Know when self-managed becomes expensive
A creator or operator may outgrow self-managed themes and plugins when update windows, monitoring, licensing, support, and performance checks become a recurring operational burden.
Review compliance before migration
Hosted review should consider business model, content policies, takedown handling, traffic profile, payment requirements, sponsor relationships, and infrastructure expectations before onboarding.
Keep downloadable products available
Hosted platform work should not replace downloadable software. Many operators still need direct control over WordPress installs, custom domains, and local business workflows.