WordPress

On one of the first iterations of their website, WordPress labeled itself as a “personal publishing platform.” I love a good use of alliteration, but it seems like that’s simply a fancy way of saying “it’s for bloggers,” right? Which is probably why so many people think that non-bloggers shouldn’t use WordPress.  It’s been around for over 15 years… Things have changed a lot since 2003 — for you + for WordPress. In fact, their current tagline ends with “you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app.”…

There’s loads of information available about what’s required to run WordPress. But how do you know which info is right for you? Start with the basics. It’s too easy to get caught up in shiny object syndrome + decision overwhelm. I know, I’ve been there. Which is why I wrote this guide of the only things you need to start using WordPress. The time required to run WordPress Most posts + resources that break down WordPress requirements don’t discuss this key component. I think it’s because it’s hard to put…

If you don’t know what WordPress even is, start by reading this breakdown. Then you’ll be ready to dig into the nuances of the 2 sources that you can get WordPress from. Because WordPress as a tool is the same when talking about WordPress.com vs WordPress.org. The difference is in what pieces of the tool are available to you + what they cost. Spoiler alert: The .org option is not limited to non-profits. Like most things that are free online, at some point the people behind that thing want to…

Maybe you’ve seen the backend of a site that uses it but still wonder “what is WordPress?” It’s a great question — especially for anyone considering whether to use it for their blog or small business. As defined on their site, it is open source software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app. And I think it’s a great definition, if you know what those things mean. We’re going to dive into the nerdier bits of what it even is. But I want to also add…