When most people think of WordPress, they immediately think of personal blogs. Stepping up to a self-hosted WordPress blog is certainly a major step for anyone who had previously only dabbled in Blogspot, for example, but don’t forget that WordPress is actually a lot more versatile than that. There are several “professional” blogs that are powered by WordPress, dishing out technology news and other goodies through the familiar look and feel of WordPress.
What’s more, you don’t even need to restrict yourself to blogs. WordPress is a great tool for sites that are relatively static as well, making web design a heck of lot easier for beginning entrepreneurs and other people with limited tech-savvy skills. For example, if you have a small business, it doesn’t take much to download a free WordPress theme, create a unique banner, and load it all up as your official website. The versatility of WordPress is great, because you can change the links in your sidebar or adjust your site’s overall appearance without having to go through each individual file.
I remember years ago when I still had a free website on Geocities. It was a pain each time I wanted a new look for the site, because I would have to go through each file individually. I’d have to change the navigation on every page. With WordPress, this isn’t necessary, because the content is essentially separated from the layout.
I’m actually thinking of migrating my current freelance writing website to a WordPress design for this very reason. What’s your take on the matter? Assuming there is some personalization and unique branding, would you go with WordPress for your business site?
Kevin Hazard
September 12, 2007 2:50 pm
A self-hosted installation of WordPress is a great way to start more of a “real presence.” In addition to the abundance of themes and tutorials about WordPress, the user base has developed plugins to tie in just about anything you can think of.
This blog talks about a construction company using a blog to create their online presence (and a few additional benefits of the blog format for a business).
Collin
September 12, 2007 3:36 pm
Well like you know Gary. I can’t! Which really ticks me off because all of you guys have great sites and mine looks so 90′s. But maybe soon if I can start making some money I can afford to hire someone to redo my site and maybe move it to a better host who supports word press.
Collin
blogadmin
September 12, 2007 3:44 pm
I have convinced 2 local realtors to use a blog format for their site. Imagine pushing out a new house on the market by RSS. It’s the way of the future!
Collin
September 12, 2007 3:50 pm
I can really see that happening. I have only been reading RSS feeds a few weeks and I look forward to them everyday now. I really need to find a way to increase my blog’s RSS subs tho……hahaha I think its still just only me
blogadmin
September 12, 2007 3:59 pm
One way to increase your RSS that I found worked was to post your RSS feed instead of your site/blog when you post a comment.
Collin
September 12, 2007 4:54 pm
This may sound dumb bud but how do I do that
blogadmin
September 12, 2007 4:57 pm
IN the URI box just paste http://feeds.feedburner.com/YourWorldGallery instead of your site.
Collin
September 12, 2007 5:01 pm
Does this work
Ashwini
September 15, 2007 2:44 am
Wrodpress is professional & rocks, and after my experience, blogger sucks..