Setting up Wordpress

When we first began our setting up Wordpress journey, there were many times when our founder says he was held hostage by web developers. They spoke an unknown language called HTML. Back then, 2000 was the year, the proposition of even setting up the most basic sorts of blog and website was truly an expensive undertaking. Three years later a platform emerged called WordPress and put designers and developers on notice!

As an open source content management system, WordPress was designed in such a way that webmasters no longer needed to worry about mastering HTML and spending thousands of dollars to get even the basics accomplished. WordPress blogging software combined an easy-to-use interface which was a stand-alone solution for all coding needs. There were only three things anyone desiring to launch a website needed to do:

• set up a free account
• write a blog post
• push a single button to publish onto the world wide web (www)

WordPress offers too many competitive advantages for both beginners and advanced users to be listed in the short space.

Nevertheless, we are going to list four:

• hosted turnkey solutions
• easy-to-use interface
• extreme flexibility
• support from a community of users

Many other content management systems have appeared on the Internet landscape since Wordpress’ launch in 2003 however, none are as popular and not one possesses the vast support network. Many would be Wordpress competitors put forth their version of ease of use however, only WordPress can truly claim an authentic 5 minute install! Whether signing up with the free version hosted at Wordpress.com or paid platform Wordpress.org, it is still the easiest install on the web regardless of skill level. Whatever version you choose, rejoice in the fact there is a network of not less than 5 million users waiting to assist you along the way. Some participate in the branded WordPress forum while still others hold down the fort in off-site marketing forums, nevertheless there are very few places on the web where Wordpress webmasters aren’t available to assist you.

Whether a beginner or advanced user, WordPress software will have you excited not only about advanced features, but the most basic functions. The best way to describe this platform isn't as a bottomless well. Imagine you were standing at the opening of a water well you’d never seen. As you peer down into the depths, it seems the bottom isn't within eyesight. Deciding to experiment to discern it depths, you drop a coin and listen for the THUD of hitting bottom. After 20 seconds or so, you decide that perhapsthe sound, because of the small coin size, escaped your hearing. You then drop a very large brick and still, no sound of hitting bottom. [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]

Again, no sound! My friend, WordPress is the well with no bottom. As you begin your journey into the world of WordPress, understand that not only should you be excited beyond measure about the opportunity offered to launch your business, but also knowing there are millions of others who were at one-time, right where you are, available to help you along the way. The stranglehold professional web developers have has been loosened mightily. Those who still pay thousands of dollars to have reasonable simple websites designed fail to realize their money is better use advertising their website rather than putting it into the pocket of back office developers.

B.D. Dale
Website Development Instructor
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