WordPress Admin Panel

WordPress is getting more and more popular in the world of website building. It has so many benefits for clients to be able to update and edit themselves through the WordPress dashboard. And there are lots of great tutorials that will help you learn everything that you need to know about working behind the scenes of your WordPress site.

WordPress started out being known for its blogging capabilities, but many businesses are now using WordPress to combine their main website and blog so they are both on one single domain.  But is it really necessary to do this?  Are there any benefits for a website that uses WordPress?  Yes, there definitely is! There are several great reasons to choose WordPress for your website.  Here is our list:

• Easy to Use – WordPress is an application that is installed on your web server.  You can update your site’s pages, add articles/blog posts, and personalize your theme through the WordPress dashboard which is easily accessed through a special login page.
• SEO Optimization – The blogging capabilities can help your website with SEO and optimization.  We all know how important that is!  A blog allows you to add fresh, new and consistent content to your website.  Google and other search engines love a site that is updated on a regular basis. Your articles and posts should attract interest and draw readers in.  Also, many WordPress themes are being created with optimization already built in so be sure to keep this in mind when choosing a theme.
• Plugins/Widgets – A WordPress plugin is a special tool that extends the functionality of WordPress.  You can do anything from add a contact form, a photo gallery, an ad section in your sidebar, or even add connection between your social networks like Twitter and Facebook.  The possibilities are endless.  There are hundreds or plugins to choose from and they are free too!
• Customizable Themes – A  WordPress theme, similar to Plugins and Widgets are also available for free and can be custized.  Adding and changing things like the header, background, fonts, navigation and overall site colors are simple with some knowledge of CSS or you can hire us (hint hint)!
• Inexpensive – In this day and age many businesses cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars to have a site built from the ground up.  But with WordPress, you can get a professional looking website and blog (all in one) for just a fraction of the cost.

If you are interested in starting a WordPress site or even moving your current site over to WordPress from html, then please contact us at advisor@onehundredten.com. We would be happy to help you!