Has your WordPress site gone full 'Gremlin' mode?

WordPress is the world’s most popular CMS, powering 43.5% of all websites. Its quick setup, combined with a massive library of 59,000 plugins and endless themes, makes it the go-to option for companies seeking a fast and cost-effective solution.

But beware: WordPress can quickly turn into a Gremlin. It’s cute at first, easy to set up, and full of promise. But the more you feed it (plugins, themes, complex content), the more uncontrollable it becomes, leading to a complete technical meltdown.

The WordPress Gremlins: When things spiral out of control

1. Your website slows down and performance drops

What starts as a helpful feature often ends up as a performance killer. Much like a Gremlin that keeps growing, each added plugin clutters your website's architecture, dragging down speed and frustrating your users

2. Security loopholes pop up everywhere

WordPress is a prime target for hackers, where each weak plugin serves as an entry point. By constantly 'feeding' your CMS with outdated or unverified plugins, you are exposing your data, and that of your users, to serious risk.

3. A content management nightmare

Over time, a simple update breaks your layout:

• A cluttered and disorganized database.
• Themes overloaded with modifications.
• Unused or incompatible plugins.

The result? A Gremlin out of control, hard to manage and even more complex for another developer to take over.

Don’t let your WordPress turn into chaos.

At KERN IT, we frequently see companies struggling with WordPress sites that have grown out of control. To solve this, we provide more robust, scalable alternatives, such as Wagtail or custom development, to help you regain full control of your digital tools.

Wagtail: The modern and disciplined alternative

Unlike a Gremlin out of control, Wagtail is built to stay fast and secure, no matter how much it scales.

• Light and Fast: Zero overhead; just the essentials for your business.
• Secure: Powered by Django, a framework trusted for its high-level security.
• Clear and structured: an intuitive interface to manage your content without confusion.
• Scalable: Wagtail grows with your ambitions, without ever becoming a drag on performance.

A custom solution: Goodbye Gremlins, hello peace of mind

For specific or ambitious projects, a custom-built solution is often the best option:

• Tailored to your unique needs: no more useless or incompatible plugins.
• Stable and high-performing: a clean and optimized foundation.
• Easy to maintain: zero overhead, just the essentials.

Ready to bring your site back under control?

If your WordPress feels like an uncontrollable Gremlin, it’s time to consider an alternative:

• A modern CMS like Wagtail for streamlined and secure content management.
• A custom solution to meet your exact needs, without compromise.

At KERN IT, we help you turn chaos into opportunity. Contact us today to discuss your project and find the solution that’s right for you.