The knowledge of creating custom post types (CPTs), custom fields, and custom taxonomies is indeed the beginning of dynamic WordPress development. It’s a skill that separates those who are limited to building brochure-style business websites from those who can craft dynamic, feature-rich platforms. And here’s the truth—these dynamic WordPress developers are the future. If you’re not leveling up now, you risk becoming obsolete in the coming years.
There was a lady I mentored—blood, sweat, and 30 good days of intense training. Before our first engagement, she could barely understand the structure and parts of a website, but by the end of the 30-day intensive training, she could design custom layouts with Elementor and confidently use premium themes and templates. She was doing great! But what she posted next left me speechless:
People think WordPress is hard when really, it’s just about installing templates and changing colors.
I was unhappy. After all the effort to teach her the true power of WordPress, she boiled it down to installing templates. As her mentor, I admonished her for such naivety and misconception, but it turned into a fight, and she ultimately blocked me on Facebook—the same platform where I met her and poured out my knowledge.
She thought her limited knowledge was the pinnacle of WordPress development. But here’s the catch: she’s still stuck there. Meanwhile, I’ve gone on to train younger developers in my private Telegram group — boys and girls who are now building dynamic, scalable WordPress solutions and unlocking its full potential.
This is a classic case of growth versus stagnation. WordPress is not just about templates or changing colors. It’s about creating custom post types, dynamic functionalities, APIs, and more. If you stop at the surface, you miss out on the incredible power of the platform.
Here’s my advice:
If you’re a developer, don’t stop at building brochure websites. Continue to push yourself to reach new limits. The future belongs to those who embrace dynamic development.
If you’re a mentor, don’t let one bad experience stop you. Focus on those eager to learn—they’ll carry your lessons further than you can imagine.
The WordPress ecosystem is vast. Don’t let a limited mindset confine you to the basics. Learn, grow, and build for the future.
