WordPress/CMS Overview

 

2.2 WordPress / CMS Overview

1. What is a CMS?

• CMS (Content Management System) is software used to create, manage, and update website content without technical coding knowledge.

• It allows you to add pages, images, videos, and blogs easily through a user-friendly dashboard.

Examples of CMS platforms:

• WordPress – Most popular CMS (~40% of websites use it)

• Wix – Drag-and-drop builder for beginners

• Joomla – Flexible but slightly technical

• Shopify – For e-commerce websites

• Drupal – Advanced, suitable for large projects

2. Why use WordPress?

• Free and open-source platform.

• Easy to install and use (no coding needed).

• Thousands of free and paid themes and plugins available.

• SEO-friendly and mobile responsive.

• Regularly updated and supported by a large community.

3. Key Elements in WordPress:

• Dashboard: The control panel of your website.

• Themes: Design templates that define the website’s look.

• Plugins: Add extra features (e.g., contact forms, SEO tools).

• Pages: Static content like About, Contact, Services.

• Posts: Blog articles or news updates.

• Media Library: Stores images and videos.