WordPress
WordPress is an open-source CMS powering over 40% of websites. Maximum flexibility and ecosystem but requires hosting management and plugin maintenance. Still relevant despite newer alternatives.
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Why people pick it
The old reliable that powers more of the web than you'd expect.
Pricing snapshot
free
Free software + hosting/theme/plugin costs vary widely
Best fit
Blogs
Content sites
E-commerce
Choose WordPress if you need
Blogs
Content sites
E-commerce
Business sites
Custom web applications
What WordPress does well
Huge ecosystem
Maximum flexibility
Open source
Mature platform
Endless plugins
Where it can fall short
Security maintenance required
Plugin conflicts
Performance varies
Can feel dated
Hosting complexity
Alternatives
FAQ
What is WordPress best for?
WordPress is strongest for Blogs, Content sites, E-commerce.
Who should consider WordPress?
WordPress fits teams that value Huge ecosystem and Maximum flexibility more than Security maintenance required.
What should you watch before choosing WordPress?
Security maintenance required. Plugin conflicts. Performance varies. Can feel dated. Hosting complexity
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