5 Reasons to Use WordPress for Your Blog
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There are a number of blogging platforms out there and they all have their pros and cons. In my opinion WordPress is the best of the lot and here are 5 reasons why. Agree or disagree? Let me know what you think!
1) Hosted and Self-hosted Platforms. The hosted solution puts your blog on WP’s server and it’s free. The self-hosted solution requires you to buy a domain name and get your own hosting account which will cost your some money. But remember the software is free to use.
2) Open Source- Not only is the software free but it is open source. And while no programming skills are needed to use it, because it is open source you can rewrite the code if you are of a geekish bent.
3) Flexible- a great word to describe the WordPress platform because of the large number of plugins that are available. What’s a plug-in? Visit Plugins,Widgets & Permalinks to learn more. The vast majority of plugins are free and there is one for just about every need. There are also specialty plugins which you can purchase.
4) Themes-there are 1000s of themes or a templates available to help your blog setup. And guess what most of them are free. Have you noticed that the word ‘free’ keeps coming up? Free is good!! You can also buy customized themes which allow an even greater degree of flexibility and personalization.
5) Help!! If you need it you can get it just about anywhere online or in the real world. From forums, websites, blogs, free tutorials, online courses (free & paid) to a variety of books at your favorite bookstore, help is available. See this post about WordPress Resources.
There are many more reasons to use WordPress but those are my favorite. If you have a favorite or two let me know!
