Getting started in the world of internet marketing can be overwhelming. First you need ideas, but then you need to make them come to life. If you’ve never been technically inclined it’s pretty scary to face the world of technical jargon that goes along with building your website. There are millions of websites out there making money every day that were put together by people just like you, with an idea but no idea how to get there.
Wordpress is a well established way to build a website or blog. Everyone from those with very little experience to those that are expert webmasters use Wordpress because it’s so easy to customize. Unlike other platforms, Wordpress lets you build the site you want in a simple and straightforward way. Wordpress actually started out as a simple way to create blogs, but over the years it’s become a lot more. One of the first questions you need to ask yourself when you’re ready to start building your site is do you want to use Wordpress as a CMS or a blog? Knowing what to use and when isn’t as hard as it sounds.
CMS stands for Content Management System. That means it’s a software designed to allow users to manage the content, pictures, video, and advertisements on their web pages in a simple, easy to navigate platform. It’s based on blocks of content that can be moved from one place to another. CMS is great for web pages that are meant to do more than just blog. You can control navigation, menus, content location, and much more. A blog typically has a static location for most of the content, even if colors and basic design differ.
The truth is Wordpress is a CMS with a fantastic blogging feature. Depending on what you plan to do with your site, Wordpress can be used to create interactive content, video, pictures, and links, along with a functional blog to increase the value you give to your reader. Wordpress gives you all the tools you need to add advertisements, products, shopping carts, or any other features you want to your website. You can customize each page for a different look, while keeping the layout consistent throughout the site. You also have the tools to add widgets and other features to your blog, making it easier for readers to keep up with what’s going on.
Starting something new always seems scary. A lot of people spend a lot of money to hire someone to build their website. You don’t have to worry about whether you’ll be able to build it yourself with Wordpress. The CMS and blog features make it easy to get a professional result from both platforms. Now that you know what to use and when, you’ll be able to make it look like you spent a fortune on your website.
