So, what are the benefits of using WordPress on your website?
Low Cost
WordPress is very cost-effective, especially if you learn how to use it yourself. Small businesses and limited budgets gravitate to it because hiring a professional is often not necessary. WordPress themes range in price from free to around $100. Hosting can be very low-cost, dependimg on your needs.
Usability
WordPress is comparatively easy to use. There is a large support and educational community that keeps it going. Support is available on forums, thousands of blogs and WordPress.org. With its use being so prevalent, help is always available.
Adaptability
WordPress’ use of modules called themes give the user almost unlimited control over customization. Plugins are add-on modules that add incredible functionality. Because there is a large community that develops and supports WordPress, there are hundreds of plugins available (in both free and premium versions).
Social Media Integration
WordPress integrates very well with social media. Blog posts can be scheduled to published on social media sites. Social media content such as YouTube videos and podcasts can also be imported into WordPress posts and pages. WordPress has a built-in comment system or you can use third-party tools like Disqus.
Search Engine Optimization
Right out of the box, WordPress is very SEO-friendly. But to keep your site optimized amidst an ever-changing SEO environment, plug-ins (both free and premium) can be used to manage all your SEO.
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