Aug032009

WordPress more than just a blogging tool

I have been designing and maintaining web sites for several years. I receive a lot of requests for small web sites that the client will be able to update themselves. For this type of web site WordPress is the perfect solution.

WordPress began as a blogging program but has grown significantly, enabling users to create very complex web sites fairly easily. For some examples of what can be done with WordPress visit the WordPress Showcase page.

WordPress offers a way to start simply and grow as your company grows. To make the process even easier, sign up with a hosting company like Bluehost, one of my featured partners. Bluehost uses Simple Scripts to quickly and easily install WordPress for you. No fuss, no muss. You can get right down to business adding compelling content for your web site visitors.

Best of all, WordPress is free to use. All you need is a domain name and a web host, to get up and running. Once installed WordPress is simple to update. It is also easy to change themes and add plug-ins to extend your web site. Many plug-ins and themes are free to use. The plug-in developers sometimes ask for donations to help offset their costs. Please donate generously to these folks who make our lives so much easier.

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To learn more about WordPress go to WordPress.org.