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## WordPress
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## WordPress
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WordPress is a free and open-source content management system based on **PHP** and **MySQL**. Its features include robust user management, an extensible theming and plugin architecture, and a flexible template system. It is most often associated with blogging but supports other types of web content including forums, media galleries, and online stores.
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WordPress is a free and open-source [content management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system) system based on **PHP** and **MySQL**. Its features include robust user management, an extensible theming and plugin architecture, and a flexible template system. It is most often associated with blogging but supports other types of web content including forums, media galleries, and online stores.
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WordPress was first launched in 2003 and now powers over 30% of all websites. It is by far the most used CMS on the planet. Backed by a huge community, this open source platform powers not only countless sites but a multi-billion dollar economy with themes, plugins, and custom software.
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WordPress was first launched in 2003 and now powers over 30% of all websites. It is by far the most used CMS on the planet. Backed by a huge community, this open source platform powers not only countless sites but a multi-billion dollar economy with themes, plugins, and custom software.
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* WordPress themes make it possible for non-designers to create a customized website
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* WordPress themes make it possible for non-designers to create a customized website
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* Wordpress site are very scalable, you can start as simple blog then end up with complex online stores, membership, and affiliate program
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* Wordpress site are very scalable, you can start as simple blog then end up with complex online stores, membership, and affiliate program
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As a CMS, WordPress allows you to control and manage content of your website with a very easy system, such as the WordPress dashboard panel. A dashboard lets you to do work on your website without needing to program anything. You can add or delete images and edit text on your webpage fast and easily.
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Whether it is page transitions or a customized contact form, WordPress users are only a few clicks away from success and a beautiful website.
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Whether it is page transitions or a customized contact form, WordPress users are only a few clicks away from success and a beautiful website.
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### WordPress as Blogging Platform
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### WordPress as Blogging Platform
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* BBC America
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* BBC America
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* Techcrunch
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* Techcrunch
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Whether it's page transitions or a customized contact form, WordPress users are only a few clicks away from building a website.
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Note: WordPress's ease of use may encourage new users to forget about website security. However, the popularity of WordPress increases the activity of malware and other issues.
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Note: WordPress's ease of use may encourage new users to forget about website security. However, the popularity of WordPress increases the activity of malware and other issues.
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It is important to choose extremely difficult or random passwords for the administrators and for the database. This guards against random brute-force attacks.
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It is important to choose extremely difficult or random passwords for the administrators and for the database. This guards against random brute-force attacks.
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Using tools such as [Jetpack](https://jetpack.com/) and an [SSL certificate](https://www.verisign.com/en_US/website-presence/website-optimization/ssl-certificates/index.xhtml) increases your protection against unwanted attacks.
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Using tools such as [Jetpack](https://jetpack.com/) and an [SSL certificate](https://www.verisign.com/en_US/website-presence/website-optimization/ssl-certificates/index.xhtml) increases your protection against unwanted attacks.
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