What Is WordPress? A Simple Guide for Non-Techies

If you’ve been thinking about building a website, you’ve probably heard of WordPress. But if you’re not a “tech person,” you might be wondering: What is WordPress, and why does everyone talk about it? Don’t worry — let’s break it down in plain English.

WordPress Is Like a Toolkit for Building Websites

Imagine you want to build a house. You could design and build everything from scratch, or you could use ready-made tools and templates to make the process easier. WordPress is that toolkit for websites.

It gives you the structure, templates, and tools so you don’t need to be a coder to build a beautiful, functional site.

Why People Use WordPress

There are lots of website builders out there, but WordPress is one of the most popular for a few key reasons:

• Easy to Use – You don’t need to write code. You can choose a theme, add your text and images, and publish.

• Customizable – Thousands of themes and plugins let you adjust the look and add features (like contact forms, photo galleries, or online shops).

• Affordable – WordPress itself is free. You only pay for web hosting and maybe a premium theme or plugin if you want extra features.

• Trusted Worldwide – About 40% of all websites on the internet are built with WordPress — from small blogs to big company websites.

What WordPress Is NOT

It’s easy to get confused, so here’s what WordPress is not:

• It’s not a hosting service (you still need a hosting company to store your site online).

• It’s not the same as WordPress.com (a hosted version). Most businesses use WordPress.org, the free software you can install on your own hosting.

Do You Need WordPress?

If you want a website that’s:

• Professional looking

• Easy to update

• Flexible enough to grow with your business

…then yes, WordPress is an excellent choice.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy to get started, but having a designer or consultant (like me) to set it up can save you a lot of frustration and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Final Thoughts

WordPress is like the Swiss Army knife of website builders — flexible, powerful, and beginner-friendly once it’s set up. It gives you control over your content without needing to know how to code.

At ShawnAllenBell.com, I help clients design and build custom WordPress websites that look great and work perfectly for their business needs.

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