WordPress for Software Development
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WordPress is a no-code platform that allows for building minimum viable products (MVPs) at a low cost. An MVP is the smallest offering that solves a customer problem. Building an MVP with WordPress avoids mistakes like focusing on unnecessary features rather than problems or customers. It has benefits for both technical and non-technical founders, including easy customization, a large community, and proven interfaces. Examples are given of companies like Groupon that started with a WordPress MVP. Piecemeal and "Wizard of Oz" MVPs can also be built by automating processes or manually completing them. Revenue can be generated from an MVP if it truly solves problems for customers. The MVP is a test to iterate and improve the product
WordPress for Software Development
- 1. WordPress For Software Development The Mostly NoCode MVP 01 By Sheffie Robinson, CEO
- 2. About WPClover We are a managed WordPress hosting platform that offers fast cloud hosting, round the clock maintenance, and on-demand access to a website design and development team at an affordable monthly free to small to medium business and startups. 02
- 3. About Sheffie Robinson Chief Executive Shamrock Software engineer, 20 years WordPress expert, 15 years Loves Branding and Product Dev Military Spouse & Mom of 3 Georgia Peach by birth Totally thinks Carol Baskin did it 03
- 4. What is an MVP? Your Minimum Viable Product. The smallest offering you have to give a customer that solves their problem. 04
- 5. Why Startups Need an MVP Product Market Fit Gaining interest with an MVP let's you know that you are on the right track to building a product people want. Product Market Fit Viable FeasibleDesirable 05
- 6. Mistakes Startups Make Without an MVP Missed opportunities building features Focusing more on the solution than the problem Not learning enough about their actual marketing Not learning enough about their actual customer Unnecessary funds spent on development 06
- 7. Introducing WordPress Started in 2003 Open Source Platform Hundreds of thousands of plugins Almost 1 million themes and layouts Powers 35% of the Internet Built for design and function Very customizable & expandable 07
- 8. Benefits for All Startups Typically lower cost development Built for faster deployment Huge community of designers & developers Proven UX/UI themes and layouts Built for business function 08
- 9. Benefits for Non-Technical Founders Easy to learn interface and practices Plugins have instructions and tutorials Helpful community to solve problems Mostly NoCode Development Easy for developers to code functions 09
- 10. A brand that started on WordPress Groupon's MVP was a WordPress website https://bit.ly/grouponswp 10
- 15. Piecemeal MVPs with WordPress Automate different systems together with a program like Zapier to create user experiences and manage back office needs without a lot of coding. https://bit.ly/mvpiece 15
- 16. Wizard of Oz MVPs with WordPress Manually complete potentially automated processes to better understand user workflows and the needs of the business model. 16
- 17. Generate Revenue with an MVP Always attempt to generate revenue with your MVP. If you are truly solving the problem and providing value, you should be able to encourage a customer to pay for your solution. 17
- 18. The Next Step Your MVP is a test. Continue to test, learn, iterate, then repeat. WordPress can expand with your needs. 18
- 20. Questions? Let's talk about your startups. How can I help? 20