WordPress
WordPress is a widely used open-source content management system (CMS) for building and self-managing websites, blogs and — with WooCommerce — online shops.
Its strength is ease of use and a huge choice of extensions (plugins) and designs (themes). Many requirements can be implemented quickly this way.
The flip side: every plugin is additional code that must be kept up to date. Outdated plugins and themes are among the most common causes of hacked websites. That is why regular updates, backups and monitoring belong to every WordPress website.
WordPress can also be run “headless”: it then only manages content while a separate frontend displays it — which is how agroplanta was first implemented.
What to look out for
- Use only as many plugins as needed — each is a potential vulnerability.
- Update core, themes and plugins regularly.
- Protect admin access with strong passwords and 2FA.
- Set up automatic backups and test restoration.
- Review page builders critically: they ease design but often cost loading speed.
Common mistakes
- Dozens of plugins nobody remembers the purpose of.
- Updates are not installed for years.
- The admin login is “admin” and protected without a second factor.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, for many company websites and shops WordPress is a good, economical choice — provided it is set up professionally, kept lean and maintained continuously.
With very high demands on speed, security or custom functionality, multiple output channels or complex applications, a custom solution or headless approach may fit better.