Many recruiters and hiring managers underestimate what a strong WP developer can actually do.

To them, “WordPress developer” often means:

someone who installs themes,

tweaks a few settings,

and manages plugins.

While that might be true to some level, here’s what they’re missing:

1. WordPress teaches full-stack thinking
A good WordPress developer isn’t just picking plugins. We deal with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, React, REST APIs, caching layers, cloud hosting, and performance optimization — often on the same day.

That’s not “just a CMS.” That’s a crash course in full-stack engineering.

2. We understand scale and business impact
A small blog and a high-traffic eCommerce site are both “WordPress.”

But scaling WooCommerce to handle thousands of orders per hour requires the same mindset you’d find in modern SaaS architecture: load balancing, query optimization, and caching strategy.

3. We bridge tech and business
WordPress sits at the intersection of marketing and development.

That means good WordPress developers don’t just code — we understand conversions, SEO, content workflows, and how technical decisions affect revenue.

4. WordPress is a launchpad
Many full-stack developers started with WordPress. I did.

It’s how we learned plugins, APIs, and scalability before moving into frameworks like Next.js or Node.

Recruiters who dismiss WordPress experience are missing out on devs who’ve been shipping real-world business solutions for years.

Hiring “just a WordPress developer” often means hiring someone who can deliver end-to-end solutions that touch design, business logic, and infrastructure.

So the next time you see “WordPress” on a résumé, don’t underestimate it.
It might mean more experience, and more versatility, than you think.