What is WordPress?
WordPress is an open-source content management system that started as a blogging platform in 2003 and now powers 43% of all websites worldwide. There are two variants: WordPress.com (hosted SaaS solution) and WordPress.org (self-hosted open-source software). WordPress strengths include: huge plugin ecosystem (60,000+), thousands of themes, large community, SEO-friendly, and relatively easy to use. WordPress is suitable for blogs, business websites, online shops (with WooCommerce), membership sites, and more. Disadvantages can include performance issues with many plugins, security risks with outdated software, and limitations for very complex applications.
Key Points
- 43% of all websites run on WordPress
- Plugins available for nearly every function
- WooCommerce turns WordPress into online shop
- Gutenberg block editor for modern editing
- Regular updates important for security
- Hosting quality strongly affects performance
Practical Example
“The website was built with WordPress and Elementor page builder - the team can manage all content themselves.”