When designing a website, chances are that you immediately think of WordPress. But why? There are plenty of other platforms where you can create a website, but wordpress is not for nothing the most popular system in the world…
First of all, back to the beginning: what is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows you to fill and manage your website, and that without coding anything. Originally WordPress originated as a system for blogging, but nowadays so many functionalities have been added to the system that it belongs to a complete CMS.
It’s such a good system that virtually every professional, from designer to programmer and marketer to software developer, chooses to work with WordPress. And that ensures constant developments: more and better plugins, themes and applications.
So why is WordPress so popular?
WordPress has many benefits for both the user and the visitors. Here we list the many advantages of WordPress:
1. WordPress is an open source software.
This means that the source codes are public for everyone and therefore also freely accessible. WordPress is maintained by a large group of volunteers, they have as goal to develop and grow WordPress together.
2. WordPress is free.
The software is completely free and valid for unlimited time. This will save you, especially if beginner, a lot of money. Money that you can probably spend better. To access your website professionalization, of course, there are costs associated with certain extras, think of web hosting, domain name, specific apps or themes and maintenance.
3. WordPress is very user-friendly
Without having to code anything, you can easily build a website. With different WordPress themes you can design your website beautifully and through the user-friendly interface you can easily adjust different elements of your website.
For webshops there are also different themes that you can install. For example, WooCommerce is often used for a webshop on WordPress. There are several free themes for this, check them out here in our blog.
4. WordPress is safe
The system has a high security standard. Due to the popularity of WordPress, it is unfortunately also an interesting target of hackers, but you do not have to worry about it immediately. WordPress has regular updates that protect you from any security vulnerabilities.
However, you must keep your security up-to-date. Take a look at our WordPress Security service why this is so important.
5. Wide range of plugins
A plugin is a small software addition that allows you to add a piece of functionality to your website add, such as contact forms, social media buttons or even a whole webshop. WordPress offers a large number of free (and paid) plugins and new ones are added every day.
6. Flexible with WordPress
The system is flexible and that in all kinds of areas. This way you are not tied to one party and so you can always change hosting provider. In addition, you can always completely customize the website. Do you have a whim and does everything have to change? No problem. You can switch themes and install different plugins or deactivate.
7. WordPress is search engine-proof
SEO is built into the platform. WordPress automatically generates title tags and meta descriptions for all pages. As a result, search engines understand what is on your website so that you can be placed higher in the rankings. In addition, there are several SEO plugins available to improve the visibility of your website in search engines.
SEO, if you go deeper into it, can become increasingly difficult. Our WordPress specialists know the latest ins and outs of SEO. Check out more about our SEO service here.
8. WordPress supports all kinds of media
WordPress accepts countless different file types, you can upload all kinds of images, documents, audio and video without any problems. It’s even possible to host documents and presentations on a website, without being directed to another page. In addition, WordPress oEmbed supports activated websites, such as YouTube videos, Instagram photos and SoundClound audio.
These media channels can often be added with iframes. See more about what iframes are here .
Is everything great about WordPress?
We would like to answer ‘yes‘. And we do that secretly, but we do want to point out a number of points. Because WordPress is accessible to everyone, and is so popular, there is a danger that websites will become similar. So let yourself be inspired by others, but stay with yourself and your own ideas. In addition, the range of extra functionalities for your website is enormous. Only use plugins that really add something, otherwise your website will become a kind of playground full of chaos and noise. There is a very good chance that website visitors will experience this as unpleasant and will soon leave the website.
Read our full blog about how you can make your WordPress website faster here .
Getting started with WordPress
But one thing is certain: WordPress will not disappoint you. It is open to endless possibilities and you can realize almost any idea for your website. You can use WordPress as a blog, but also as a portfolio, news portal, forum, knowledge base, online learning environment, webshop and much more. With WordPress you decide which functionality you do or do not use and that will give you a lot of freedom. Are you already convinced? Just go for it!
Invest in your website
Once your website is up and running, it is also important to maintain your WordPress website. Don’t you want to or can’t invest time in that yourself? No worries! Due to the growing success of WordPress, the number of WordPress experts has also grown and you can go anywhere with your website. You are not dependent on one specific website builder and so you can choose a service that suits your needs. Curious about what we have to offer? View our maintenance packages here.
Contact us
Do you have any questions why you need a WordPress or do you have problems starting up your WordPress website? Contact our WordPress specialists, they have already helped several WordPress users. Are you curious about what we can do for you? Start a live chat or call us on 030 20 72 488.
