"There's a school of thought among web developers that clients don't care about how you build something. They only care that things work as expected. There's some truth to that logic. Most of our clients aren't WordPress experts. They don't know Yoast SEO from Jetpack. They're unlikely to know what separates a good theme from a poor one. They depend on us to build their website responsibly."
"However, our choices will matter to them at some point in the future. For example, when an abandoned plugin includes an unpatched security issue. Or when an outdated theme isn't compatible with the latest version of PHP. Making the wrong choice can be costly for you and your clients. At the very least, it means additional maintenance. At worst, it could mean cleaning up a hacked website and dealing with a data breach."
Clients often prioritize that websites work rather than how they are built, but development choices affect future security, compatibility, and maintenance. Abandoned or unpatched plugins and outdated themes can introduce vulnerabilities and incompatibility with newer PHP versions. Poor choices increase maintenance costs and can lead to hacked sites or data breaches. Choosing reputable WordPress themes and plugins reduces those risks because active authors provide updates, bug fixes, and security patches. Indicators of reputable products include a regular changelog, resolved support tickets, and proactive security practices. Researching product histories and support responsiveness helps select options with better long-term stability.
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