I see this type of comment quite often in many of the web design and website security related groups I subscribe to, “Why Is WordPress so Bad and Are There Better Alternatives Security Wise?”.
My take on this question of WordPress security.
The problem with WordPress is that because it’s free, most people do not see the value of ongoing maintenance and updates necessary as the code WordPress is built upon matures.
So… because there is no sense of value, it’s a wonder why folks think WordPress is bad; because their own sense of value often seems to be the root of the problem. “I got it for free, so I expect it to remain free…”
Because WordPress is given so freely I don’t see a quick fix for this WordPress sentiment.
It’s my humble opinion that people using WordPress or any content management system for that matter do need to be better educated, in that because they are metaphorically speaking, given the gift of a free tree at their Birthday, it doesn’t mean that tree will continue to flourish without care and watering for years to come…
The same goes for WordPress. Website PHP code, the scripting language WordPress uses to create all those cool plugins, is no different than an organic plant with roots and branches that occasionally need pruning and watering. Otherwise, “the tree” will die (suffer security exploits or one day fail).
Is your value of free the problem or is WordPress the problem?
Your thoughts?
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