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WordPress

Quick answer · What is WordPress?

An open-source content management system used to create and manage websites through software installed in a hosting environment.

IN PRACTICE

WordPress: an example

An editor writes a post in WordPress while the site's theme determines how the published post appears.

KEEP IN MIND

WordPress software and a particular hosting provider's bundled service have different responsibilities and features.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of WordPress?

An editor writes a post in WordPress while the site's theme determines how the published post appears.

Are WordPress software and a host's bundled service the same thing?

WordPress software and a particular hosting provider's bundled service have different responsibilities and features.

Which concepts should I read alongside WordPress?

Content management system: Software for organizing, editing, and publishing content through an application interface.
WordPress theme: A collection of templates and styling that controls a WordPress site's presentation and, depending on its type, editing features.