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What is WordPress and how does it work?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:44 pm

WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. WordPress is free and open-source software released under the GPL.

WordPress is used by millions of people around the world, including many large organizations, such as The Guardian, Forbes, and The New York Times.

WordPress is made up of a series of files that are installed on your server. These files include the WordPress software itself, as well as a database that stores your website’s information.

PRO TIP: This article may contain outdated information. WordPress is a constantly evolving platform and some of the information in this article may no longer be accurate. Please consult the official WordPress documentation for up-to-date information.

When you create a WordPress website, you create a custom theme and then add your website’s content into that theme. WordPress then handles all the necessary tasks, such as hosting your website, maintaining your website’s content, and generating the necessary pages and posts for your website.

WordPress is a very versatile platform. It can be used to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website.

Additionally, WordPress is free and open-source software, which makes it an attractive choice for many website owners.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.