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WordPress is an extraordinary platform. Its plugin ecosystem is a genuine competitive advantage. But like any advantage, it becomes a liability when used without discipline. The next time you reach for the "Install Plugin" button, pause for ten seconds and ask whether there's a simpler way. More often than not, there is.