Let’s discover WordPress
Introduction
WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) first released in 2003. Its user-friendly interface and extensible architecture have made it the world’s most popular platform for creating websites and blogs.
Key features
Intuitive visual editor and admin dashboard
Thousands of free and premium themes for design flexibility
Plugin architecture to add functionality (SEO, forms, e-commerce)
Built-in REST API for headless setups and integrations
Robust user management and role permissions
Large, active community offering support and updates
Common use cases
Personal and professional blogs
Corporate and portfolio websites
E-commerce stores using WooCommerce
Landing pages and marketing sites
Membership sites and online courses
With its ease of use, rich ecosystem of themes and plugins, and strong community support, WordPress remains the leading choice for building websites of all kinds.
Key features
User-friendly dashboard for creating and managing content
Thousands of free and premium themes for instant design
Plugin architecture to extend functionality (SEO, forms, security…)
Built-in media library for uploading and organizing images and files
Built-in user roles and permissions (Admin, Editor, Author, Subscriber)
Strong community support and frequent core updates
How it works ?
Core WordPress core provides the basic CMS functionality and database interactions.
Themes Control site layout and appearance via PHP templates and CSS.
Plugins Hook into core actions and filters to add features without modifying core files.
Database Stores posts, pages, users, settings and more in a MySQL or MariaDB database.
Getting started
1. Download WordPress from wordpress.org or use a one-click installer via your hosting provider.
2. Create a database and run the famous five-minute install (enter site info and admin credentials).
3. Choose a theme and install essential plugins (security, SEO, caching).
4. Begin creating content by adding pages and posts from the dashboard.