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Should I be using it? YES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The #1 Rated Website Builder
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50% of the Internet is Built on WordPress!<\/h3>\n

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So What is WordPress:<\/strong> WordPress is an online, open source website creation tool written in PHP. In non-geek speak, it\u2019s probably the easiest and most powerful website builder in existence today.<\/p>\n

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Who uses WordPress?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re in good company if you use WordPress to publish on the web. Many famous websites, blogs, news outlets, music sites, Fortune 500 companies and celebrities are using WordPress.<\/p>\n

For example, famous blogs like Mashable<\/a>,\u00a0TechCrunch<\/a>, The Official Star Wars Website<\/a>,\u00a0The New York Times<\/a>,\u00a0CNN<\/a>\u00a0and of course the website you are on right. WordPress is famously scalable for use from the smallest website, to some of the largest.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re curious about about who uses WordPress, head on over to the WordPress site showcase<\/a> and you\u2019ll be impressed by the number of well-known sites in Maine that use\u00a0WordPress to power their websites.<\/p>\n

How do I get started using WordPress?<\/h2>\n

Now you\u2019re probably asking, \u201chow do I get it?\u201d<\/p>\n

We offer a 1 Click Auto Installer with EVERY web hosting plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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More About WordPress:<\/h2>\n

It’s still amazes me that people still ask What is WordPress, with millions of people using it. WordPress is a popular and widely used content management system and a blogging platform. It provides tools and features that allow users to create, publish and manage websites and blogs without advanced technical skills or coding knowledge. Originally launched in 2003, WordPress has grown to become one of the most dominant CMS platforms on the Internet.<\/p>\n

The main features of WordPress are:<\/h3>\n
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  1. User Friendly Interface:<\/strong> WordPress offers an intuitive interface that allows users to easily create and manage web content such as articles, pages, images and videos.<\/li>\n
  2. Themes:<\/strong> Users can choose from many pre-made themes or templates to customize the look and layout of their websites. Themes can be further customized to meet specific branding or design preferences.<\/li>\n
  3. Plugins:<\/strong> WordPress offers a robust plugin architecture that allows users to add various features to their websites, such as contact forms, e-commerce features, social media integration, SEO optimization and more.<\/li>\n
  4. Blogging:<\/strong> WordPress was born as a blogging platform and still offers powerful blogging tools like categories, tags, scheduling and commenting systems.<\/li>\n
  5. Customization:<\/strong> While WordPress is easy to use for beginners, more experienced users can delve into the code and customize themes and plugins to create unique and complex websites.<\/li>\n
  6. Open Source:<\/strong> WordPress is open source software, which means its source code is free for anyone to use, modify and share. This has contributed to its widespread adoption and vibrant community of developers and contributors.<\/li>\n
  7. Scalability:<\/strong> WordPress can be used for both small personal blogs and large corporate websites. It is scalable and can handle increased traffic and content as your site grows. 8. **SEO Friendly:** WordPress is appreciated for its built-in SEO features and compatibility with various SEO plugins that help websites rank higher in search engines.<\/li>\n
  8. Regular Updates:<\/strong> The WordPress community actively maintains and improves the platform. Regular updates are released to improve security, performance and features.<\/li>\n
  9. Multilingual Support:<\/strong> WordPress supports multiple languages, enabling you to create websites in different languages \u200b\u200bfor a global audience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Overall, WordPress is a versatile and widely used platform that allows individuals, businesses and organizations to create and manage websites, whether they are simple blogs, online portfolios, online stores, information sites or more complex websites.<\/p>\n

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