Comments on: It’s Not Just About WordPress

By: CJ Andrew

CJ Andrew — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 08:45:00 +0000

Thanks for this article, Kim.

Point well made about it being more than just about “WordPress”.

Most website owners that I’ve come across couldn’t care less about WordPress, in fact. They just want a website.

I think as insiders, WordPress enthusiasts run the risk of getting carried away by enthusiasm (maybe for good reason, but a risk all the same).

Much of the “outside” world don’t know about WordPress. These are mostly the business people that designers and developers are trying to reach.

A concern is that when designers and developers make it “about WordPress”, there’s the tendency not to listen to the customer/business/website owner.

This then becomes a real risk for the site owner, and costly for everyone involved.

As you’ve illustrated in your post, providing solutions, and building relationships is critical, and should come first.

The “project”, the “website”, and eventually “WordPress” can follow.

By: Rob Lee

Rob Lee — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:15:00 +0000

So true the value is adding something to our client business and not just saying I’ll built you website. If we can add extra value and be regarded as experts in more than just web design we can build relationships that will drive business for us through referrals, etc. Interest Kim, I’ve never came across Hatchbuck and will be giving it a closer look.

By: jeffyablon

jeffyablon — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:23:00 +0000

Kim, the truth is, it’s not even a LITTLE BIT “about WordPress”. Clients need solutions, not jargon and product names. (see http://answerguy.com/2013/05/21/everything-influency-marketing/)

By: Kim Doyal The WordPress Chick

Kim Doyal The WordPress Chick — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 02:00:00 +0000

In reply to Vicky Etherington. WOOHOO! Awesome Vicky! Let me know what you think. :-) Glad to have helped.

By: Vicky Etherington

Vicky Etherington — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:52:00 +0000

In reply to Kim Doyal The WordPress Chick.

Happy days – I’ve been looking to try out Zaxaa for a while now, and this may be the push that I’ve needed. Your post may have revolutionised my online set up – thank you!