Diversify from Microsoft into Open Source: Leverage WordPress with WP Connectr Pro

If your business runs on Microsoft tools like Dynamics 365 and Dataverse, you know their appeal: tight integration with Microsoft Office, strong data governance, and built-in enterprise security. But that comfort can come at a cost: dependency.

Many organizations are now rethinking their reliance on a single American corporation, especially when policy changes or licensing shifts could force costly and disruptive adaptations. The smart move is to diversify before you may be forced to. That’s where WordPress and WP Connectr Pro comes in.

Unlock Business Potential with WP Connectr Pro

WP Connectr Pro brings Microsoft-level data management to WordPress. Our plugin allows you to import solution files from Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform to automatically create a duplicate schema inside WordPress. Behind the scenes, this means your Dataverse entities become WordPress-native structures built on proven tools like Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields. But what matters most are the results it enables.

With WP Connectr Pro, your business can:

• Use WordPress as a familiar, fully-owned front end while keeping Microsoft Dataverse as your structured data source.
• Build business tools, portals, or dashboards without license limitations or cloud dependencies.
• Extend your existing Power Automate workflows into WordPress, connecting forms, user actions, and custom data.
• Integrate easily with the vast WordPress plugin ecosystem, using the same data across e-commerce, CRM, analytics, and more.

In short, WP Connectr Pro gives you the power to take what you’ve already built in Microsoft’s ecosystem and make it your own—portable, flexible, and under your control.

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        A[Dynamics 365 / Dataverse]
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    end

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        C[WP Connectr Pro Plugin]
    end

    %% Connections
    A <--> B
    B <--> C

    %% Styling
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    %% Apply classes
    class A primary
    class B accent
    class C primary
    class MS neutral
    class PA neutral
    class WP neutral

Why WordPress Makes Sense for Business Use

WordPress is the world’s most widely used content management system. It powers nearly half of all websites and you can host it anywhere: on-premises, in your private cloud, or with any hosting provider you trust. If circumstances change, you can move your entire site without restrictions or roadblocks.

The WordPress community is unmatched in scale. With over 60,000 plugins and a global network of developers, it forms an entire ecosystem of innovation. This community support gives your business the flexibility to build anything you need, from secure internal systems to secured public-facing enterprise portals.

Your Talent Advantage: The WordPress Developer Ecosystem

The top 10% of WordPress developers, a massive global talent pool of over 1.3 million members, outnumbers the entire Power Pages developer base. Choosing between being limited to Power Pages or hiring a top-tier WordPress developer is a simple decision. With WordPress, you gain access to some of the most experienced open-source professionals in the world—people who build, customize, and innovate daily at scale.

This developer advantage means you can limit your search to just the most talented developers in WordPress or settle for any developer in Power Pages. With WordPress can design solutions using your Dataverse data that fit your workflows, automate your data handling, and scale in any direction without constraint. That freedom is what gives WordPress its edge.

Why You Should Move Toward WordPress

1. Own Your Platform: Host anywhere, move anytime, stay independent.
2. Stay Agile: Avoid being cornered by policy shifts or licensing surprises.
3. Access a Global Talent Pool: Thousands of expert developers are ready to build, innovate, and maintain your systems.
4. Integrate Seamlessly: WP Connectr Pro keeps your Microsoft data secure while unlocking open-source potential.

Relying on a single vendor is risk management in reverse. By connecting WordPress and Dataverse with WP Connectr Pro, you gain freedom, flexibility, and resilience. You keep what works from Microsoft and combine it with the open, unstoppable momentum of WordPress to strengthen your business for the long term.