Gnu World » WordPress http://www.gnuworld.co.za Just another Gnu World WP Development Network site Mon, 07 May 2012 21:11:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Benefits of Using WordPress http://www.gnuworld.co.za/2010/08/why-does-gnu-world-use-wordpress/ http://www.gnuworld.co.za/2010/08/why-does-gnu-world-use-wordpress/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:04:05 +0000 Leon http://www.gnuworld.co.za/?p=3605 Gnu World offers its clients the option to build websites that incorporate the flexible and effective WordPress Content Management System (CMS). This allows clients with simpler, smaller websites to have complete command over content and website administration. WordPress is a popular CMS for the following reasons:


WordPress helps to keep things current


A big turnoff for visitors is outdated content such as advertisements for events that have taken place, special offers that have ended and contact information for employees that have quit. WordPress makes it extraordinarily easy to create and delete pages and posts. You don’t even need to know what HTML is.


WordPress Dashboard Screenshot


An uncomplicated administrator “Dashboard” with a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface allows editors to restructure menus, write or style rich text and add lists, tables, images and videos.


Blog posts are organized according to dates, categories and keywords and can be subscribed to via RSS feeds, making it simple for subscribers and return visitors to keep abreast of new content.


WordPress is very SEO Friendly and complies to Web Standards


Being accessible to Search Engines such as Google is extremely important. A beautiful site with no visitors is rather useless and a little sad too. Standard WordPress features including XML sitemaps and automated search engine friendly URL’s are utilized to ensure that websites are 100% search engine friendly and comply with all Web Standards.


Using WordPress is easy


You don’t need to buy a book or attend a lengthy seminar to figure out how to run your website. Most people have no problem understanding the back-end interface. However, if you get stuck or are unsure how to do something, there is always a lot of help right at your fingertips:


  • Ask Gnu World. We are always happy to help you get the most out of your website.
  • Watch YouTube. There are many excellent WordPress tutorial videos.
  • Visit www.wordpress.tv. for training videos.
  • Search for answers to your questions in community forums. Chances are your question has already been answered in detail.


WordPress gets better every day


Improved versions of WordPress with new features are released often. Developers are also continuously writing new plug-ins to extend the functionality off the CMS, making it more powerful and versatile than ever before.


Contact Gnu World now if you’re looking to set up or redesign a WordPress website.

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