Why is WordPress Used for Scams?

WordPress – Power and Trap

WordPress is one of the most popular tools for creating websites. Thanks to it, you can quickly and easily set up a website, even without much programming knowledge. Unfortunately, this same ease makes dishonest "specialists" use it to mass-sell websites that have no real value.

How Does the Scam Look?

Many sellers offer "professional websites" at low prices, often on ready-made templates. Problems begin when the client gets:

• A website without optimization – lack of SEO, long loading time, technical errors.
• Poor technical support – after the sale is completed, the company disappears or demands additional fees for basic changes.
• Lack of uniqueness – templates are copied and sold to dozens of clients without any personalization.
• Hidden costs – the low price is just a hook. Then it turns out that you have to pay extra for hosting, plugins or fixes.

WordPress Doesn't Have to Be Bad, But a Good Website Costs

WordPress itself is not a bad solution – it is a versatile platform on which you can build both simple blogs and extensive websites. The problem arises when companies offering "cheap websites" use its popularity to save on quality. A well-designed WordPress website requires proper optimization, attention to security, unique design and SEO configuration. All this requires time and experience, which translates into cost.

How Much Does a Programmer's Work Cost?

Many sellers of cheap websites suggest that creating a website is a quick process that can be completed in a few hours. In reality, however, the average hourly cost of a good programmer or web developer ranges from $25 to $75 per hour (and even more for more experienced ones). So if someone offers a website for $125-250, it means they have to make it in a maximum of 3-5 hours, which is unrealistic if the website is to be well-optimized, responsive and professional.

The Problem with Later Editing of the Website

One of the main problems of cheap WordPress websites is their later editing. Why?

1. Websites on ready-made templates – Clients often receive websites based on cheap or free themes, which can be difficult to edit without knowledge of the code. In addition, such themes often contain unnecessary functions that slow down the website.

2. Elementor and other page builders – Websites built on tools such as Elementor are more expensive because their creation requires more manual work. But later editing of such a website is a challenge because:

   • The website becomes slower due to the large amount of additional code.
   • It requires knowledge of a specific tool, so it is difficult to find a specialist who will improve the website if the creator disappears.
   • Some plugins may stop working after updates, causing errors on the website.

As a result, many owners of cheap WordPress websites are faced with a dilemma – whether to invest in costly repairs or start everything from scratch. It is therefore worth betting on quality from the beginning, instead of being tempted by a "super offer" which in practice may turn out to be a trap.

How Not to Get Fooled?

1. Avoid "website for $125" offers – good websites require work, and a low price is a warning sign.
2. Check the portfolio – if the company has no real implementations, it is suspicious.
3. Ask for details – ask about SEO, website speed, hosting, technical support.
4. Don't buy a pig in a poke – if someone does not give you access to the website before the finalization, it is a sign that something is wrong.

Summary

WordPress is a great tool, but in the hands of dishonest people it becomes a way to quickly defraud. Before you decide on "cheap and fast", consider whether you are really saving or just throwing money down the drain.