WordPress is often promoted as a powerful, flexible website platform — and it is. But for many visual artists with little to no technical experience, managing a WordPress site can feel more like a burden than a benefit. Here’s why:
1.Can Break Things
WordPress regularly updates its core software, plugins, and themes. If you’re not technically confident, these updates can feel risky. One click and suddenly your gallery doesn’t display properly — or worse, your whole site goes blank.
2.Security and Backups Require Know-How
Without the right setup, your site can be vulnerable to hacks. Knowing how to install security plugins, create backups, and restore your site if something goes wrong isn’t always intuitive.
3.Multiply Quickly
WordPress relies heavily on plugins to add functionality (like image sliders or contact forms). But too many plugins can slow your site down, conflict with each other, or require configuration you don’t understand.
4. Design Customisation Isn’t Always Easy
Unless you know how to tweak code or work within the limits of a theme builder, making your site look the way you imagined can be frustrating. Drag-and-drop tools like Elementor or Divi help, but they have a learning curve.
5. Too Much Choice, Not Enough Guidance
Choosing a theme, setting up hosting, figuring out SEO, and understanding page speed can become overwhelming. It’s easy to feel lost in a sea of options, without knowing what truly matters.
6. Support Isn’t Centralised
WordPress is open-source, meaning there’s no official customer support. If you run into trouble, you’re left searching forums, YouTube, or paying a developer.
The Bottom Line:
If you’re a visual artist who wants to focus on creating and showcasing your work, WordPress might not be the best fit — unless you have ongoing help or are willing to invest in learning. Simpler, managed platforms or pay-as-you-go support might be better value in the long run.