WordPress accounts for 33.3% of the internet

What exactly is WordPress?

You may never have heard of it before. WordPress is an open-source content management system that has been available since 2003. WordPress is known for its ease of use, virtually unlimited possibilities, and the fact that it is completely free (at least, the WordPress.org version, not the WordPress.com (version).  

Why are more and more people choosing WordPress?

WordPress has many advantages. For example, WordPress is:

• Fully open-source. This means that the system’s source code is freely and openly shared so that many developers can contribute to it.
• Very user-friendly. It is relatively easy for both developers and site owners to maintain and update.
• Easy to index in search engines. WordPress is optimized to be easily indexed by search engines like Google.
• It's secure. Although some web designers disagree, when it comes to security, it's usually better to choose a CMS like WordPress (which hundreds of developers contribute to on a daily basis) than a custom-built CMS.

 

Is WordPress only used by small websites, then?

Certainly not; in fact, there are even government agencies and large international companies that use WordPress. Here are a few examples:

• http://www.mtv.com/news/
• https://sweden.se/
• https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/
• https://www.ca.gov/

 

How did this trend with WordPress actually come about?

How is it possible that a content management system launched in 2003 now dominates more than 33% of the entire internet 16 years later? This is likely due to WordPress’s ease of use and the capabilities it offers. In addition, an increasing number of web designers and digital agencies are working with WordPress. For example, the term WordPress Web Design Agency has even become a household name on the internet over the past few years.  

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Conclusion

We believe this trend will continue to grow for the foreseeable future, and that WordPress is a solid and reliable choice for building your (future) website. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, please feel free to leave a comment or contact us contact Join us.