Here are just the top 5 benefits of using WordPress:
1. The software is free!
How many times have you been given something for free that is fully functional and ready to use?
And if you want to upscale your site a little with premium themes and plugins, you’re still going to
save tons of money over what you would pay for a custom designed site.
2. It’s easy to use.
Seriously. If you can send an email, use Microsoft Word, or set up a Facebook account, then you can
use WordPress. In other words, if you’ve already used a computer, chances are you are already
skilled enough for the WordPress basics. And even better, it’s hard to mess it up. You can add and
delete pages, posts, sidebar elements, etc. without accidentally messing up the overall design of your
site.
3. You are in control.
Owning your own site, and being able to make changes to it yourself, is the ultimate in online
freedom. You don’t have to rely on an expensive web designer to make changes or fix a tiny error for
you whenever they can squeeze you in. You’re in control of your site – and your wallet.
4. Search Engine Advantages
Search engines love sites that are easy to index (WordPress is) and that have frequently updated
content. That’s where blogging comes in to play so nicely. Just by running your business or personal
site and communicating with your readers in a way that’s natural to you, you’ll be producing fresh,
relevant content the search engines can’t wait to get ahold of.
5. A HUGE Support Community
WordPress isn’t just a software, it has become a community. Some might even say a movement. In
fact, WordCamps (http://central.wordcamp.org/) - 1-3 day training sessions – have sprung up from
grassroots efforts. They are informal, community-initiated and community-organized events put
together by other WordPress users just like you. You’ll meet people of all backgrounds, ages, and
nationalities at WordCamps anywhere. Plus, there are thousands of people and hundreds of resource
and tutorial sites set up just to help you with your WordPress site.
1. The software is free!
How many times have you been given something for free that is fully functional and ready to use?
And if you want to upscale your site a little with premium themes and plugins, you’re still going to
save tons of money over what you would pay for a custom designed site.
2. It’s easy to use.
Seriously. If you can send an email, use Microsoft Word, or set up a Facebook account, then you can
use WordPress. In other words, if you’ve already used a computer, chances are you are already
skilled enough for the WordPress basics. And even better, it’s hard to mess it up. You can add and
delete pages, posts, sidebar elements, etc. without accidentally messing up the overall design of your
site.
3. You are in control.
Owning your own site, and being able to make changes to it yourself, is the ultimate in online
freedom. You don’t have to rely on an expensive web designer to make changes or fix a tiny error for
you whenever they can squeeze you in. You’re in control of your site – and your wallet.
4. Search Engine Advantages
Search engines love sites that are easy to index (WordPress is) and that have frequently updated
content. That’s where blogging comes in to play so nicely. Just by running your business or personal
site and communicating with your readers in a way that’s natural to you, you’ll be producing fresh,
relevant content the search engines can’t wait to get ahold of.
5. A HUGE Support Community
WordPress isn’t just a software, it has become a community. Some might even say a movement. In
fact, WordCamps (http://central.wordcamp.org/) - 1-3 day training sessions – have sprung up from
grassroots efforts. They are informal, community-initiated and community-organized events put
together by other WordPress users just like you. You’ll meet people of all backgrounds, ages, and
nationalities at WordCamps anywhere. Plus, there are thousands of people and hundreds of resource
and tutorial sites set up just to help you with your WordPress site.
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