1. WordPress is Open Source You have many Content Management System (CMS) options available for you to build your website. There are multiple content management systems available to build your website on. The majority of these, however are proprietary which means that they need to be either purchased, leased or licensed. This makes these CMS vendors closed source frameworks. In the case of closed source CMS vendor company software they are responsible for updates, security, backups, and more of a website which makes them more costly. Because WordPress is an open source CMS framework it means that you are responsible for exactly how your website runs and due to the enormous range of plugins available you can manage all this in house for a fraction of the cost. In conclusion: WordPress being an open source CMS framework this is the go system for Website Designers and Web Developers like Site Ninjas. 2. WooCommerce and WordPress Offer The Best Of Both Worlds Quite often when starting a business the last thing considered is having a website. Now in the 2020s it is a necessity. Not only having a website but one that is created with a vision that at some point it may be a platform for you to sell your service or products directly through your website. By choosing to have a website created at the commencement of your business journey, in a way that can fulfil your potential moving forward means that you can keep costs down in the long run not having to hire website designers and web developers on more than one occasion. Wordpress uses a plugin called WooCommerce which is an e-commerce software. This is WordPress’ default shopping cart option which works extremely well on their CMS. In conclusion: In the new age we are in it Is important that when starting your business you need to be thinking about the development of a website early on. This will save you money in the long run. 3. WordPress’ Framework is Scalable Despite our advice for your to have a general direction for your website from the offset in starting your business there is no need to be too concerned if you have not thought of this yet.  When eventually it is time to scale up your website to match your business needs then because of the way the WordPress CMS operates you can easily accomplish this. As we aforementioned with WordPress having such a huge community of web developers, there are the constant rotation of updates and plugins being released and available to improve websites. What is a Plugin?  A plugin is a piece of software that is programmed and developed which can be installed on a website that allows different functionalities to work. For an example If a website requires the need for image galleries, subscription forms and for e-commerce business, WooCommerce plugin to enable an online shopping cart functionality. 4. Security and Ease of Updates How do WordPress manage its Security and Updates? Once again due to WordPress being open source it means that security patches for malware are frequently updated. As a result of your website being able to be frequently updated, your WordPress website is going to be much less vulnerable to cyber-attacks. One of the best things with WordPress is you never need to worry about is any potential compatibility issues as they are a thing of the past. By having frequent updates it would mean that your website will display and function in the way it is meant to. If you opt for a managed approach as apposed to self management of your CMS then you can expect that your WordPress web developer or website builder to conduct updates for you. With WordPress security and updates they are very easy to scan and perform so you can be confident that your website will continue to function how envisaged in a way that can be done behind the scenes never resulting in any website down time. 5. WordPress Offers Endless Web Design Capabilities Do WordPress websites have to use template kits? In short no. There is a common misconception that because WordPress is a free to low cost open source CMS that nearly anyone can use, the design and functionality are defined by a preset theme. This is most part true but what many don’t realise, which affects the larger corporation companies who require custom coded websites is that fully custom websites can be created on WordPress too. By finding a trusted and reliable web developer such as the team we have here at Site Ninjas you cane be sure that a custom coded website can be created. There are endless options available with WordPress whether it be in the way of template kits and themes or developed custom coded it can all be done. 6. WordPress Puts The User First How effective is WordPress? Being extremely user friendly and easy to use which requires very little training it makes it so popular with website designers and web developers no matter the knowledge base of the website builder. Wordpress offers many tools via plugins which makes creating, managing and maintaining your website super easy. Two of the trusted plugins Site Ninjas use are Rank Math and Site Kit by Google. With Rank Math and Site Kit by Google for example it allows those managing the website to be able to programme and check how your website is running in terms of Google ranking and site health. Wordpress has always kept true to their philosophy, staying true to their users by providing an easy to use framework. This means that any unwanted confusion that can overwhelm a website builder is kept to a minimum. The way WordPress serves all of its users, no matter their needs they have created such a huge user base. There are makeup artists, plumbers, blogging platforms, b2b, b2c companies all using WordPress. The destination to your business is limitless with WordPress. There are multiple content management systems available to build your website on. The majority of these, however are proprietary which means that they need to be either purchased, leased or licensed. This makes these CMS vendors closed source frameworks.  In the case of closed source CMS vendor company software they are responsible for updates, security, backups, and more of a website which makes them more costly.  Because WordPress is an open source CMS framework it means that you are responsible for exactly how your website runs and due to the enormous range of plugins available you can manage all this in house for a fraction of the cost.  In conclusion: WordPress being an open source CMS framework this is the go system for Website Designers and Web Developers like Site Ninjas. 2. WooCommerce and WordPress Offer The Best Of Both Worlds Quite often when starting a business the last thing considered is having a website. Now in the 2020s it is a necessity. Not only having a website but one that is created with a vision that at some point it may be a platform for you to sell your service or products directly through your website.  By choosing to have a website created at the commencement of your business journey, in a way that can fulfil your potential moving forward means that you can keep costs down in the long run not having to hire website designers and web developers on more than one occasion.  Wordpress uses a plugin called WooCommerce which is an e-commerce software. This is WordPress’ default shopping cart option which works extremely well on their CMS.  In conclusion: In the new age we are in it Is important that when starting your business you need to be thinking about the development of a website early on. This will save you money in the long run. 3. WordPress’ Framework is Scalable Despite our advice for your to have a general direction for your website from the offset in starting your business there is no need to be too concerned if you have not thought of this yet.  When eventually it is time to scale up your website to match your business needs then because of the way the WordPress CMS operates you can easily accomplish this. As we aforementioned with WordPress having such a huge community of web developers, there are the constant rotation of updates and plugins being released and available to improve websites.  What is a Plugin?  A plugin is a piece of software that is programmed and developed which can be installed on a website that allows different functionalities to work. For an example If a website requires the need for image galleries, subscription forms and for e-commerce business, WooCommerce plugin to enable an online shopping cart functionality.  4. Security and Ease of Updates How do WordPress manage its Security and Updates? Once again due to WordPress being open source it means that security patches for malware are frequently updated. As a result of your website being able to be frequently updated, your WordPress website is going to be much less vulnerable to cyber-attacks. One of the best things with WordPress is you never need to worry about is any potential compatibility issues as they are a thing of the past. By having frequent updates it would mean that your website will display and function in the way it is meant to.  If you opt for a managed approach as apposed to self management of your CMS then you can expect that your WordPress web developer or website builder to conduct updates for you. With WordPress security and updates they are very easy to scan and perform so you can be confident that your website will continue to function how envisaged in a way that can be done behind the scenes never resulting in any website down time.  5. WordPress Offers Endless Web Design Capabilities Do WordPress websites have to use template kits? In short no. There is a common misconception that because WordPress is a free to low cost open source CMS that nearly anyone can use, the design and functionality are defined by a preset theme. This is most part true but what many don’t realise, which affects the larger corporation companies who require custom coded websites is that fully custom websites can be created on WordPress too. By finding a trusted and reliable web developer such as the team we have here at Site Ninjas you cane be sure that a custom coded website can be created. There are endless options available with WordPress whether it be in the way of template kits and themes or developed custom coded it can all be done.  6. WordPress Puts The User First How effective is WordPress? Being extremely user friendly and easy to use which requires very little training it makes it so popular with website designers and web developers no matter the knowledge base of the website builder. Wordpress offers many tools via plugins which makes creating, managing and maintaining your website super easy. Two of the trusted plugins Site Ninjas use are Rank Math and Site Kit by Google. With Rank Math and Site Kit by Google for example it allows those managing the website to be able to programme and check how your website is running in terms of Google ranking and site health. Wordpress has always kept true to their philosophy, staying true to their users by providing an easy to use framework. This means that any unwanted confusion that can overwhelm a website builder is kept to a minimum.  The way WordPress serves all of its users, no matter their needs they have created such a huge user base. There are makeup artists, plumbers, blogging platforms, b2b, b2c companies all using WordPress.  The destination to your business is limitless with WordPress.