What is WordPress?

WordPress is a content management system (CMS) for websites and blogs. Edit content with a word processor-type interface, change how your site looks using themes, and add functionality with plugins.


WordPress.COM vs WordPress.ORG

WordPress.com is a hosted solution for personal sites. Easy to set up, a limited number of themes to choose from and no plugins allowed. WordPress.org is a self-hosted solution that allows use of any theme and plugin, but you pay for hosting and are responsible for maintaining your site. Which is best depends on what you need.

Basics

Look & Feel

Content

WordPress Specifics

Images

Functionality