What is WordPress?

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do people make websites?” — the answer, more often than not, is WordPress. WordPress is a free tool that lets you build and manage a website without needing to know how to code. It’s like the engine behind the website, helping you control what your site looks like, what it says, and how it works.

At its core, WordPress is software that helps you create and update pages, add pictures, publish blogs, run contact forms, sell products, and more — all from a simple dashboard. It started as a blogging platform but has become one of the most popular ways to build almost any kind of website, from basic one-pagers to full online stores.

So, What Can You Do with WordPress?

• Create a personal blog to share your thoughts and stories
• Build a business website with pages, services, and contact forms
• Launch an online shop to sell products
• Run a membership or subscription-based site
• Manage a school or non-profit site with updates and newsletters

Why WordPress Is So Popular

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites in the world. Why? Because it’s:

• Free and open-source: No software costs. You only pay for hosting.
• Flexible: Thousands of themes and plugins help you customise your site without hiring a developer.
• User-friendly: You can update text, add photos, or publish a blog post with just a few clicks.
• SEO-friendly: WordPress makes it easier for Google to find and list your site, which helps with visibility online.
• Scalable: Start simple, and grow your site as your needs grow — no need to rebuild.

How WordPress Works for You

Let’s say you own a small bakery. With WordPress, you can:

• Create an About page and a Contact page
• Add a Gallery with photos of your cakes and treats
• Start a Blog to share recipes or updates
• Accept orders using a shop plugin

Everything is managed through an admin area called the Dashboard. If you’ve used email or Microsoft Word, you’ll find it familiar and easy to use.

Why IDS WebDesign Uses WordPress

At IDS Hosting and IDS WebDesign, we build most of our content-managed websites with WordPress. Here’s why:

• It’s fast, reliable, and secure when hosted properly
• It’s easy for our clients to manage themselves
• It’s great for SEO — your site is more likely to rank well in Google
• It supports everything from blogs to online shops to business portfolios
• We can customise the design and structure to fit any business

Need Help Getting Started?

If you want a website that’s affordable, easy to manage, and built to grow with your needs, WordPress is a smart choice. And we can help. Our team designs and builds WordPress sites that are clean, modern, and simple to use — whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an old site.

WordPress gives you control. IDS WebDesign makes it simple.