Why WordPress Still Dominates the CMS Market
From bloggers to enterprise brands, WordPress remains the most powerful and adaptable platform on the web.
In today’s crowded digital landscape, where drag-and-drop site builders and new CMS (Content Management System) platforms keep appearing, WordPress still stands at the top. With unmatched flexibility, total ownership, and the world’s largest CMS community, WordPress continues to power more websites than any other platform.
At Muumba Web Digital, we don’t just build websites with WordPress. We empower your brand with it. From expert WordPress Website Development to Managed WordPress Hosting as well as real-time support and on-going Professional Website Maintenance, we give you everything you need to be successful online.
A Brief History of WordPress
WordPress was launched in May 2003 by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little. It began as a fork of the b2/cafelog blogging platform, created to give users a better, more customizable publishing experience. b2/cafelog, developed by French programmer Michel Valdrighi in 2001, was a pioneering open-source blogging platform that laid the foundation for modern content management systems, most notably serving as the predecessor to WordPress.
When the development of an existing blogging software called b2/cafelog was discontinued by its main developers, two of its then users, Matt Mullenweb and Mike Little decided to build a new platform on top of it. This led to the birth of WordPress in 2003. Their vision was clear: build a CMS that is open, user-focused, and community-driven. Today, that vision powers over 43.5% of all websites across the Internet. And thanks to its open-source nature and a global developer ecosystem, WordPress has evolved into the most trusted CMS in the world, supporting everything from personal blogs to major news publications and eCommerce empires.
In recent years, a variety of new website platforms have emerged, gaining popularity by emphasizing ease of use and niche functionality. Additionally, many web hosting companies have developed their own proprietary website builders as part of their service offerings. Among these, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace have become the most widely recognized. Let’s explore what each of these platforms has to offer:
What's making the other platforms attractive?
🛒 Shopify: The eCommerce Powerhouse - With Limits
Shopify is a specialized platform built exclusively for eCommerce. Its greatest appeal lies in its simplicity: you can launch an online store quickly, manage inventory easily, and access integrated payment gateways out of the box. It’s ideal for:
- Small to medium-sized online retailers.
- Drop-shipping businesses
- Entrepreneurs who want plug-and-play commerce
Where Shopify Falls Short
- Limited flexibility for non-commerce content
- Monthly fees plus transaction fees
- Less control over SEO and performance
- Theme and plugin customizations are restricted
WordPress + WooCommerce, by contrast, offers full flexibility, lower long-term cost, and full control over your store’s experience, SEO, and scalability.
🧩 Wix: DIY Simplicity, but Rigid
Wix targets users who want to launch a simple site with minimal technical knowledge. Its visual builder and templated approach appeal to:
- Freelancers
- Local service providers
- Artists or hobbyists creating portfolio sites
Where Wix Falls Short
- Websites can feel like cookie-cutter and bloated
- SEO is limited and less customizable
- Lack of code-level access or advanced integrations
- Difficult to migrate away (vendor lock-in)
WordPress, in contrast, gives users total design freedom, deep SEO tools, and unmatched scalability with the option to start simple and grow big.
🔧 The Rise of Website Builders. Convenience at a Cost
Beyond Wix and Shopify, platforms like Squarespace, Weebly, and Webflow have grown due to their user-friendly interfaces and all-in-one convenience. These builders attract:
- Entrepreneurs with no tech background
- Small businesses looking for a fast launch
- Users who prioritize design over performance
But their weaknesses include:
- Lack of portability (vendor lock-in)
- Limited customization beyond templates
- Performance issues on complex sites
- Higher long-term costs due to subscription models
- Weak plugin ecosystems
WordPress avoids these pitfalls by being open-source, portable, endlessly extendable, and supported by the largest CMS community in the world.
🧱 Gutenberg & the Block Revolution: WordPress Reinvented Itself
In 2018, WordPress introduced Gutenberg, a revolutionary new block editor designed to modernize content creation. It was introduced as the default editor in WordPress 5.0, released on December 6, 2018. Named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, the editor was designed to revolutionize content creation in WordPress by replacing the classic TinyMCE editor with a block-based visual editor
The goal? To bring native, drag-and-drop visual editing to WordPress without sacrificing flexibility or control. Another goal was to reduce reliance on shortcodes, custom HTML, and third-party page builders, and finally enable modular content creation using blocks for text, images, videos, buttons, columns, and more.
Since its launch, Gutenberg has evolved from a post/page editor into a full-site editing (FSE) framework, allowing users to design entire websites, including headers, footers, and templates using blocks. As of 2025, over 1,000 block-based themes are now available in the WordPress theme repository. The block editor is now the default for all new WordPress installations unless manually disabled.
What this means for the future:
- Faster website development
- Seamless design consistency
- Less need for third-party page builders like Elementor or Divi
- Better performance due to cleaner code
Gutenberg isn’t just a new editor. It’s the foundation of modern WordPress.
🌟 Introducing Blocksy: The Future of Lightweight, Block-Based WordPress Sites?
One of the most exciting advancements in the WordPress ecosystem is the rise of block themes, and Blocksy is leading the pack.
What's Blocksy?
Blocksy is a modern WordPress theme built from the ground up to fully embrace the block-based editing experience. It launched in 2019 and has quickly gained a loyal following among developers and content creators.
Why Blocksy is a Game-Changer
- Optimized for speed (ultra-lightweight, minimal bloat)
- Fully Gutenberg-compatible for a native editing experience
- Eliminates the need for page builders
- Responsive, accessible, and SEO-ready
- Custom layout builder, advanced header/footer options, and seamless WooCommerce support
Blocksy Replaces:
- Traditional bulky themes
- Page builders like Elementor (for many use cases)
- Some plugin functionality (custom sidebars, headers, footers)
- Responsive, accessible, and SEO-ready
- Custom layout builder, advanced header/footer options, and seamless WooCommerce support
With a block theme like Blocksy, WordPress becomes a full-site visual builder with zero performance tradeoff.
Why WordPress + Muumba Web Digital Is the Smartest Choice
WordPress is more than just a CMS. It’s a platform for growth. And at Muumba Web Digital, we provide everything you need to unlock its full potential:
- Expert WordPress design and development
- Fast, secure, and scalable managed hosting
- Proactive 24/7 WordPress support
- One dashboard to monitor, manage, and grow your site
🚀 The Verdict: WordPress Still Leads. And Muumba Web Digital Is Your Partner. With our dashboard, you not only can monitor your WordPress website performance, but you will see your whole digital footprint performance across all channels. Plus, our Team is always here to support you.
🔮 The Future of the CMS Market
As digital experiences become more immersive, personalized, and performance-driven, the CMS (Content Management system) market is moving toward:
- Headless CMS architectures for more flexibility across devices and apps
- AI-assisted content creation and SEO
- Faster, lighter site builds using block-based design (like Gutenberg and Blocksy)
- No-code/low-code tools integrated into traditional CMS environments
However, while many platforms are racing to catch up, WordPress is already there. With its robust REST API, growing ecosystem of headless tools, and powerful block editors, WordPress is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of content management.
🏁 WordPress Is the Foundation And Muumba Web Digital Is Your Partner
- Total freedom and control
- Scalable Performance
- Future-proof innovation
- A massive community of contributors and support
Then WordPress is the clear winner. And when you want a WordPress partner who knows how to bring your vision to life, optimize your hosting, support your growth, and stay ahead of the curve, you want Muumba Web Digital.
Why Muumba Web Digital Is Your Ideal WordPress Partner
We don’t just build WordPress sites. We build solutions that grow with your business. Here’s what we provide:
- Custom WordPress Development
- Managed WordPress Hosting IWith FREE SSL, Security, Backups)
- 99.99% Uptime Guarantee
- 24/7 WordPress Experts Available for Support
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- One Dashboard to monitor, track, and optimize
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💡 Final Thoughts
In a market flooded with one-size-fits-all website builders, WordPress stands apart as the most versatile, scalable, and future-ready CMS on the planet. Whether you’re running an eCommerce store, a blog, a corporate website, or a complex digital platform, WordPress adapts to your needs without locking you in, limiting your growth, or compromising your control. And while other platforms may offer shortcuts, they often come with trade-offs: rigid templates, performance bottlenecks, limited SEO tools, and vendor lock-in.
At Muumba Web Digital, we help you unlock the real power of WordPress with expert design and development, lightning-fast managed hosting, cutting-edge block-based themes, and 24/7 WordPress support that’s always in your corner. If you’re serious about building a site that’s fast, flexible, and built to grow with your business, it’s time to go beyond the basics. Contact us today with your requirements. Feel free to schedule a brief meeting with our Experts so we may discuss your needs and our solutions.
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Hal Ngoy
Founder & CEO of Muumba Web Digital Entrepreneur. Kingdom Builder. Transformational Mentor. My passion is to inspire radical, inside-out transformation that awakens people to their divine potential and destiny. As Founder & CEO of Muumba Web Digital, I lead a creative branding and digital marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow through strategic design, marketing, and web development. Rooted in Kingdom entrepreneurship, my work is built on excellence through transformation, not just for profit, but to build a legacy and advance societal renewal.
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