WordPress is a free, open-source content management system that is user-friendly and search engine optimized, making it ideal for creating professional-looking websites. Users can choose from thousands of themes and plugins to customize their site, with themes controlling the website's appearance and plugins adding functionality like contact forms. The document emphasizes the importance of blogging for regular content updates and provides resources for further learning.

1. Building a website with WordPress
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2. What is WordPress
 A free open-source Content Management System (CMS)
 Easy to use
 Search engine friendly – Google loves WordPress websites!
 Professional looking websites
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3. WordPress Themes
 Themes determine how website looks
 Thousands of free themes and paid for themes available
 Browse free themes at http://wordpress.org/themes/
 Imagine your website fitingt into one of those themes
 Imagine changing pictures and adding your own text to the theme
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4. Plugins
 Plugins add functionality to your website
 Similar to apps on your smartphone
 Examples include contact forms and search engine optimisation
plugins
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5. Pages and Posts
 Pages are for creating content such as your services, a contact page
and home page
 Posts are blog posts – regular articles written and published on your
website
 Blogging is essential for all websites
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6. Conclusion
WordPress is a great tool for developing your website.
Learn more at www.wordpress.org and www.firstwebsitesuccess.com
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