Why ‘Boring’ Features Benefit WordPress Professionals

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As consumers, we are trained to crave what’s new and improved. It’s all about that massive feature launch or the illusion of getting more for your money.

I can understand the appeal. Having the latest and greatest product gives us bragging rights – and maybe more productivity. That’s why a new iPhone comes out every few months. Who wouldn’t want that?

Well, bigger isn’t always better. I believe that theory applies to the evolution of WordPress. Big changes can be clumsy and require us to adapt. That can temporarily negate any advantage we’re supposedly gaining.

Think about the switch from the Classic Editor to Gutenberg in WordPress 5.0. Everyone from users to developers to product makers felt the impact. You could cut the anxiety with a chainsaw. Not to mention that it took years for many of us to adapt. Things are great now, but still.

It does offer a renewed appreciation for the smaller (AKA ‘boring’) improvements, though. The little things that enhance accessibility, performance, security, and stability.

That’s what professionals need. They help us get more done and provide peace of mind.

Let’s discuss how these little things can add up and why we may see them more often.

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