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What is WordPress?

A complete introduction to WordPress — what it is, why it is so popular and how to launch a WordPress site.

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What is WordPress?

WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) in the world — it powers 43% of all websites globally. Open-source, free, running on PHP and a MySQL database. Two variants: WordPress.org (self-hosted, root access, you pay for hosting) and WordPress.com (hosted service, limited). It powers blogs, portfolios, business sites, e-commerce (WooCommerce), LMS and membership sites. BeoHosting offers 1-click installation in cPanel Softaculous from $4.20/mo.

  • WordPress = 43% of all websites
  • Open-source, free CMS
  • .org (self-hosted) vs .com (service)
  • Softaculous 1-click installation
  • From $4.20/mo (BeoHosting shared)

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What is WordPress and why is it so popular?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that lets you create and manage all kinds of websites — from simple blogs to complex online stores and corporate portals.

Originally created in 2003 as a blogging platform by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little, WordPress has grown into the most popular CMS in the world, powering over 43% of all websites on the internet. That means almost every second site you visit runs on WordPress.

WordPress stands out for its ease of use — you do not need any programming knowledge to build a professional site. Thanks to its huge ecosystem of plugins and themes, you can add any functionality to your site with quality WordPress hosting.

How does WordPress work?

WordPress uses the PHP programming language and a MySQL database to generate pages dynamically. Here is what the process looks like from installation to a finished site:

Step 1

Choose hosting

Pick quality WordPress hosting that supports PHP 8+ and MySQL databases. BeoHosting offers optimized WordPress hosting plans with one-click installation.

Step 2

Install WordPress

Through cPanel or Softaculous, WordPress installs with a single click in under 60 seconds. You get access to the admin panel (wp-admin) where you manage the entire site.

Step 3

Pick a theme and plugins

Choose a theme that suits your site and install the plugins you need — for contact forms, SEO, security and performance. It is all done from the admin panel.

Step 4

Create content

Use the Gutenberg editor to create pages and blog posts. Add images, video, tables and other elements by visually dragging blocks.

Key WordPress features

WordPress offers a rich ecosystem that covers everything you need for a professional site.

Themes

Over 10,000 free themes that change your site's appearance with a single click. Premium themes offer advanced design and features for every industry.

Plugins

Over 60,000 free plugins that add functionality — from SEO optimization and contact forms to e-commerce stores and forums.

Gutenberg Editor

A visual block editor that lets you build pages by dragging elements without any coding at all.

SEO Optimization

WordPress is naturally SEO-friendly, and with plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math you can precisely optimize every page for Google.

WooCommerce

The most widely used free e-commerce plugin, turning WordPress into a powerful online store with payments, shipping and inventory management.

Multilingual

With plugins like WPML or Polylang, you can easily build a multilingual site in English, German and any other language.

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

One of the most common points of confusion for beginners is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. Although they share the same name and the same core software, they are completely different platforms.

WordPress.org (recommended)

Free software you install on your own hosting. Full control, unlimited themes and plugins, the ability to customize the code. Ideal for serious sites and businesses.

WordPress.com (hosting platform)

A hosting service that offers WordPress with limitations. The free plan has ads and little space. Paid plans cost more than standalone hosting without an advantage in functionality.

Site ownership

With WordPress.org and your own hosting, you are the full owner of the site. On WordPress.com, the platform can suspend your account and content if you break their rules.

Our recommendation

Use WordPress.org with a BeoHosting WordPress hosting plan. You get automatic installation, free SSL, daily backups and technical support.

What is WordPress used for?

Business sitesOnline storesBlogsPortfolio sitesAgency sitesWordPress hosting

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WordPress is a free website-building platform (a CMS — Content Management System) that lets you create and manage a site without any coding knowledge. It is used by over 43% of all websites on the internet, from blogs to large online stores.

WordPress.org is free software you install on your own hosting, with full control over the site. WordPress.com is a hosting platform that uses the same software but with limitations in its free version. For a serious site we recommend WordPress.org on quality hosting.

Yes, the WordPress software (WordPress.org) is completely free and open-source. However, you need hosting (from $4.20/month) and a domain (from around $10/year). Most themes and the core functionality are free, while premium themes and some plugins may be paid.

WordPress is inherently secure software that receives regular security updates. Most security issues arise from outdated versions, weak passwords or insecure plugins. With regular updates, an SSL certificate and quality hosting, WordPress is very secure.

WordPress is one of the easiest CMS systems to learn. You can pick up the basics (writing posts, adding pages, changing the look) in a single day. More advanced features (a custom theme, a WooCommerce store) take a bit more time, but there is a huge community and plenty of tutorials.

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