Lesson 1. Introducing WordPress
In this lesson, you learn the basics of WordPress, different ways you can run WordPress, and ways to create your account on WordPress.com.
Understanding What WordPress Is
WordPress is a powerful blog (short for web log) publishing system and content management system that is simple to set up and use. You can set up and manage your entire blog from any web browser. You don’t need to be a web programmer or have a degree in information technology to start using it. All you need to know is how to log in, type your content, and click a button so the world can read your masterpiece.
So why should you use WordPress for your blog or—as many people have done—as the framework for your entire website? The answer is simple: ...
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