The real cost of WordPress maintenance in 2026
Plugins, updates, security patches, and the people who keep them running. A clear-eyed look at what a WordPress site actually costs to maintain.
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Practical guides on building, hosting, and growing modern websites. Honest takes on WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and the platforms we compete with.
Why we built BrightSite on Phoenix LiveView
The engineering decision behind 30-80ms page loads, and why we left WordPress, PHP, and plugin architecture behind.
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Wix vs Squarespace vs Webflow vs WordPress: which one fits your business
Four website builders, four different audiences. Where each one wins, where each one breaks down, and how to pick without regretting it later.
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