Spoiler: Not always. But before we unpack that, let’s be honest—WordPress can be a little dramatic sometimes. One day, everything’s smooth. The next, your contact form disappears, and your theme’s yelling about a missing stylesheet.
So people ask us all the time: “Do I need a developer?” Here’s our take.
First—What Kind of Site Are You Running?
If you’ve got a simple blog, portfolio, or brochure-style site? Nope. You’re probably fine with a few key tools, a reliable theme, and a sprinkle of patience.
But if you’re running:
- An online store
- A membership portal
- A multilingual site
- Or anything custom-coded…
Then yes, a developer—or a support team like WPSlay—is your new best friend. Not to hover, just to handle the deep stuff so you can breathe.
But What If I Just Want to “Tweak a Few Things”?
A little DIY spirit goes a long way, but there’s a line. Want to change a font? Sure. Add a testimonial slider? Go for it. Try to customize PHP without knowing what it is? That’s when folks end up emailing us at midnight with, “My whole site is gone—please help.”
Other FAQs We Hear Constantly
- Can I break my site just by updating plugins?
You can—but that’s why we use staging sites and backups. - Is it true that too many plugins slow things down?
Yup. Especially when they overlap or conflict. - Do I need to pay for SEO plugins?
Not always. Free versions of Rank Math or Yoast work great for most users.
The Bottom Line?
You don’t need a developer to run a WordPress site—but having someone in your corner makes a world of difference. Like having a mechanic you trust, even when your car runs fine.
And when stuff does break? You know who to call.
