary Tan

      You’re not wrong.

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    3. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah and the free plan doesn’t offer much which is what I think is most frustrating.

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      1. BSw Avatar
        BSw

        It’s not much use. My business system probably would work better if I employed someone who also has access to my blog

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          That’s fair, if you’re ever interested I offer blog management services. No pressure or anything though.

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          1. BSw Avatar
            BSw

            That’s good to know. I need to be able to upload my recorded music to my blog. I am building a horizontal network of creative collaborators

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            1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
              P. J. Gudka

              Oh I see, that’s really cool. Hope you can get it all up on your blog.

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              1. BSw Avatar
                BSw

                Will be good to get my music to a bigger audience. Will practice in the park again today. My blog will require editing again soon. Using google analytics for it these days. Will work on monetisation

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                1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
                  P. J. Gudka

                  Good luck with it all, hope it goes well.

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                  1. BSw Avatar
                    BSw

                    You too. The war has started now. Communication on WordPress has some advantages

                    Reply
  2. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    It’s a convenient place to share my stories and poems and has a wide audience. I’ve been blogging since Yahoo 360 one of the pioneers and one by one they’ve folded but WordPress seems to be resilient.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think WordPress having a strong community helps keep it alive. Many of us stay for that.

      Reply
    2. Carl Setzer Avatar
      Carl Setzer

      Man, Yahoo 360! There’s a name I haven’t heard in a while.

      Reply
  3. kwholley63 Avatar
    kwholley63

    I don’t have anything to compare it to but I do find trying to figure some thigs out a bit complicated but I have worked through those. I don’t know what is expensive? I bought my domain and have had no expenses here other than the one yearly fee. What expenses am I missing and what other platforms are there? I never looked.

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    1. Milena Alien Avatar
      Milena Alien

      I heard good things about Medium, but I’m not ready for a transition, I’m fairly content with WP

      Reply
    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think with a paid plan it’s pretty worth it. But the issue some bloggers have is that they’re not able to or willing to upgrade because blogging is a hobby for them and back in the day the free plan came with lots of stuff but at this point (esp with the lack of storage) it feels like there’s no choice but to upgrade.

      Reply
  4. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Do I like WordPress? Yes.

    Why? Because here I can share my writing, something I truly feel called to do. I can share God’s Word, testimonies, my life, and my journey without being judged or criticized. Instead, I’m encouraged.

    Here, I’m able to write what God places on my heart to brighten someone’s day or remind them there is Hope, even in the darkest valley. That matters to me.

    The people on WordPress have been incredibly supportive, even more than some close to me, and for that I will always be grateful.

    Unlike other platforms where it often feels like, “Look at me,” WordPress feels different. People are kind. They listen. And when correction is needed, it’s done with respect.

    I am thankful for the friendships here and blessed to call many of you brother and sister. That means more than words can say.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s so true for many of us. This community is absolutely wonderful and it’s what keeps many of us here.

      Reply
  5. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    most of the time I am okay….but the other day I tried to write about my challenges with blood tests and blood donations….and I’m guessing because I was using the words needles, maybe blood WordPress refused to let me post my post WTF!?

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Oh wow, I didn’t know they did that sort of thing. That sucks.

      Reply
  6. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    I love posting my thoughts and reading other people’s thoughts, I love WordPress, it works for me.

    But I understand others have different perspectives and challenges.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think for the most part it’s a wonderful platform to be on.

      Reply
  7. John Avatar
    John

    I have been with WordPress for over ten years with different blogs along the way. Las Vegas Photoblog has been on the internet since 2016. I have seen some things taken away from we users such as the ability to purchase more storage space.

    The plans that WP has today are ridiculously overpriced and lack options that we should have. The owners of this platform need to think real hard about what they are offering their user base, and it’s a big one.

    There is no reason for more plans to have the ability to use plugins as an example. The functionality of sites without them is diminished. I could say more but that’s enough.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think that’s the biggest issue with WP. Back in the day, you could do so much even with a free plan but now it’s the bare minimum and it sort of feels like they’re trying to force people into paid plans by not letting them using the majority of the features without one. And totally agree with the plugins point, I think the Premium Plan should come with plugin access considering the cost of it.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        Agreed! People deserve more.

        Reply
  8. selectionsfrombarb.com Avatar
    selectionsfrombarb.com

    I also like Word Press because I had so much to learn and am still learning and they have always been very helpful and kind. I appreciate that.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, there’s a lot to learn here and a wonderful community.

      Reply
  9. Hilary Tan Avatar
    Hilary Tan

    WordPress is honestly kind of a rip-off for what you get, but weirdly enough, the price tag is what keeps me writing ✍️ Since I’m paying for the Premium Plan just to get the features I want, it forces me to stay consistent and actually stick with blogging. I’ve been at this for 10 years so I’m not going to quit now. Also, I’ve been on a roll lately and really want to keep this momentum going. 😆😅

    WordPress was never actually “free.” They make it look that way, but the free version is uselessly barren, and the paid plans really just a “pay to play” subscription plan. Honestly, it feels like that’s where everything is headed these days.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think the plans should offer a lot more considering the price and the fact that a lot of people are just blogging as a hobby and not making money off it. But I can see how that can be an incentive too lol 😂
      When I first started blogging, the “free” plan was so worth it. I used it for years because the storage was much higher and we could access so many more features. Now, you literally can’t do anything except the bare minimum which feels so greedy. Like they’re trying to force people into using the paid plans.

      Reply
  10. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹👍

    Aum Shanti

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      🙏🙏

      Reply
  11. wrookieschu Avatar
    wrookieschu

    It is very expensive for what you get. If I could move everything to another platform I totally would.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, the prices are quite high and the free plan offers so little these days.

      Reply
  12. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    I haven’t tried any other platforms except WP. I think the best thing about WP is its community. The changes made over time aren’t that difficult and now I find them easy to navigate. On medium, there is not much interaction with other bloggers.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I agree, the community is what keeps many of us here. It’s really wonderful.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Absolutely 👍🏼

        Reply
  13. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    Using the Classic Editor For

    150 Months Now my Only Real ‘Fright Night’

    With WordPress Was When an Ill Informed So-Called
    Happiness Engineer Said my Only Choice Was Gonna

    Be the New “Block Editor”

    Back in 2020 Yes Indeed

    Fortunately They where
    Ill Informed For Real And

    Although at that point they
    Reduced the Storage for the
    Business Plan to 200 GB Not Enough
    For What i Was Doing at that Point
    at Around 220 GB Used as when

    i Signed Up in 2013 the Business
    Plan Still 300 Dollars Now was

    Unlimited Storage a Rare Bird
    Nest to Have then anyway

    as mentioned before they

    Grandfathered me into

    2 TB of Storage More than
    What i’ll ever use by far Except

    The SSD Drive on my Mini-iMac about
    Two-Thirds of 2TB Full Now yes definitely

    A Good Grandfather Deal Now as WordPress
    Only offers 50 GB of Storage With the Business Plan

    With Super Exorbitant Prices for any Extra Storage over that…

    Google BlogSpot Blogs are Free And i Still Use them to Copy and
    Paste for Back-Up Still Gaining Literally over Millions of Views Yet

    They Don’t
    Offer the
    Community
    WordPress Does
    Internationally Where

    People are Civilized and
    Surely Not What We May
    Otherwise Find on Social Media

    And Even Discussion Boards as such

    So Three Elements Keep me a Satisfied Customer
    The Classic Editor The 2TB of Storage and the

    Community Here
    That is both
    Kind and

    Inspiring
    That Has
    Brought Several
    Decades Loyal
    FRiENDShips too

    Far more Valuable
    Than Any Thing for Sale

    With
    SMiLes…

    i surely can understand
    Though Why folks don’t Like what
    is Provided Now With No Grandfather
    Clauses and that Frustrating Block Editor

    Yet Both a Tool to Use and an Avenue to Connect

    i See No other
    Beter Alternative
    for me at Least Now

    Dear
    Pooja..:)

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, when the Block Editor was first introduced they really pushed it onto bloggers but thankfully I figured out a way to retain the Classic Editor. It has certain options the Block Editor doesn’t and is so much easier to use. And yes, I remember when the Business Plan had unlimited storage but since then it’s just gotten less and less. So disappointing. The community is what really keeps me here, I’ve made so many friends that I would hate to lose.

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Me too
        Thanks
        Dear Pooja
        ☺️🙌🎶🌻

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Most welcome 🤗

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          1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
            katiemiafrederick

            ☺️🙌🤗

            Reply
  14. Vijay Srivastava Avatar
    Vijay Srivastava

    I completely relate! WordPress has so many strengths flexibility, customization, and a massive community of users but some of the recent changes have definitely made it more complex and expensive than before. I miss the days when posting, embedding videos, and tracking stats felt effortless. If a new platform came along that kept all the good stuff and simplified the rest, I’d absolutely consider giving it a try. Thanks for sparking this conversation it’s nice to hear others’ perspectives!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, exactly! It has so many strengths but I feel like it’s headed in a direction that isn’t user friendly. I wish they would offer more free features, make less design changes and actually listen to their users.

      Reply
  15. Tracey McGwyre Avatar
    Tracey McGwyre

    To be honest, I’m finding it difficult to navigate and frustrating.
    I began blogging several years ago and the app then was fairly easy and straightforward. Unfortunately, my life became super busy and I found myself using it less and less, so I decided to delete it.
    Just recently I’ve become a little disengaged from life. Work, sleep, eat, repeat. To get myself out of this slump it was suggested I take up something I used to enjoy doing. I sat and thought for a while and remembered there were a couple of things I really enjoyed which made me happy. Writing was one and history was the other. Brainwave… begin blogging again and take history courses. Of course I thought, WordPress immediately, downloaded it, began setting everything up, but I’ve had nothing but issues. It won’t let me download photos, it keeps asking me to allow permissions. I’ve done all of it, I can’t give any more permissions than it allows. It wouldn’t verify my email. I’m that fed up with it, I’m thinking of uninstalling it and trying a different blog site. I’m not very tech savvy at the best of times, I just about scrape through and that’s it. It is putting me off using it altogether

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’m glad you’ve decided to blog again but yeah there’s so many more glitches and complications now than back in the day. WordPress has become much more difficult to use, navigate, and set up. Plus, the stats are no longer accurate which I feel is a huge flaw. Unfortunately, other blogging platforms seem to be even worse.
      Also, yay for history courses- let me know if you find any good ones. I’ve been thinking of taking some myself.

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      1. Tracey McGwyre Avatar
        Tracey McGwyre

        I’ve been doing a few that’s work related but my passion is history. I completed my diploma in archaeology a few months ago, but now I’m torn between which subjects I want to continue with for my degree. As consolation I’ve just started one on the Highlander Clans, as I have highlander ancestry. So far it’s been really interesting, especially because my husband also has highlander ancestry on the opposing side… oops!! 😁

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Ooh so fun. I took an archeology course when I was getting my degree but ended up majoring in History. That’s so interesting, must be cool to learn about that- hopefully being from opposing sides won’t mess things up lol 😂

          Reply
  16. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    So frustrating and expensive. This is the end of my blogging. I’m having to shut my blog after 11 years because they are charging me £399 to renew. Not worth it.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s such a shame, I know you’ve been here on WP for a long time. Have you considered downgrading to a more affordable plan?

      Reply
  17. yoyoliving Avatar
    yoyoliving

    I have been with WordPress for about 15 years. There were a few years where I had upgraded to a paying site…but I am now back to the original free blog site.
    Personally, I didn’t see any sense to pay to blog. My blog isn’t my job. I don’t make any $$ from my blog.
    I have friends who have substack & medium, but both cost $$. I tried medium for 1 year, but when it was time to pay again..I quit. I used to have a blogger, but WordPress is easier.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think this is probably the best platform out there at the moment but it is quite costly with the plans. It makes sense to stay on the free plan if you’re just blogging as a hobby.

      Reply
  18. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    1) The switch from the wysiwyg editor to the block editor was the worst change imo. I’m fully invested in the block editor now, but it used to be that if you knew how to use a word processor program, you could use wordpress with almost no hiccups. It was easy and intuitive and was conducive to just sitting and banging out your thoughts. The block editor isn’t any of those things. It might be great for business oriented people, but for the casual blogger, it is bad.

    2) The constant “breakage” of little things because code monkeys are working in the background. An example is the scheduling calendar. For about 2 months it wouldn’t show scheduled posts, because the code monkeys had been messing around with something else and broke the calendar. It was eventually fixed, but the mind set of “we’ll do whatever we want, and to hell with the consequences’ is very apparent and extremely off putting.

    3) The support forums. It used to be a vibrant, lively place where users helped each other out and the staff was there to fix the things we couldn’t. Now? It is a wasteland. Regular people have been silenced (banned on the forums) and the “staff” are a completely rotating bunch of names. I’m pretty sure half of the “staff’ are just ai and not real people at all.

    4) The monetization of the free blogs. The ads are atrocious if you don’t have adblockers installed on your browser. They also used to have ads inserted INSIDE the posts themselves. I don’t know if they still do that, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they do.

    5) Coupled with #4, the removal of features, one by one. Free users used to get 3gb of storage space, now they get 1gb. Stats used to be fully accessible, now free users just get basic info and you have to buy the “premium” plan to get anything actually usable.

    A) The only good thing I like about WP is that the notification system works really well. It keeps track of all my comments on all the blogs I comment on and lets me know when people like/comment, etc. I’d have gone back to blogspot long ago if it weren’t for the notifications. Blogger doesn’t have those, as such, and it really makes a difference.

    B) I would switch to another blogging platform in a heartbeat if it had a wysiwyg editor and a really good notification system.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Totally agree with every single point except my notification system doesn’t show me my pingbacks sometimes 🙁
      I think the problem is that they keep changing things and trying to cut down on costs (like replacing people with AI) but all that does is make things more difficult for users. And at this point, the free plan offers almost nothing which is so unfair. Most people don’t want a paid plan for a hobby and it’s weird to try to force them into upgrading.

      Reply
  19. trE Avatar
    trE

    The cost has gotten outta control for WordPress. Aside from that, I truly have no issues with WordPress. It does what I need it to, and I’ve learned to be patient and deal with the glitches. They eventually pass.

    I have no desire of going anywhere else for my personal website/blog. I’ve been there and done that, and I came right back to WordPress.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think the cost is the biggest issue other than the constant changes (but that’s usually okay for a lot of people, I just personally don’t like constant changes lol). With the cost, I feel like not only are the charges high but they also don’t offer as much as they used to so it’s not even that worth it. 🙁

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      1. trE Avatar
        trE

        I hate to say it, but you’ll have constant changes anywhere digitally. Every platform wants to keep up with the latest and greatest, and each tries its best to function at their best, so they’re going to do what they must to make sure that is the case.

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Oh for sure, I just have this thing where change messes me up idk why. It’s very much a me problem 😂

          Reply
  20. luisa zambrotta Avatar
    luisa zambrotta

    I, too, am sometimes a little surprised by the changes WordPress makes. But using a free plan, I can’t complain.
    I must add that I really enjoy the community of friends that has formed here on this platform.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, the community here is amazing and what keeps many of still using the platform.

      Reply
      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        Thank you for the kind reply 🌷🙏🌷

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          You’re most welcome 💗

          Reply
  21. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Well, I’ve had my up and downs with WordPress. I went self-hosted for a couple of years, and was disappointed. So back to WordPress, and I experimented with the Business plan for a few years, but it’s much too expensive for a poetry blog. I’m on the Premium plan, and use a Full-Site Editing theme, which allows me more freedom with my blog’s appearance. Aside from the glitches, I like WordPress, especially the community.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I had the same experience with self-hosting. It’s too much work and not as much fun. The community here is the best, I think it’s mainly why I love it here.

      Reply
  22. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    For me WP is fine it does what I ask it to do. I don’t use most of it, so changes and expenses don’t bother me.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, that’s totally fair.

      Reply
  23. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    Hi Pooja. Honestly I don’t feel like blogging as often on WordPress anymore. Like it used to be a constant need of mine, getting views, replies etc. One day I realized posting on wordpress or social media in general doesn’t exactly help or benefit my ability to write and the joy and passion it should be bringing me. I’ll always be thankful for the connections and moments on here, yet right now at least I’m not in the mood for blogging. And this is helping me focus on other important needs, working on my manuscripts etc.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That makes sense, I think when we put too much pressure on ourselves to post or up our stats it takes the fun out of it. Glad to hear that, hope your writing is going well.

      Reply
  24. Shahbaz Ashraf Avatar
    Shahbaz Ashraf

    Hi Pooja, good question. I have just resumed blogging after a long break. As for WordPress, I have mostly enjoyed this platform for its supportive community, but today it really tested my patience. I tried experimenting by switching my free theme from a classic one to a block theme, and honestly, I was at my wits’ end. Simple things suddenly felt complicated, and the editing experience became frustrating instead of creative. It felt like groping in the dark. In the end, I quietly returned to my old theme just to get my sanity back. WordPress is still home for me, but I do wish it stayed simpler for everyday bloggers.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Nice to see you back to blogging. Yeah, the block editor is really difficult to use and it’s taken away a lot of great features older themes had. For sure, simpler is always better and the new design changes make things unnecessarily complicated.

      Reply
  25. RasmaSandra Avatar
    RasmaSandra

    I have been on WordPress for years, and it is the only place I could have four themed blogs for free. I cannot afford to have a paid platform. I can share my work on social media, and it is easy for me to post on there.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, that’s totally fair.

      Reply
  26. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    You’re preaching to the choir and I get it totally. There are glitches for sure and things have changed which is totally annoying but it the community I stay for and love.❤️

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, the glitches are annoying but the community is the best!

      Reply
  27. wiseforward Avatar
    wiseforward

    I have only just started my journey here, so I will let the seasoned bloggers answer your question. So far though, I have connected with so many amazing people and that is priceless!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’m glad you’re enjoying it so far- imo the community is the best part!

      Reply
  28. Quantez Xihuitl Avatar
    Quantez Xihuitl

    I like the genuine nature of the unique people, and the way they use WordPress. The platform makes it possible .

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      The community here is amazing, it’s what keeps the platform alive.

      Reply
  29. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    So WordPress to me is somewhere between adequate and fine. I don’t like the added complications, I mean updates, that probably associate with added costs. Microsoft updates, too; and I find those updates, too, often needless as well as needlessly complicated. Both groups are not so good at communicating changes, though they might believe they are. But once I sort through the changes, I still find myself using WordPress (and Microsoft), falling into the pattern I know (expecting new frustrations, I suppose) and enjoying mostly what I still think functions as a lively and respectful, blogging community. Thanks for asking. I hope you’re having a fine, not too-hot week.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Updates are unfortunately unavoidable these days but I think WP has some great things too like the community. Thanks, it’s become quite nice and rainy now so I can’t complain. Hope you’re doing well too, have you been able to solve the issues with your apartment yet?

      Reply
      1. clcouch123 Avatar
        clcouch123

        I’m pleased to hear the rain has come and the weather’s good. I’m still trying to find a new place to live. A complicated process especially with rents so high, even in small towns. Sigh. I was at the doctor’s today to learn how to deal with what I’ve been breathing. Thanks for asking!

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Oh no, I hope you find an affordable place soon. Yeah, living with mold etc can cause so many health issues.

          Reply
  30. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I’m still a fan. It’s a nice community to be part of, even if there are occasional tech glitches…

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, the community is really the best part.

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        👍

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  31. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    I like WP for the most part. There has been some recent change that’s creating a glitch with the mobile app. When I click “like” or “comment” from my phone it starts to do a weird glitch where it revolves endlessly between the email app and the WP app. It’s like seeing a machine in a casino go through the spinning cycle. except the WP app never lands. I have to read everyone’s posts and be able to comment only with my laptop. I prefer to use my phone for social media!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, multiple people I know have had the same issue with the app. I just use it on Chrome so I haven’t dealt with it but I can see how it can be annoying. It’s much easier to be able to just use the app on your phone but WP it seems works best on the laptop.

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  32. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    I really like having a place to visit almost everyday where people “get” me. In some form, we are all interested in writing. Trust me, I have relatives who don’t get the interest in it or the drive to create. I don’t have to explain myself here. And hey, you’re right. It’s not cheap, but I appreciate that they haven’t raised their plan pricing yet on me and it’s been almost 7 years. Thanks, Pooja!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I can so relate, this is honestly the best creative outlet and the best community for writers/creative folks imo. Definitely not cheap but it’s worth it for many of us. Thanks!

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      1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
        melaniemcgauran

        I haven’t tried other platforms, so WP is my only experience. Keep me posted if there is another one gaining traffic and fits our need for bonding with other writers! (It seemed like maybe you were hinting at that, but maybe not.) 😊

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          I’ve been hearing some whispers about another platform that’s being created by users for users so will definitely let you know if anything works out with that 😊

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          1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
            melaniemcgauran

            Cool!

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  33. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    I like WordPress. They have a great reputation as a website provider, and the blogging features are good for what I need. I know a lot of people are moving to Substack, but I think you have more control with WordPress. I think the key is to keep everything simple. I haven’t had any issues so far.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I don’t really like Substack because in my opinion it lacks the community we have here and is more difficult to use. True, keeping it simple helps.

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        I opened an account on Substack because I have a couple of friends there, but it feels stressful every time I go on that platform, so I don’t really like it either. I agree with you about our community here.

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  34. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    I have no complaints about WordPress because it is free for me. If I were paying anything for it (which I wouldn’t), I would likely be disappointed.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, it’s worth it for a free blog especially for people blogging as a hobby.

      Reply
  35. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    To be honest, it has been so long since I posted anything, I am probably not completely aware of all the changes. I do like the community here, so I keep coming back for that reason. Thank you for all of your great posts even though you are incredibly busy these days.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, the community is the best part for many of us. Thanks so much, I really miss posting daily mostly because I miss communicating with everyone in the comments but I’m trying not to burn out and have some kind of a balance.

      Reply
  36. Mollie Player Avatar
    Mollie Player

    Lots of thoughts about this! The commenting/community is the best part. I used to love the platform until they moved to Blocks. This made actually writing on the site much harder.

    Keep writing and stay on WordPress though! 🙂

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think the Blocks make it harder for users but still it’s a great platform to social and share content. Thank you, I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon haha!

      Reply
  37. Gertrude_n Avatar
    Gertrude_n

    There are two things that give me a hard time on WordPress.
    1.The format of posts keeps changing. I usually edit my work so well but when I publish it, some paragraphs are misaligned and so are the sentences.
    2. WordPress is banned in my country so I can fully access it using VPN. This is more of a country problem and less of a WordPress problem.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Both of those sound annoying. I didn’t know WP was banned there. I have the same formatting issue sometimes, it’s quite irritating.

      Reply
  38. Marlyn Avatar
    Marlyn

    I’m hooked since many years ago! It is so fun to have this space to write, share and a beautiful and genuine community to exchange with!! love it and it’s worthy the investment.🥰🙏🏽💖

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      So true, this community is amazing! 😊

      Reply
  39. Nickay Avatar
    Nickay

    I think the one BIG drawback to WordPress (especially on the free plan) is the access to decent themes that make the blog welcoming. I’ve found that their new ‘editor’ mode for the themes are great if you find a good theme that allows you to change the color palette.

    I can see how the bocke editor and theme editor can be a learning curve, but I happen to like these aspects once I get the theme I want. As for writing, there is really no other blogging platform out there that’s easily accessible (WordPress dominates in this area). The dashboard can use a bit of updating and unfortunately the free version limits access to metrics and analytics if you’re trying to grow.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I understand both. I think the main thing is that they need to go back to offering more on the free plan. The memory/storage is also too little.

      Reply
  40. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    I stay for the community here alone. I also use Substack and post most of my pieces in both locations.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, same here. The community is wonderful. 💗

      Reply
  41. Some thoughts on WordPress – Carl Setzer

    […] friend, Pooj, over at Life’s Fine Whine, brought up some issues with WordPress in a recent post. There are many challenges with WordPress, but there are some seriously powerful elements, too. As […]

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  42. Tiff McLeod Avatar
    Tiff McLeod

    I like WP the community is cool. Really chill. I’m not expected to perform for an algorithm. Though wish it was easier to find more active blogs.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I like the community here too which is great. The best way to find more active blogs is the discover page. I’ve found lots which I like there.

      Reply
  43. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I haven’t left WordPress because of all the people who I have met here. Everyone here is friendly and supportive. Now, I have noticed that the platform can be confusing to use at times but I only have the free plan.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think a lot of stick around because this community is really wonderful.

      Reply
  44. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    I like it for the most part, but I do get fed up of the constant updates and changes, leave what is not broken alone!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think we all feel that way!

      Reply
  45. Jenetta Haim Avatar
    Jenetta Haim

    I had a whole website on wordpress. It was a nightmarea as they changed software and updated etc etc. Now am on wix for my website and it works fantastic. Still use an old wordpress blog once a month but its not fun to use. Wix took me just one easter to design another site myself many years ago it was that easy to use. Takes a bit of getting used to but the customer service is amazing.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I can totally relate. My site for my other business is on Wix and it’s just so much easier and has much better customer care for sure.

      Reply

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