What is WordPress?
Getting Started
Preview
A content management system
WordPress lets you build websites without writing code — and dig into code when you want more control. It is the most widely used CMS on earth.
Two flavours
- WordPress.org — self-hosted, full control (this course)
- WordPress.com — hosted, simpler, fewer options
What runs a WP site
A WordPress site is PHP + MySQL. Content (posts, pages, settings) lives in the database; themes and plugins are files on the server.
The building blocks
| Piece | What it does |
|---|---|
| Theme | Controls the look/layout |
| Plugin | Adds features (forms, SEO, shop) |
| Post | Blog entries, news |
| Page | Static content: About, Contact |
| Widgets/Blocks | Drag-and-drop content areas |
What you can build
- Business and portfolio sites
- Blogs and news sites
- Online shops (WooCommerce)
- Membership and course sites
Tip: WordPress.org vs .com matters: you want .org (self-hosted) for full control over your site.
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