I don’t like this ad:
It’s for Headway Theme. I like Headway, I just don’t like the ad. I’m guessing that one of the motivations for pushing this message is to tick developers like me off enough to react to it. Another message, however, is why pay a bunch of money for someone who knows what they’re doing when you can just drag and drop stuff? That’s the message that gets my goad.
Let me make this clear – I like premium WordPress themes and plugins. The themes directory at WordPress.org used to be filled with so much junk, and with so many premium theme distributors using a GPL license and thereby having some free themes included in the directory, the overall quality of themes is on the rise. Furthermore, designers and developers have a plethora of great frameworks from which to choose as a base or framework. And I would agree that some organizations and entrepreneurs need to deploy sites quickly, skipping all the consulting and development time associated with working with a freelancer or agency. So I get all of that.
I just don’t like the message… “no need for WordPress develoeprs.” Here’s why:
- WordPress wouldn’t exist without WordPress developers.
- Improvements and updates wouldn’t be released without WordPress developers.
- Plugins wouldn’t be available without WordPress developers.
- Support for bugs, problems, and issues wouldn’t be available without WordPress developers.
- New boundaries wouldn’t be pushed without WordPress developers.
- Some organizations desperately need the eye for design, the head for usability, and the technical knowledge of a WordPress developer.
- I’m a WordPress developer… so it feels personal. Like Alex the Lion said, “you don’t bite the hand that feeds you.”
I’d like to congratulate the team that put Headway together. You’re a great group of WordPress developers. Keep up the good work. The internet does need you.
