WordPress is one of the most popular open-source, community-driven, CMS (Content Management System). Its staggering to know, as of 2021, over 455 million websites are powered by WordPress.
It offers a unique platform to build a WordPress website, WordPress blog, and an online store. In this article, well figure out the hype around it, and what it is all about. Well also walk down the fine street of what makes WordPress one of the best website builders, and one of the best blogging platforms.
WordPress for beginners might seem overwhelming at first, just keep reading with an open mind and youll get the hang of it in no time. In your WordPress journey, May the force be with You!
Lets explore WordPress and understand what open-source, community-drive, and CMS means. Before that, click on the sun on the top corner, for those who prefer the (good) dark side!
Open Source
Open Source software means anyone can use, study, change and distribute the software, and its source code to anyone for any purpose. The open-source model is more like a decentralized software development that encourages open collaboration (just like cryptocurrency, no regulations and complete control over transactions!).
Open-source software gives you access to leverage the software without restrictions of any kind, unlike on closed-source (proprietary) platforms. Examples. Linux OS, Android by Google, Firefox Browser, WordPress CMS, etc.