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WordPress vs Laravel — Which Path Should I Focus on for Freelancing and Remote Work?

10 October 2026 at 00:51

Hey everyone!

I've been learning web development for about two years. I started with HTML, CSS, and Js, and I'm currently focusing on PHP, with the goal of learning Laravel.

Recently, I started learning WordPress because I heard there's strong demand for WordPress developers in freelancing. Surprisingly, I really enjoy it, especially customizing websites, working with CSS, and using PHP to build custom functionality.

Now I'm struggling to decide where to focus my time.

I'm considering two options:

1. Focus on WordPress development: Learn custom theme and plugin development, WooCommerce, APIs, and advanced PHP, and start looking for freelance clients.

2. Focus on Laravel development: Build a strong backend foundation, learn Laravel, and work toward developing web applications and APIs, while keeping WordPress as a secondary skill.

I'd really appreciate advice from developers who have experience with either or both paths.

Thanks!

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