WordPress as a Content Management System
WordPress is not just for blogs. I had a huge website and 9 subwebs that were created in a combination of Dreamweaver and Frontpage. I was looking for a way to update the sites so they were easier to maintain and it would be easier to add interactive features – wordpress was my answer. Why did I choose Worpress?
- It was easy to install.
- The interface made it easy for anyone to post news or information.
- There are an abundance of plugins to extend the functionality.
- Check out the free themes.
- Abundant support at WordPress.org
- Best of all – it is free and open source.
I host with Bluehost but there are many good hosting services available. 
Click on the link for WordPress in cpanel and you will be redirected to Simple scripts. Click the install button and you are ready to go.
One of the great things about WordPress is the amount of themes available. WordPress installs with 2 default themes but it is simple to upload and change themes. The harder part is choosing one of the thousand available. WordPress has the option to show your blog on the first page of your site or to have a static page as the first page. I chose a magazine style theme that has information on the front page and links to information on other pages. One of my favorite themes is the Revolution Theme by Brian Gardner. The original theme is no longer available but he does have lot of other great themes. His themes are “Premium Themes” meaning they are not free but they come with wonderful support and I thought they were worth every cent. Take a look at the themes and the theme showcase to see what is available.
