Buyer Beware – CPTs (Articles) cannot be converted into Posts
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You are basically locked into Echo because they use CPTs (Custom Post Types) instead of WP’s native Posts.
I tested the Echo Knowledge Base plugin and created seven articles. While Echo is compatible with block editors, it’s primarily built with the classic WordPress editor. The design interface feels outdated and cumbersome; for instance, changing a color requires manually looking up the theme’s hex codes instead of offering theme colors. I ultimately decided to build my knowledge base without using a plugin.
To my dismay, I found that I would have to manually recreate all the articles I spent hours designing. While WordPress allows exporting content as XML, this extra step shouldn’t be necessary. Echo should leverage WordPress’s built-in posts rather than custom post types. Additionally, Echo charges $99 for a plugin to export articles to posts, which is highway robbery for converting only seven articles.
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