{"id":5368,"date":"2025-04-11T08:53:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/?p=5368"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:20:39","slug":"what-is-wordpress-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is WordPress? A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the World\u2019s Most Popular Website Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"592\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"331\">What is WordPress a beginner\u2019s guide<\/strong> \u2013 If you&#8217;re new to building websites or blogs, this guide is the perfect place to start. Whether you&#8217;re launching a personal blog, setting up an online store, or creating a professional portfolio, WordPress is the most powerful and user-friendly tool to do it.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"634\">\ud83d\udd11 <strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"634\">Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"696\">\u2705 Understand <em data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"670\">what WordPress is<\/em> and why it&#8217;s so popular<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"771\">\u2705 Learn the difference between <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"747\">WordPress.com<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"769\">WordPress.org<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"838\">\u2705 Discover what kind of websites you can build using WordPress<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"899\">\u2705 Find out why millions of users and businesses trust it<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"963\">\u2705 Explore the benefits, features, and customization options<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1017\">\u2705 Get links to helpful tools, plugins, and themes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1074\">\u2705 Learn how to get started with WordPress in minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1169\">\ud83d\udccc What Is WordPress A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the World\u2019s Most Popular Website Platform<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1193\">What is WordPress?<\/strong> It&#8217;s an open-source <strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1249\">Content Management System (CMS)<\/strong> that powers over <strong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1306\">43% of all websites on the internet<\/strong> (source: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1347\">W3Techs<\/a>). That means nearly <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1392\">half of the internet<\/strong> runs on WordPress!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1625\">But here\u2019s the exciting part \ud83e\udd29 \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1479\">you don\u2019t need to be a coder<\/strong> or a tech wizard to build a stunning website using WordPress. It\u2019s made for <strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1569\">beginners<\/strong>, creatives, entrepreneurs, and even large corporations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1808\">Whether you\u2019re starting a <strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1661\">blog<\/strong>, building a <strong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1691\">business site<\/strong>, or launching a <strong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1737\">full-fledged online store<\/strong>, WordPress gives you <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1779\">complete control<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1807\">endless flexibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1848\">\ud83e\udde9 What Is WordPress For? Use Cases You Should Know<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1912\">Using WordPress, you can build just about any type of website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1940\">\ud83c\udfe2 <strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1940\">Business Websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2012\">\ud83d\uded2 <strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\">eCommerce Stores<\/strong> (via <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2011\">WooCommerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2036\">\u270d\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2036\">Personal Blogs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2078\">\ud83c\udfa8 <strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2078\">Portfolios for Artists\/Designers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2102\">\ud83d\udcc4 <strong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2102\">Online Resumes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2118\">\ud83d\udcac <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2118\">Forums<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2151\">\ud83d\udcf1 <strong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2151\">Social Networking Sites<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2179\">\ud83d\udd10 <strong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2179\">Membership Portals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2236\">\u2026and pretty much <strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2232\">anything else you can dream up<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5369\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Using-Benefits-300x146.png\" alt=\"What Is WordPress? A Beginner\u2019s Guide\" width=\"629\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Using-Benefits-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Using-Benefits.png 322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What Is WordPress Used For?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2241\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2305\">\u2696\ufe0f WordPress Guide: WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2381\">This is where many beginners get confused, so let\u2019s break it down clearly:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%] flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<thead data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<tr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<th data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2407\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2449\">WordPress.com<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2490\">WordPress.org<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<tr data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2708\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2623\">Hosting<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2666\">Hosted by WordPress<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2708\">Self-hosted (you need web hosting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2732\">Customization<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2775\">Limited unless you pay<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2817\">Full control and customization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2926\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2841\">Cost<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2884\">Free for basic use, paid upgrades needed<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2926\">Free software (you pay for hosting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3035\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2950\">Plugins &amp; Themes<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2993\">Limited plugins and themes<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3035\">Thousands of plugins and themes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3059\">Monetization<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3102\">Limited<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3144\">Full freedom to monetize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3259\">\ud83d\udd17 For full flexibility and long-term growth, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3231\">WordPress.org<\/a> is often the better choice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5370\" style=\"width: 465px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"What Is WordPress? A Beginner\u2019s Guide\" width=\"465\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_-432x648.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress.com-vs.-WordPress.org_.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3264\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3300\">\ud83d\udca5 Why WordPress? What Makes It So Popular<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3366\">Still wondering <em data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3337\">what is WordPress<\/em> and why it\u2019s so widely used?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3379\">Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3457\"><strong data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3399\">Easy to Use<\/strong> \u2013 Even complete beginners can create a website in hours<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3518\"><strong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3483\">Open Source &amp; Free<\/strong> \u2013 Anyone can download and use it<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3579\"><strong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3545\">Highly Customizable<\/strong> \u2013 Thousands of themes &amp; plugins<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3678\"><strong data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3599\">SEO-Friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Built with SEO in mind (plus plugins like <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yoast.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3675\">Yoast SEO<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3752\"><strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3703\">Secure &amp; Scalable<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for small blogs or enterprise websites<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3840\"><strong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3785\">Massive Community Support<\/strong> \u2013 Help is always a forum post or YouTube tutorial away<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3968\">\ud83c\udf89 Whether you&#8217;re a student, freelancer, or small business owner \u2014 WordPress makes it easy to bring your ideas to life online.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5371\" style=\"width: 552px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Popular-300x234.png\" alt=\"What Is WordPress? A Beginner\u2019s Guide\" width=\"552\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Popular-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Popular-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Popular-432x336.png 432w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-WordPress-Popular.png 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Why Is WordPress So Popular?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3973\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4034\">\ud83d\udd27 Key Features of WordPress (That Make It a Top Choice)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4117\">Here are some standout features of <strong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4084\">WordPress<\/strong> that every beginner should know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4199\">\ud83e\uddf1 <strong data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4152\">Block Editor (Gutenberg)<\/strong> \u2013 Drag-and-drop content blocks to design pages<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\">\ud83c\udfa8 <strong data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4243\">Thousands of Free &amp; Premium Themes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4325\">\ud83e\udde9 <strong data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4275\">Plugins for Everything<\/strong> \u2013 Contact forms, analytics, galleries, SEO &amp; more<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4389\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4355\">Multilingual Support<\/strong> \u2013 Create websites in any language<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4423\">\ud83d\udd12 <strong data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4423\">User Roles &amp; Permissions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4490\">\ud83d\udcf1 <strong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4450\">Mobile Responsive<\/strong> \u2013 Works perfectly on phones and tablets<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4582\">\u2601\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4516\">Easy Integration<\/strong> \u2013 Connect with tools like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and PayPal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5372\" style=\"width: 552px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Key-Features-of-WordPress-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Key-Features-of-WordPress-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Key-Features-of-WordPress.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Key Features of WordPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4587\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4647\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to Get Started with WordPress (in Just 5 Steps)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4732\">Getting started with <strong data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4687\">WordPress.org<\/strong> is easier than ever. Here\u2019s a quick roadmap:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4840\">\u00a0\ud83d\udcbb <strong data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4769\">Choose a Hosting Provider<\/strong> (e.g., <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4814\">Bluehost<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/world.siteground.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SiteGround<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.in\/?utm_campaign=Brand-Exact|NT:Se|LO:IN&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw2N2_BhCAARIsAK4pEkXUueOZP8bsVIJtCzr3CEdJK6x1XwoVCRsCC5VoocLBJkOCTzZfQyoaAsqiEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostinger<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4870\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4868\">Get a Domain Name<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4936\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4899\">Install WordPress<\/strong> (many hosts offer 1-click install)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"4982\">\ud83c\udfa8 <strong data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4959\">Pick a Theme<\/strong> that fits your brand<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5034\">\ud83e\udde9 <strong data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5008\">Install Plugins<\/strong> for added functionality<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5170\">\ud83d\udd17 You can also check out our guide on <a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5155\">Best eCommerce Website Builders in 2025<\/a> for more help!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5373\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Get-Started-with-WordPress-300x161.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Get-Started-with-WordPress-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Get-Started-with-WordPress-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Get-Started-with-WordPress-432x232.png 432w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/What-Is-WordPress-A-Beginners-Guide-Get-Started-with-WordPress.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Get Started with WordPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5175\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5202\">\ud83d\udcbc Who Uses WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5204\" data-end=\"5264\">Some of the world\u2019s biggest brands use WordPress, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5280\">TechCrunch<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5283\" data-end=\"5296\">BBC America<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5299\" data-end=\"5324\">The Walt Disney Company<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5339\">Sony Music<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5356\">Microsoft News<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5358\" data-end=\"5412\">So, you&#8217;re in great company when you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5417\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5466\">\ud83d\udd01 How WordPress Compares to Other Platforms<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%] flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5930\">\n<thead data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5543\">\n<tr data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5543\">\n<th data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5486\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5504\">WordPress<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5523\">Wix<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5543\">Squarespace<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5620\" data-end=\"5930\">\n<tr data-start=\"5620\" data-end=\"5693\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"5620\" data-end=\"5637\">Customization<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5637\" data-end=\"5655\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5674\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5693\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5694\" data-end=\"5771\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5694\" data-end=\"5711\">Plugins<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5711\" data-end=\"5730\">59,000+<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"5750\">Limited<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5771\">Limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5852\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5789\">Ownership<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5808\">You own it<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5828\">Owned by Wix<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5852\">Owned by Squarespace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5930\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5870\">Cost<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5889\">Hosting required<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5909\">Monthly fee<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5930\">Monthly fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"6017\">If you&#8217;re planning a serious, scalable website \u2014 <strong data-start=\"5981\" data-end=\"6014\">WordPress is the clear winner<\/strong> \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6019\" data-end=\"6022\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6130\">\ud83d\udce3 Final Thoughts on What Is WordPress? A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the World\u2019s Most Popular Website Platform<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6256\">To sum it all up: <strong data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6226\">WordPress is the most powerful, flexible, and beginner-friendly platform<\/strong> to build any kind of website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6258\" data-end=\"6420\">So if you&#8217;re wondering, <em data-start=\"6282\" data-end=\"6302\">What is WordPress?<\/em>, now you know \u2013 it\u2019s the engine behind nearly <strong data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6365\">half the web<\/strong>, trusted by bloggers, businesses, and creatives alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6422\" data-end=\"6523\">Ready to build your dream site? Start with <strong data-start=\"6465\" data-end=\"6478\">WordPress<\/strong> today and unlock limitless possibilities! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6528\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6530\" data-end=\"6553\">\ud83d\udd17 Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6612\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6612\">WordPress.org \u2013 Official Site<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6615\" data-end=\"6672\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6615\" data-end=\"6672\">WooCommerce for Online Stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6675\" data-end=\"6763\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/what-is-cms-beginners-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6675\" data-end=\"6763\">Best Free CMS Platforms for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6845\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/best-ecommerce-website-builders-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6845\" target=\"_blank\">Top eCommerce Website Builders in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6847\" data-end=\"6850\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6852\" data-end=\"6968\">Happy to help you add it to WordPress or include some great content!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is WordPress a beginner\u2019s guide \u2013 If you&#8217;re new to building websites or blogs, this guide is&hellip;","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5377,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3702],"tags":[4104,4103,4105,4098,4100,4099,4102,4101],"class_list":["post-5368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-what-is","tag-free-wordpress-course-for-beginners","tag-how-to-use-wordpress-youtube","tag-learn-wordpress","tag-what-is-wordpress-a-beginners-guide-pdf","tag-wordpress-download","tag-wordpress-for-beginners-pdf","tag-wordpress-login","tag-wordpress-tutorial","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5368"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9520,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5368\/revisions\/9520"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}