- Most former WordPress users do not regret going to other CMS platforms
- Switches report fewer plugin problems and no major cost of the cost
- Migration was more fluid than expected, most avoid major disturbances
A new Liquid Web survey suggests that the passage of WordPress is paying off for the majority of users.
Although a large part of the conversation around the migration of the CMS focuses on the risk, the new data show that many companies see clear advantages after having taken precedence.
Among the former WordPress users interviewed, 7 out of 8 said they do not regret going to a different CMS. Almost 70% have declared any increase in costs after the transition, and 72% said they are not considering returning to WordPress. Shopify was the most common destination among switches at 42%, followed by Wix at 38%and Squarespace at 6%.
Plugin fatigue
The plugin fatigue is a common pain on WordPress, and 78% have seen improvements in this department after the switch. While 22% said that fatigue has worsened, the majority has been relieved of updates, compatibility and maintenance problems that often come with large piles of plugins.
The change process of itself was not as difficult as some were waiting for it either. Only 23% were in trouble with the migration of the content, which means that 77% were able to move their sites without major disruption.
The same percentage said that they had not found the new CMS more difficult to learn, and only a relatively small group (21%) said that they had lacked features they had before.
Tiffany Bridge, product manager, electronic commerce applications at Liquid Web, said that CMS platforms can offer better experiences when the configuration is well done. “Many users leave WordPress looking for simplicity and come back by realizing that it was not the CMS, it was the configuration. Accommodation makes all the difference between fatigue and flow.”
While WordPress always uses a lot for its flexibility, the survey shows that switching is not always a deterioration. In fact, for many users, it is a step towards a simpler and more manageable experience.
The figures indicate an increasing group of companies that have taken the plunge and do not look back.
