WordPress

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What is it?

WordPress started out as a free blogging application but it has grown to be a complete online application that can be used as a CMS. You can use it to build extensive blogs, corporate websites and online web directories.

How does it work?

WordPress comes in a .com version where you can create your blog online or as a self hosted version at wordpress.org which allows you to host the application on your own server. The selfhosted option is the most flexible as it will allow you to choose your own design, add as many plugins as you like and edit any part of the software.

All you need to install it is some hosting space. If you use hostgator you can can install WordPress with Fantastico de Luxe in just a couple of clicks. After that it’s a matter of installing your theme, your plugins and writing your posts and publishing them.

Pros

Easy to use
Lots and lots of free and premium templates
You can create any kind of website with endless extensions
Lots of functionality
Lots of support available online

Cons

Novices may need some help with setting up and editing the site
Selfhosted blogs require regular updates and maintenance

What’s free?

You can install and download WordPress for free. The .com version will cost nothing, but you need to setup hosting if you want to use the selfhosted version of WordPress.

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