Wordpress is my preferred platform/software that I’m using to use to build websites for making money online. I was torn between using software such as Joomla, Frontpage, and even BANS (Build A Niche Store). My first few sites were not going to be that extensive so I decided to give Wordpress a try. I have to tell you, I really love working with Wordpress and now use it for building almost all my websites!
Here are my top ten reasons to use Wordpress:
1. Wordpress is free! Everyone loves something that is truly free.
2. Wordpress is easy to install – if you have a hosting account with Host Gator all you have to do is click on a link and it will automatically install itself.
3. Wordpress Themes – you can try out 100’s of different themes. Most themes are free as well! I really like that you can preview what your site will look like with a new theme you are thinking about by just clicking on a button in the administration page.
4. Wordpress Plugins – there are also hundreds of plugins that you can instal on your Wordpress site that do everything from making adding YouTube videos on your site in one click, to making SEO’ing of your site simple. The majority of these plugins are also free (although the developers would appreciate a donation 
).
5. Wordpress Widgets – widgets are like plugins but are designed as a very simple way to arrange the look of your sidebars. You can add/remove things such as pages, recently posted articles, links, categories, etc. Widgets make creating the look of your website very easy.
6. World Class Support – Wordpress support is free and extensive. There are many different forums, video’s, blogs, etc. that provide you with the support you need. If you want to get to the ‘official’ Wordpress support page then just click on the help button located in the top right corner of the administration page of your site.
7. Easy to Learn and Use – Most people new to Wordpress (with limited skills) can be up and running/publishing their website within a few hours as it is very intuitive to use.
8. Wordpress isn’t just for blogs – you can easily make ‘normal’ website with it as well.
9. Free and easy to upgrade! Wordpress will tell you when there is an upgrade available. All you have to do is click on upgrade and you’re done.
10. Amazing SEO – right out of the box, Wordpress provides very good search engine optimization. If you want to tweak your SEO than all you have to do is add a plugin like “All in One SEO Pack”.
There you have it – my top ten reasons to use Wordpress!
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