Supportsoft Glossary

Leading CMS for Websites and Blogs

WordPress (CMS) has emerged from a system that was primarily considered for building and maintaining blogs to become one of the most widely used content management systems globally and represents a large share of all websites hosted on the Internet.

WordPress is designed so that users with little or no technical experience can easily create, manage and publish content utilising its user-friendly and intuitive dashboard structure as well as ample options for themes and numerous plugins, which provide an easy-to-use system for novices and at the same time provide tremendous opportunities for experienced developers to develop and customise their own websites and ultimately develop website functionality for businesses as well as develop third-party tool integrations as businesses grow.

WordPress employs many of the best practices for search engine optimisation (SEO), responsive design and content workflows, making it an attractive choice for marketing-oriented websites. Developers value WordPress’ open-source nature, allowing them full control over code and customisation and to update their applications regularly, as well as the benefits associated with being part of a global community of developers supporting the continued development of WordPress.

Due to its flexibility and affordability, WordPress has become a popular choice for blogs, corporate websites, portfolios and online shops. When properly configured and updated, WordPress can be a stable, scalable and cost-effective base for long-term digital presence.