{"id":2813,"date":"2019-07-16T04:30:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T04:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/99techpost.com\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2019-07-21T12:02:01","modified_gmt":"2019-07-21T12:02:01","slug":"reasons-why-wordpress-is-so-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99techpost.com\/reasons-why-wordpress-is-so-popular\/","title":{"rendered":"The CMS of Choice: 6 Reasons Why WordPress Is So Popular"},"content":{"rendered":"

WordPress is a hugely popular website creation platform, and estimates state that over 28% of the internet is powered by it. If you\u2019re a small business owner and you\u2019re looking for a website, a blogger looking for a place to call home, or just someone in need of your online space, you\u2019ll find WordPress continuously recommended to you.<\/p>\n

However, as an individual or company looking to start their online space by investing in the right places, you could still be wondering whether WordPress is right for you. After all, there are plenty of other solutions now being made readily available. To help you decide, today we\u2019re going to explore the six core reasons why WordPress is so popular<\/p>\n

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    Design Made Easy<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Easily one of the biggest highlights of using WordPress is the fact that there are literally thousands of templates and themes for you to download and install onto your WordPress website, making it easy for you to find a design that suits your individual taste without needing to hire a graphic designer.<\/p>\n

    When you\u2019re getting started, this is ideal for making sure you have everything you need to create a fantastic first impression without needing to spend a fortune. Just find one you like, install it in a few clicks, and away you go!<\/p>\n

    2.SEO-Friendly as Standard<\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s essential to consider SEO when creating a website or online space because you need to be discovered by potential leads and customers. By design, WordPress is made to be incredibly SEO friendly <\/a>and even comes with a ton of plugins and features to help your content stay SEO-friendly as well.<\/p>\n

    This includes ensuring you have all the features you need, such as a lightweight coding platform, the ability to add code in certain places to load faster, and all CPN connections to ensure the fastest processing speeds, all of which boost your SEO ranking.<\/p>\n

    3.Incredibly User-Friendly<\/h2>\n

    There\u2019s no denying WordPress is super-easy to use, and tools and processes that were previously left to professional coders and web designers are now accessible at the click of a button. WordPress prides itself on being one of the easiest to use platforms, and everything is laid out and designed to be as simple as possible.<\/p>\n

    When you also use a WordPress site kit<\/a> to help build your website, this entire creation process becomes even simpler and even less time-consuming! It\u2019s always worth checking them out.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4.Industry-Leading Security<\/h2>\n

    Of course, when you\u2019re working with online data, whether that\u2019s your own or your customer’s information, you need to make sure it\u2019s protected. WordPress does this as standard and is renowned for its outstanding security features and protocols.<\/p>\n

    The platform is regularly updated with patches and fixes to make sure everything stays connected and secure, and as long as you\u2019re following standard security procedures<\/a>, your data should be safe from online users with malicious intent.<\/p>\n

    5.Infinite Potential at Your Fingertips<\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s no secret that WordPress can do pretty much anything you want it to do, but this has only been made possible thanks to the thousands of plugins that have been made available from developers in all niches. This basically allows you to create the website you want and is perfect for helping you build up your functionality over time.<\/p>\n

    Get out there and see what\u2019s available for you. Be prepared to experiment!<\/p>\n

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      It\u2019s Completely Free<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Perhaps the most important feature of WordPress that draws in the main bulk of users is the fact that the solution itself is 100% free! Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t have to spend anything to get your website online. You still need themes, plugins, a domain name, and a hosting solution, but the WordPress mainframe is free now and for life.<\/p>\n

      This is great for making sure you save money to invest in other areas, rather than having to spend on an expensive web designer.<\/p>\n

      Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

      There are countless great reasons why WordPress is one of the most popular CMS platforms available, and with everything you need for a complete website and content management system in one place, there\u2019s no denying this should be a solution you need to check out.<\/p>\n

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