Speed building videos and “edutainment” content can mislead developers about proper WordPress layout building practices. These videos prioritize entertainment and rapid results over maintainable, professional development approaches.
Starting with an existing theme and dramatically transforming it often takes longer than building from scratch. Undoing one design system to implement another creates unnecessary complexity and conflicts.
Random color choices, arbitrary font sizes, and ad-hoc spacing decisions create unmaintainable layouts. Professional WordPress development requires systematic design token usage and consistent spacing patterns.
Follow the proper phases: analyze the design, create a design system, implement the system in WordPress, then build templates using your established foundation. This systematic approach creates maintainable, professional results.