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From <\/span>\u2018I started my blog on WordPress\u2019 <\/span><\/i>to <\/span>\u2018I built my website on WordPress\u2019 <\/span><\/i>\u2014 WordPress has been at the centre of conversations for a long time now. Today, if you\u2019re working in the digital space, at any capacity, you probably already know about WordPress. But, what is WordPress?<\/span><\/p>\n

While some of us were introduced to WordPress as a blogging platform, others recognize it is a website builder \u2014 WordPress is both of those and so much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technically, WordPress is an open-source, free content management system (CMS). In simpler words, WordPress is a simple, and probably the most popular platform to create your website or blog. Being open-source, anyone can use, modify or customise the WordPress software to create websites or blogs for free. You don\u2019t need technical expertise or programming skills to use WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, approximately<\/span> 41.5% of all websites on the internet use WordPress<\/span><\/a>. Yes, that\u2019s 1 in 4 websites!<\/span><\/p>\n

Decoding WordPress: What, Why and How<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we have a fair understanding of what WordPress is, let\u2019s break it down into smaller chunks to understand who it is for, what all it can do for you and how you can make the best use of this versatile platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When WordPress was still \u2018new in the market\u2019, it quickly became the most sought after tool for bloggers. For a long time, WordPress was associated with creating and building blogs but that changed very quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With changes to the core code of WordPress, people soon started exploring the dynamic ecosystem that WordPress offered \u2014 plugins, themes, design options \u2014 and realized that WordPress could help one build any type of website. From e-commerce to business and portfolio websites, blogging to tutorials \u2014 WordPress is an excellent CMS that keeps flexibility and usability at the forefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, before you go on and believe we\u2019ve cracked the \u2018what is WordPress\u2019 code \u2014 there\u2019s more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WordPress.org Vs. WordPress.com<\/span><\/h2>\n

When people refer to \u2018WordPress\u2019 they usually mean WordPress.org, which is the self-hosted WordPress that allows you to build and own your website. Let\u2019s understand the difference:<\/span><\/p>\n

WordPress.org<\/b>
\n<\/b>Also called self-hosted WordPress, WordPress.org is the open-source CMS that allows you to create and own your website entirely. You can install it on your own web host. To use the .org version you\u2019ll need to have a domain name and <\/span>web hosting<\/span><\/a> plan. Most <\/span>domain and web hosting<\/span><\/a> companies offer a WordPress \u2018quick install\u2019 too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WordPress.com
\n<\/b>This is a paid service that although powered by the WordPress.org software does not have the same room for flexibility that the self-hosted software offers. By default, your website URL will include the word \u2018WordPress\u2019, for example, mywebsite.wordpress.com. The paid upgrade includes a custom domain, added storage space and other features.<\/p>\n

PS: If you want to create your website and have complete ownership of it, WordPress.org is the recommended solution for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

WordPress \u2014 Features and Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n

WordPress<\/span><\/a> has gained the reputation and popularity it holds today because of its impressive features that allow users to build a dynamic website and as a CMS. Here\u2019s a list of some of the most notable features of WordPress:<\/span><\/p>\n