WordPress is essential in the age of AI: Why is WordPress being re-evaluated now?

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🤔 In an age where AI can create websites in an instant, why WordPress?

Today, I'd like to talk about why WordPress is so important in the age of AI.

Wait, WordPress? These days, you can create a website in an instant using AI, right?

Yes, that's right. Creating things has become really fast. But creating a website isn't the end of the process, is it?

Yes, I added and revised articles.

That's right. The time spent operating it is much longer than the time spent creating it.

Oh, right. I'll be using it every day after I've made it.

WordPress is being re-evaluated as a system that supports long-term operation.

I see. But isn't it difficult to manage it yourself?

Actually, if you're looking to have a website as a side hustle or for business purposes, I think it's the most practical option in terms of both cost and effort.

Wow, that's unexpected. I'd like to hear the reason why today.

🏛️ A perfected CMS, refined over 20 years.

Let's start by saying that WordPress is a complete CMS.

Um, what's a CMS again?

It's a system that allows you to update a website without any specialized knowledge. Just like a blog, you write and publish, and the page is created.

Yeah, that's easy.

WordPress has been refined over more than 20 years. It comes equipped with everything you need right out of the box, including article and page management, image management, and user permissions.

Wow, it includes everything.

The revision history is automatically saved, so even if you accidentally delete something, you can restore it.

Oh, that's helpful. I would definitely do that.

I previously built a corporate website from scratch using Next.js and microCMS. Even with the help of AI, managing articles and implementing multilingual support was a challenge.

Hmm, if you create a system yourself, you have to keep fixing it yourself, right?

That's right. With WordPress, you can use the basic functions without creating anything yourself.

Since it's already completed, it requires less maintenance.

💰 The convenience of free services and the pitfalls of commercial use

Next, let's talk about money. The pitfalls of free services.

Isn't it a good thing that it's free?

Yes, it's easy to get started. But when it comes to a side hustle, that's a different story.

Huh? What do you mean?

Free services often have restrictions on commercial use and advertising.

Oh, you mean you can't post affiliate links?

That's right. Depending on the terms of service, your usage can be restricted. I also moved LPNotes from ChatGPT Sites to WordPress. That's because I wanted to use it commercially by adding affiliate links.

I see. Aren't rental servers expensive?

If you rent your own server, the monthly costs won't be that high. I've been using the same domain and server provider for over 20 years now.

Wow, that long? That means you can continue using it with peace of mind.

Yes. More important than the initial ease of use is the freedom you gain from using it for a long time.

🤖 AI and WordPress are a good match.

And AI and WordPress are a great match.

But if you're going to manage it yourself, you'll need programming skills, right?

Yes, that's where AI comes in now. With LPNotes, we divided it into an AI for consulting and an AI for creating.

Oh, so you divided the roles.

We had a custom theme and plugins created for us, and we were able to migrate the main screens in half a day.

Wait, half a day? Isn't that too fast?

All I did was look at the screen and point out anything that caught my attention.

But why is AI so good at creating websites using WordPress?

It's because it's been used worldwide for over 20 years, and there's a lot of information available about it. Furthermore, it has a fixed structure: themes for appearance and plugins for functionality.

If the shape is predetermined, even AI won't get confused.

Yes. When I make a request, I tell them both what I want changed and what I want to keep.

Oh, if we don't do that, they'll end up changing things that aren't even our problem.

That's right. We also decide in advance how to check if it's fixed.

🧩 Plugins are parts that can be added and removed.

Another strength of WordPress is its plugins.

Plugins are things that add functionality, right?

Yes. Features include contact forms, backups, and faster page loading. You can use them simply by installing and enabling them from the admin panel.

Yes, that's convenient.

Plus, you can remove it when you no longer need it.

Oh, being able to remove it is also important.

If you try it and it doesn't work, you can disable it and it will revert to its original state. So you can swap out just the functionality without damaging the underlying structure.

So, should we just have AI create all the features we want?

No, first I'll look for pre-made plugins. There are excellent ready-made products for backup and security.

I see. So you'll have AI create only the features that are unique to your website.

That's right. When we manufacture it, we include safety measures in the instructions from the very beginning.

You can check the appearance on the screen, but you can't see if it's safe.

Yes. And it's also important to install it using the same procedure as in the actual production environment and check if it works.

⚠️ Knowing the weaknesses makes them less scary.

Up until now, I've only talked about the good things, but WordPress also has its weaknesses.

Yeah, that's what I wanted to ask.

Because it's used all over the world, it's also an easy target for attacks. Outdated plugins, in particular, are often targeted.

Wow, that's a little scary.

Installing too many plugins can sometimes slow down the display.

The ability to add things is a strength, but adding too much becomes a weakness.

I also encountered various problems after publishing LPNotes. Pages would shift to the right, and emails wouldn't arrive.

Oh dear. So, what happened?

In each case, once the cause was identified, the problem could be fixed in a short time. Since there's a lot of information available about similar problems, the AI can quickly provide solutions.

Wow, they even have information on its weaknesses.

There are three things you need to be prepared for: backups, frequent updates, and using a minimal number of plugins.

Since you manage it yourself, you can fix it right away if something goes wrong.

🚀 Choosing WordPress as the foundation for a side hustle website

Finally, let's summarize why WordPress is the best choice for the foundation of a side-hustle website.

Okay, it's time to check the answers.

Because it's a fully-fledged CMS, management effort is minimal. Using your own server allows for free commercial use and keeps costs down.

And because it works well with AI, we can entrust it with both creation and repair.

Yes. You can add or remove any missing features using plugins.

Knowing about weaknesses and preparing for them makes them less frightening.

That's right. Now that AI has made it so much faster to create things, having a foundation that can be operated for a long time is all the more important.

I see. At first, I thought, "WordPress? Now?", but it's not "now," it's actually "now" that's the time.

That's exactly what I wanted to say.

If you prefer a more in-depth explanation rather than a conversation, please also check out the original note article. I'll leave the link here.

▶WordPress is essential in the age of AI: Why WordPress now? (note magazine)