Why WordPress?

I understand the framework is very open, plenty of plugins and makes life easier. But is it really that good when it comes to long term viability?
To me wordpress is more of a stage 2 product. It meets costumer needs. And I believe the reason it has become so popular is because of how easily people can setup their sites with it. Sometimes we sit down with clients and out of nowhere they are like; Oh we want it to be on wordpress, and we are like; Noou you dont.
I have had cases where…
Why WordPress?

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