Why WordPress might not be your Best Choice for your Small Business Website

1. Security vulnerabilities: WordPress is open source software, which means that the code is freely available to anyone. While this can be a positive in terms of collaboration and customization, it also means that hackers can easily find vulnerabilities in the code. WordPress sites are often targeted by hackers, and it is important to constantly update the software to fix any security issues.
   
   
2. Limited scalability: WordPress was originally designed as a blogging platform, and it can struggle to handle larger, more complex websites. As your site grows, you may need to add custom plugins or hire a developer to make changes to the code, which can be costly.
   
   
3. Poor performance: WordPress sites can be slow to load, especially if you have a lot of plugins or large images. This can lead to a poor user experience and can also negatively impact your search engine rankings.
   
   
4. Limited design options: While there are many themes available for WordPress, they can be limited in terms of customization and may not provide the unique, professional look that you want for your site.
   
   
5. Lack of control: Because WordPress is a self hosted platform, you are at the mercy of updates and changes that can break your website. This can lead to unexpected issues and a lack of control over your own site.
   
   

Overall, while WordPress can be an ok choice for small blogs or personal websites, it may not be the best option for business websites or for those who need a high level of control and customization.

There are other content management systems available that may be better suited for these needs such as Jon Web Designs platform of choice Sitebuilder.

1. Security: Sitebuilder is a closed-source platform, which means that the code is not freely available to the public. This can make it less vulnerable to security threats compared to WordPress. With built in SSL Security your website will be safe for you an your visitors.
   
   
2. Scalability: Sitebuilder was designed with larger websites in mind yet can be used for small websites as well. It is able to handle a wide range of features and functions. This makes it a better choice for businesses or organizations that need a website that can grow with them.
   
   
3. Performance: Sitebuilder websites are known for their fast loading times and smooth performance, which can provide a better user experience and help with search engine rankings.
   
   
4. Design options: Sitebuilder offers a wide range of customizable design options, Jon web Design will create a professional, unique website that reflects your brand that you can update as you go.
   
   
5. Control: Sitebuilder has a built in editor for you to login to, you have full control over your website (even down to the html level if needed) and allows you to make changes and updates as needed with full backups in place. This can give you peace of mind and the ability to fully customize your site to meet your specific needs along side your web designer.