What is WordPress?

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If you’ve heard of WordPress but aren’t quite sure what it is—quick primer. WordPress is web-publishing software you can use to create a website or blog right from your browser, no coding required. Released in 2003, it’s grown into one of the world’s most popular platforms, powering a huge portion of the web—from hobby blogs to major brand sites.

Getting started is simple. Most hosting companies can pre-install WordPress and keep it running 24/7 so you can focus on creating content. Prefer to manage it yourself? You can also download WordPress from WordPress.org and install it on your own server.

Why choose WordPress?

• It’s open source, which means it’s free to use and improved by a global community.
• It’s easy to learn—if you’ve used a text editor like Microsoft Word, you’ll feel right at home in the WordPress editor.
• It’s fully customizable—thousands of themes and plugins let you change the look and add features like an online store, photo galleries, or email sign-ups.
• Help is everywhere—forums, documentation, local meetups, and a large pool of designers and developers.
• You own your content—you can import from platforms like Blogger or Tumblr and export your site anytime.

If you’re looking for the easiest way to build a site without learning to code—and you want the flexibility to grow—WordPress is a fantastic choice. We can’t wait to see what you build.