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There are literally dozens of different content management systems (CMS) available, some of which include Joomla, Drupal, BigCommerce, Shopify and Blogger. However, none of them offer the same level of versatility as WordPress. If you’re still on the fence about using it, keep reading to learn the top 5 benefits of WordPress.
It’s Free
Let’s go ahead and discuss one of the greatest benefits of WordPress: it’s free. Other CMS platforms may charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars, sometimes using subscription-based pricing models. WordPress takes a different approach, however, with the only cost associated with it being premium plugins and themes, which aren’t required by the way.
No Coding Necessary
Trying to build a website from scratch is touch work, especially for people with little-to-no coding experience. The good news is that you don’t need coding experience to build a fully functional WordPress site. WordPress has an intuitive, self-explanatory graphic user interface in which you can add new content or modify existing content, all without ever touching the code.
Plugins and Themes
A third reason why you should WordPress is because it offers tens of thousands of plugins and themes. Whether you’re looking to set up a Facebook ‘like’ widget, a contact form, or practically any other element, chances are there’s a plugin for it. This, of course, means you don’t have to mess with code. Just download the plugin, activate it, and you’re good to go!
Multiple Users
WordPress’ default settings allow the use of multiple users, meaning you can set up your website so that multiple people can publish content to it. This is particularly useful for businesses with several different people who need to access and publish articles on the company website. Rather than using a single profile, you can set up custom profiles for each individual user.
Search Engine Friendly
Last but not least, WordPress is very search engine friendly by default. Sure, you can tweak and optimize it, but the core CMS is revered by the search engines. This means you’ll have an easier time achieving the coveted #1 rank for your website’s target keyword.
These are just a few of the many reasons why so many people choose WordPress. It’s fast, efficient, easy to use, supports themes and plugins, and did I mention it’s free?