What WordPress means
Themes control design and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools, and online stores through WooCommerce.
Its flexibility comes with upkeep: core, themes, and plugins need regular updates to stay fast and secure.
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WordPress
WordPress is a free, open-source content management system that powers more than 40% of all websites, from blogs to large business sites.
Example
A school runs its website on WordPress so staff can publish news and update admissions pages without a developer.
Why it matters
WordPress is often the right choice for content-heavy sites on a budget, as long as it is maintained properly.
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Related terms.
- CMSA CMS is software that lets non-developers create and edit website content through an admin panel, without touching code.
- Web hostingWeb hosting is the service that stores a website's files and runs its server, so the site is reachable on the internet around the clock.
- ShopifyShopify is a hosted e-commerce platform for building online stores, handling products, checkout, payments, and orders in one subscription.
- Headless CMSA headless CMS stores and manages content but has no built-in website. It sends content through an API to any front end, app, or device.
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