- Most former WordPress users do not regret changing to other CMS platforms
- Switches report less complement problems and there is no important increase in cost
- Migration was softer than expected, since most avoided important interruptions
A new Liquid Web survey suggests that changing WordPress is paying off for most users.
While much of the conversation about CMS migration focuses on risk, new data shows that many companies are seeing clear benefits after making the movement.
Of the former WordPress users surveyed, 7 out of 8 said they do not regret changing to a different CMS. Almost 70% did not report an increase in costs after the transition, and 72% said they are not considering a return to WordPress. Shopify was the most common destination among 42%switches, followed by 38%Wix and 6%Squarespace.
Complement fatigue
Complement fatigue is a common pain point in WordPress, and 78% saw improvements in this department after the switch. While 22% said fatigue worsened, most experienced updates, compatibility and maintenance problems that often come with large accessories batteries.
The change process was not as difficult as some expected either. Only 23% had problems with content migration, which means that 77% could move their sites without an important interruption.
The same percentage said they did not find the new CMS more difficult to learn, and only a relatively small group (21%) said they lost the characteristics they had before.
Tiffany Bridge, product manager, electronic commerce applications on Liquid Web, said CMS platforms can offer better experiences when configuration is done correctly. “Many users leave WordPress looking for simplicity and return when realizing that it was not the CMS, it was the configuration. The accommodation makes the difference between fatigue and flow.”
While WordPress still attracts many due to its flexibility, the survey shows that change is not always a reduction. In fact, for many users, it is a step towards a simpler and more manageable experience.
The numbers point to a growing group of companies that have made the movement and are not looking back.
