Why open source matters
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Hi Did you know WordPress is an open-source platform? If you’re shrugging and asking yourself “Why would I care about that?” I get it. Here’s why it matters to you as a business owner: Open source essentially means the platform is an ever-evolving project with open borders. The code is available for anyone to view and improve. That means we, as developers and business owners, get to have our say on how the platform grows and evolves. It’s not just up to the Founder to decide what’s best for all. This was a huge point of conversation at WordCamp (the conference in Italy Hazel and I went to). The focus on collaboration and creativity benefits everyone who uses the technology—from the people who build the websites (like me) to the users like you. 🧠 You can easily and freely customize your website to your heart’s content 🧠 Bugs are quickly fixed 🧠 You own your WordPress website no matter who your web host is 🧠 There’s a community working toward shared goals The fact that there’s such an engaged community around the platform is powerful. It means there’s a team constantly looking for ways to innovate, whether it’s keeping standard systems in tip-top shape or launching new initiatives like the WordPress Playground. There’s a whole lot more I could get into about open-source technology and the challenges WordPress is trying to solve, but I’ll leave it there. Moral of the story: Open source matters if you want a website that comes with more support and innovation. That’s why WordPress has always been the perfect tool at Drio. Here’s to opening up,
PS: If you’ve been around for a while, you might have picked up that this is one way we lead with our values at Drio. We choose technology that aligns with our values and share the reasoning with our audience. Use this as inspiration to do the same with your work! Why do you choose specific platforms, systems, or vendors? How do they support your values? PPS: We’re now booking projects for the rest of 2024! If you need a website or digital marketing help before the end of the year, now is the time to reach out. |
Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
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