We all know that WordPress is the most preferred and easy-to-use CMS open source. However, many eCommerce businesses are still reluctant to choose WordPress to build online stores. Why?
The reason for rejecting WordPress for eCommerce website development lies in several myths. In this blog post, you will learn about five such popular myths. Not only this, but I will also demystify those myths.
#1 WordPress is good for only blogging or small websites
One of the biggest myths about WordPress is that it is a low-quality CMS and unsuitable for eCommerce websites. WordPress started as a blogging platform, and now people use WordPress websites for their small businesses. This is the maximum limit of WordPress.
Not at all. WordPress has no limits. You can create any website using WordPress CMS, be it a CMS website, eCommerce website, or complex web portal.
Based on my personal experience of more than a decade in providing WordPress development services in Singapore, I can tell you that we can build all types of websites, applications, and portals using WordPress CMS.
#2 WordPress is not secured
Another big myth about WordPress is that it’s not a secured CMS and that WordPress websites are prone to malicious code injection, virus attacks, or spamming.
Before I demystify the security myth about WordPress, I would like to ask you, “Is there any CMS platform that can be certified as 100% secured?” The answer is ‘No.’ Why? It’s not only about CMS that matters; it’s also about how web developers comply with security norms while developing the website.
In other words, to have a secured eCommerce website using WordPress, you only need to hire the best eCommerce developers who can comply with the security guidelines of WordPress web development.
Many security plugins are available to integrate with WordPress websites and develop secured online stores, and the myth of insecurity of WordPress websites is also demystified.
#3 WordPress is not flexible
Many people think that WordPress websites are restricted to the plugins’ built-in features and that a custom website cannot be created using a WordPress CMS.
The abundance of WordPress developers in the market has already demystified this myth. Most of these WordPress web developers are proficient in customizing WordPress plugins and developing a robust eCommerce website according to a business’s specific requirements.
#4 WordPress designs are template-based
Another common myth is that WordPress eCommerce websites have template-based designs and cannot be customized or modified.
It’s not true. Modifying the theme files of a WordPress eCommerce website is very much possible without making a hole in your pocket. You can easily hire affordable WordPress designers who can assist you in creating an eCommerce website that is aligned with your company’s branding.
#5 WordPress eCommerce plugins are not robust
Many think of WordPress as a low-quality CMS that can’t offer a free plugin with robust eCommerce features. In other words, you can have an eCommerce website using WordPress CMS, but you won’t get all the vital shopping cart features from WordPress.
Let me tell you here that WordPress plugins like Woocommerce are among those free plugins that provide an affordable way of building an online store and help eCommerce businesses have advanced website features required to run a successful business.
You may like to read my blog post on the comparison of various eCommerce open sources, WooCommerce vs. Magento vs OpenCart vs. Shopify
If you had any of the myths mentioned above about WordPress for eCommerce websites, now you shouldn’t be reluctant to choose WordPress as your eCommerce CMS.