WordPress started as just a blogging systems, but has evolved to be used as full content management system and so much more through the thousands of plugins, widgets, and themes available.

 WordPress is an open source publishing application powered by PHP and MySQL which can also be used for blogging and for basic content management.   It has many features including a user-friendly workflow, a rich plugin architecture, and an advanced templating system.

Why would you want to use WordPress to build your website?

1. You are in control!  You can update 90% or more of your website yourself without needing a special program like Dreamweaver or Front Page.  You can do it from any computer with an internet connection.
2. Search Engines LOVE WordPress!  Since it’s built as a blogging platform, search engines crawl WordPress websites for new content.
3. You can add images, video, audio and .pdfs with a few simple clicks
4. There are lots of features available like SEARCH, calendars, photo galleries and other features for FREE.
5. It’s very affordable.  You can have a web designer create a custom theme (that’s what they call the design of your website) or you can chose from thousands of themes available.  They start at FREE and range to thousands of dollars depending upon complexity and originality.  Of course, like any service, it’s best to have a professional help you.
6. There’s always something new!  Your website will stay fresh and interesting.

Who shouldn’t have a WordPress Website?

WordPress is good for any site – if it’s super complicated or very large, you’d probably want a full time webmaster who would be able to handle any java-scripted functions just like you would for any large website.

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