Why WordPress is a Blogger’s Best Friend

If you are a writer, blogger, or even an average Joe internet user, chances are you have either seen or heard of WordPress. This is mainly because WordPress dominates a high percentage of internet usage, over 30% in fact, a pretty impressive percentage if you take into account the percentage of online gamers and entertainment usage. So what is WordPress? Essentially it is the exoskeleton framework of your blog. It is a free open-source management system for content and media, pretty much all you need to start up your site and have it look visually appealing. Here is what you need to know about WordPress and why we say WordPress is a Blogger’s Best Friend.

Cost Effective

Users can choose their options. They can use the service for free or be billed according to the plan they need. If you want to see what a professionally designed site looks like, follow this link to get an idea of why people choose to use paid-for versions rather than free versions. The free version allows you to choose a theme, add personal information, and add your media and contact details. The business plan allows you access to a shorter domain name and URL, more plug-ins, more functionality, and additional services. You can upgrade your packages and will only be required to pay a minimal monthly fee.

Additional Plug-Ins

Plugins are used to add more functionality to your site, they are what change the way users interact with your WordPress site. If you are a travel blogger you may want to add a contact form that enables readers to get in touch with you, and perhaps share their stories with you. If you are running an eCommerce site you will need to add in check out, shopping baskets, etc. These are the add-on functions that have been enabled by WordPress and depending on what version you are using, you can get these for free or pay for them.

WordPress offers over 50,000 free plugins and over 5000 themes to choose from.

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Multifunctional Uses

Not only is WordPress used for blogging, but it can also be used for the following functionality:

• eCommerce
• Portfolio’s
• Forums
• Resumes
• Membership Sites
• Business Websites
• Personal Websites

User Friendly

You don’t need to be a coding expert or a developer to understand how to use WordPress. The site offers user-friendly tutorials and guides new users step by step toward completion. Being user-friendly is one of the main advantages of the tool and probably one of the many reasons users have fallen head over heels for the service.

So in conclusion, if you are a travel blogger or you want to create a family blog but perhaps don’t have the know-how and want to explore your options before paying, WordPress is your Best Friend. Once you get the hang of it you can always upgrade to a paid-for version which has been tailor-made for your writing needs.