{"id":43,"date":"2021-06-12T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostpegasus.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2024-02-20T11:31:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T11:31:33","slug":"introduction-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostpegasus.com\/blog\/website-apps\/introduction-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is a website building software you may of heard of! It\u2019s one of the most popular self-hosting platforms, with a user-friendly interface means even a novice can build their own website using WordPress.&nbsp;The platform is one option you want to explore if you\u2019re thinking of starting a blog or website. In this article, we\u2019re giving you an introduction to the free platform and how you can use it to power your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>What is WordPress?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is a free platform that gives you content management tools to create your website using their software. You don\u2019t need to know anything about programming or coding to start your website. All you have to do is sign up for an account with HostPegasus, and you have access to WordPress\u2019 content management system (<em>known as CMS)&nbsp;<\/em>and can start building your blog or website. It is an open-source software with thousands of developers producing themes and plugin options for you to utilize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/cm-wordpress\" rel=\"nofollow\">Over 40%<\/a>&nbsp;of websites on the internet are powdered by WordPress \u2013 impressive for a platform that only launched in 2003. The platform can support everything from e-commerce sites to photography portfolios and blogs. WordPress powers every aspect of your website \u2013 both the front and backend. You can install WordPress with 1-click through your HostPegasus control panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Website Themes and Templates<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you start using WordPress, you have access to thousands of free and paid-for themes. Each is highly customisable and allows you to put your own twist on the original design. These themes include options for event websites, like weddings and graduations, and professional business sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost every theme on WordPress is mobile-friendly and responsive, with the option of adding a built-in blog to your site to help drive your SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Optional Plugins&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress gives you a professional canvas to start building your website. There are thousands of WordPress plugins for you to choose from, with both free and paid-for options available. These plugins offer you a way to extend your website with contact forms or translation services if you have an international following or customer base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add helpful plugins for your site that allow you to improve your SEO, edit pages, and automatically check your comments and contact forms to detect spam. These plugins make it easier to run and expand your website without needing to have any specialist knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is the platform of choice for some of the most visited websites on the internet, including household names like Airbnb, Disney, Apple, and Spotify. The platform offers you a way to build and develop your website without knowing anything about coding or programming. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress is a website building software you may of heard of! 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