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by byoung2 5417 days ago
I think it would be a shame for this to happen. Because I'm totally biased and hate making things in WP

You shouldn't let your bias affect their decision to choose something that's right for them. If they don't have any Python/Django developers on staff, it could be tricky to maintain a site developed on that platform. Since they have a few sites on WordPress already and have a staff member who is familiar with WordPress, that may be the best route for them. They'll have an easy time customizing the site with plugins with WordPress. I'm not sure if that would also be the case with Django.
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stepmr 5417 days ago
I totally agree. I guess "Because", should have been "But". That said, I don't think the staff position is for a web developer, but for someone who can handle microsites and frontend work.
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stepmr 5417 days ago
Also, from my understanding it's unlikely they'll bring development in-house, at least not in the next few years.
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byoung2 5417 days ago
Whether they bring development in-house or hire out contractors, it will be cheaper and easier to find WordPress or PHP devs than Python/Django ones. For even light modifications, they won't even have to touch code in WordPress...there is likely already a plugin for it. This exact debate took place at my company (before I got here), and WordPress lost. That is the reason I work here...it takes 3 fulltime developers to support the platform they chose (an obscure CMS and a frontend built with Zend). Of course it is more powerful than WordPress, but more expensive and temperamental at the same time.
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stepmr 5417 days ago
Right, but programming something in Django is much different then using some obscure php CMS. Django development is incredibly fast, and is more likely to attract good developers. We are also in a very large metropolitan area, with a substantial Python and Ruby communities. I was almost going to suggest the try Expression Engine or something. I just can't see relying on a variety of Wordpress plugins to make the site being a good idea. Especially if they're considering doing any custom work.

I mean Drupal and PressFlow would probably be an even better decision going the PHP route.

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