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When solutions become too complex

Jacob Munche Spardahl

Jacob Munche Spardahl

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Date:April 23, 2026

We see it from time to time.

Solutions with many features and integrations, but where it is difficult to understand what they actually improve in practice.

To me, that smells like overengineering.

It may look good on paper. But in reality, it often becomes heavy, expensive, and difficult to work with. Not only for developers, but also for the people who rely on the solution every day.

At Webnorth, we try to approach it differently.

We start with a simple question: Where is the customer right now, and what actually creates value from that point?

Because not everything needs to be built from the start. If the foundation is right, it can always be extended later, also in setups involving WordPress plugins and integrations.

So we focus on what matters most. Something that creates value immediately and that the customer can continue working with, without being locked into unnecessary complexity from day one.

It is not about building as much as possible.
It is about building the right thing from the beginning, especially when it comes to WordPress themes and the structure they rely on.