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Why WordPress is a great choice as a web site CMS.

WordPress is a great software which often does not get the credit and appreciation that it deserves. When people think of WordPress, they think of it as just a simple, sometimes cheesey blogging script like any other. But that's the OLD WordPress. WordPress is not just any blogging software, it is the BEST blogging software which is FREE.

WordPress is "simple", and we agree with that statement. But due to its simplicity, it is open to possibilities. We have seen WordPress being used in many ways and by some of the top businesses in the industry. It is a powerful tool with robust features.

We have compiled a few reasons why you should use WordPress, in what ways you can use WordPress, and who is using WordPress.

WordPress is an Open Source Software
WordPress is an Open Source software which means it is free! It maybe used on any personal, and/or commercial projects without costing you a single penny other than design customization and implementation.

Why would you want to pay a company, a yearly license fee that does the same job as WordPress with a difficult user interface? Many high-end CMS systems require “Seat Licenses” which means that you have to pay them per user for whoever will be using it. On the other hand WordPress is free.

User Friendly
WordPress does not require you to be an expert with computer knowledge in order to be able to update your website and/or blog. As a matter of fact, it's as easy as using Microsoft Word which is perfect for the technically challenged.

Custom Design
Although WordPress offers thousands of free designs, we don't like to stick our clients with the same design as everyone else who has a WordPress website. We can design you a custom theme that is original to you and your company's branding.

Extended Plugins
WordPress has many plugins that can assist you in making WordPress function however you want it to including event calendars and Twitter integration. The possibilities are endless!

Standard Web Compliance
WordPress have gone to great lengths to make sure every bit of the generated code is in full compliance with the standards of the W3C. This is important not only for interoperability with today’s browser but also for forward compatibility with the tools of the next generation.

Easy Upgrades
Upgrading from previous versions and other software is a piece of cake. They have added a new feature in their recent release that allows a one click upgrade for all features in WordPress.

Spam Protection
WordPress comes built in with very robust tools such as an integrated blacklist and open proxy checker to manage and eliminate comment spam on your blog. There is also a large quantity of plugins that can take this functionality a step further.

Full User Registration
WordPress has a built-in user registration system that (if you choose) can allow people to register and maintain profiles and leave authenticated comments on your blog. You can optionally close comments for non-registered users. There are also plugins that hide posts from lower level users.

Cross Blog Communication and Search Engines
WordPress fully supports both the Trackback and Pingback standards. It notifies search engines and other top blogging services with the use of Ping-o-Matic. Above are just some of the features and reasons that should convince you to use WordPress.

There are a huge resource of plugins and other features that we did not mention in this post. If you have specific questions, feel free to email us.