Stop Paying for WordPress Plugins — Do This Instead!

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Last month, while deep in some AI research, I stumbled onto something that completely changed how I build websites.

I stopped using most of my expensive, bloated WordPress plugins… and replaced them with simple code snippets generated by AI.

And honestly?

• My site is now faster
• My monthly costs dropped
• And everything runs better

Today, I’m going to show you exactly how I did it — step by step — with real examples from my own projects.

You’ll even get the same code snippets I used. Just copy, paste, and go.

Why Most WordPress Plugins Are Slowing You Down

Before we jump into the fun part, let’s talk about why this matters.

Most plugins try to do too much. They’re built to serve thousands of different users and use cases. That means:

• Tons of features you’ll never use
• Slower load times
• Conflicts between plugins
• Recurring subscription fees