WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage websites easily, without needing to know how to code.
Key Features:
- User-Friendly: You can build websites with drag-and-drop themes and plugins.
- Customizable: Thousands of free and paid themes & plugins.
- Flexible: Used for blogs, business sites, eCommerce (via WooCommerce), portfolios, and more.
- SEO-Friendly: Helps your website rank well in Google.
- Community Support: Massive community and lots of tutorials.
Types of WordPress:
- WordPress.com – Hosted version (limited customization, free & paid plans).
- WordPress.org – Self-hosted version (more control, you need to buy hosting & domain).
Example Uses:
- Personal blogs
- Business websites
- Online stores
- News/magazine sites
- Portfolio websites