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Introduction to WordPress

How WordPress Work

Table of contents

Here's how it works

Foundation (Hosting)

Just like a house needs a plot of land to be built on, WordPress needs a place to exist on the internet. This is called hosting. It’s like renting space on the internet where your website will live.

Framework (WordPress Core)

This is the basic structure of your house (website). WordPress provides the essential framework – it’s the backbone of your site. It manages all your content, like text, images, and videos.

Design (Themes)

Choosing a theme is like choosing the style of your house. WordPress offers a bunch of themes, which are pre-designed templates that determine how your website looks. You can pick a theme that matches what you want your site to look like.

Customization (Plugins)

Just like how you might add furniture or gadgets to your house, plugins are like add-ons that give your website extra functionality. Want a contact form, a slideshow, or an online store? There’s probably a plugin for that!

Content (Pages & Posts)

This is like the furniture, photos, and decorations you put in your house to make it feel like home. In WordPress, you create content by making pages for things like your home, about, and contact pages, and posts for your blog articles.

Maintenance (Updates & Security)

Just like a house needs regular maintenance, WordPress needs updates to keep things running smoothly and to stay secure. You’ll need to update your themes, plugins, and the WordPress core itself to keep your site safe and up-to-date.

WordPress is popular because it’s user-friendly and flexible. Even if you’re new to building websites, WordPress makes it relatively easy to create a professional-looking site without needing to be a tech expert. With some creativity and exploration, you can make a fantastic website using WordPress!