How I came up with the idea to build the largest WordPress Resource Directory on the internet?
Tags: wordpress, webdev, showdev
Published: 2022-12-10 14:46:30

_WordPress is undoubtedly one of the best content management systems that exist. It has a large ecosystem around it, which leads to frustration for people who use it. To make matters worse, finding structured resources to help beginners is sometimes challenging._

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### Sections

- [How did I get the idea to build echowp?](#idea)
- [What are some of the challenges I faced?](#challenge)
- [How it compares to other resources?](#compare)
- [How I initially validated my idea?](#validate)

### How did I get the idea to build [echowp](https://echowp.com)? <a name="idea"></a>

Due to the size of the WordPress ecosystem, both new and seasoned users of the platform spend a significant amount of time looking for resources specific to each project. Even after using WordPress for nine years, I spend almost twenty minutes a day looking for an answer to my problem.

I frequently asked by my clients and the students I mentored, Where do find the theme, plugin, or tutorial, or how do I install a theme? Where are all these great plugins I've heard of? To answer all of those questions on a single platform, it appears to be a good idea to build an all-in-one directory.

### What are some of the challenges I faced? <a name="challenge"></a>

During the initial planning, I realized within a couple of hours that working with the massive WordPress ecosystem would be challenging. Quantity is an issue - so does quality. While it is about functionality, stability, and support, some themes and plugins may outperform others. Making the wrong choices here could drive a user away from the platform. It is also true for tutorials, beginner guides, and other educational materials.

The second most difficult challenge I faced was presenting the massive data with a simple decluttered UI and buttery smooth UX while also creating co-relationships for products that fall into multiple categories and tags. _To be honest, this was the point at which I became a little frustrated_. I researched a few of the established tools directories, studying how they achieved the final results. I created numerous mind maps and flowcharts, and eventually, I got past the obstacles.

### How it compares to other resources? <a name="compare"></a>

I wanted to create a directory that is the largest all-in-one WordPress resource directory on the internet. I wanted people to be able to find what they are looking for easily and quickly without having to search through a whole bunch of websites. Be it the best WordPress themes, plugins, WordPress-related products, services, tutorials, blogs, news, videos, podcasts, forums, events, and influencers.

Of course, numerous blogs publish all of the information I mentioned, but my goal is to consolidate all those resources into a single platform.

### How I initially validated my idea? <a name="validate"></a>

I began by researching the concept on Google. I then looked at what people were searching for and what they lacked. I then considered what I wanted to offer my users. I also looked at some of the most popular WordPress websites and what they had to offer. I also considered what I wanted to provide my users and how I wanted to differentiate myself from other websites.

At last, I rolled out multiple polls on social media, forums, and groups. I will keep posting about the poll results in the next update. And yes, the results were in favor.

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