…and there’s me doing the exact opposite. I’ve been re-engineering old WP sites back to static. I’ve been doing it because I grew sick of all the constant software level updates to get round every new wave of hacker attack, plugin updates to follow software updates… ad nauseum.
The only real advantage I can see WP having over static is its easy to write and upload new articles and easy for those with no htnl skills. After that, nada. WP sites are bloated, load slower, are magnets for database hackers and a PITA when you have to move them to a new server for whatever reason. Been there, done it, tore all my hair out all and won’t do it any more!
I think if you’re serious about running a business online, learning html/css is a must. Some javascript/php is useful too. Then a properly setup static site with categories and good design beats WP hands down every time. No hassle, no stress.