“We use Wordpress, mainly because of how easy it is for everyone to understand and use. It's not something that only web developers can access, meaning we don't have to rely on one particular person to fix issues with the site or upload content. Nearly everyone at our organization can do it.
Wordpress also has a lot of ways for us to customize, and many integrations that are built into the platform. We have integration for our contact form, mailing list, live chat, payment processor, etc. All of that was easy to set up in Wordpress itself.
The only issue is when the Wordpress install needs to be updated and some of these integrations break. This would happen with any versatile CMS though, and frequently-updated integrations are always fixed quickly.
- Dan Bailey, President of WikiLawn
“If you're looking for a content management system that's easy to use and offers a lot of flexibility, then WordPress is the way to go. By far, it's the most popular CMS on the market. W3Techs reports that WordPress is used by more than 63% of all websites that disclosed which CMS they use!
WordPress is ideal for everything from small informative websites to managing the pages for larger organizations. It offers a ton of themes, templates, and plugins that will save you valuable time and give you greater control of your site. You can create and publish all types of content and multimedia with ease, which means you won't have to rely on a developer to make the changes for you.
What makes WordPress CMS even better is its customization capabilities. You can add and remove modules, throw in CTAs, and take advantage of their drag-and-drop capabilities using plugins. You can also have multiple users and can limit their levels of access depending on what their individual roles and responsibilities entail.
The best part, though, is that WordPress CMS is affordable and won't break the bank. They offer both free and paid options. It's really a win-win situation!
Now, there is one very important thing to keep in mind in terms of security. Because WP is so popular and is open source, it's a popular target for hackers. So, make sure you keep your software, plugins, and themes up to date, regularly backup your site, and practice strong cybersecurity hygiene. This includes making your website secure by having users connect via HTTPS.”
- Casey Crane, SEO Content Manager at The SSL Store
“WordPress is ideal for Content Management. Originally used as a newspaper blog, it has evolved to running some of the leading news and information publications online. WordPress can be used as a Headless CMS, what that means it that you can have advanced functionality of other platforms or custom solutions with a content management backend that makes it super easy for content entry and management. This is the best of both world and its a solution implemented by many large information websites.
When managing a large amount of content and information, the flexibility to add and remove components based on the information is key. WordPress can offer this and encourage site owners to keep information fresh.”
- Paula Glynn, Digital Strategist at Pixelstorm
“It's been my experience that WordPress provides the most flexibility and value as a CMS. I've helped everyone from a small dental office to a publicly-traded company set up Wordpress implementations, and I really like it because it's the most affordable option for the little guys, it's powerful enough to grow with you.
If you're willing or able to take on the administration of the site (or hire someone to set it up for you for $1000-$2000), it saves a lot of money over subscription services. It also gives you a lot more functionality and customization options. As your needs or the complexity of your site grows, it's also possible to develop custom functionality to suit any specific need. I really love it.”
- Elliott Brown, The Director of Marketing for OnPay Payroll Software
“I believe WordPress is the best CMS for informative websites, and for most websites in general. WordPress is an industry standard for a reason. It's easy to install and can be endlessly customized. No two WordPress sites will ever need to look the same. You can use it for just sharing information, or you can add eCommerce integration, a social platform, etc.”
- Rex Freiberger, CEO of Gadget Review
“I've used Wordpress for over 10 years and there are thousands of plugins available to enhance its functionality. I've used other CMS's but Wordpress by far is the most flexible and powerful, and the most automated in terms of things like SEO, other functions. With millions of people developing it for free, it's had one of the highest investments, and it powers a large chunk of the world's websites, including the New York Times and CNN.”
- Anthony Bianco from The Travel Tart
“Wordpress has always been reliable for us and it is easily optimized with the best SEO practices there is. The wide array of plugins and the flexibility of its backend makes it the perfect CMS for informative sites. Its no-frills system makes it easy to manage these types of sites so Wordpress is still the best option for this.”
- Sean Si, CEO of SEO Hacker
“You can create, build, and maintain your own website using a variety of CMS platforms to choose from. But one platform stands out if you want to use a platform that’s user friendly and reliable and that’s WordPress. This is the platform that my company uses. You can make alterations, edits, and updates and deletions to the content of your website. And what’s great about is team members who are working remotely or in-office can also make reiterations of their own. Not only that, but it’s cost-effective and you can also use it whatever size business you are.”
- Scot J Chrisman, Founder and CEO of THE MEDIA HOUSE
“I recommend WordPress as a CMS to anyone who will listen. I know, some roll their eyes at this recommendation but I think it's a great system. It's easy to use and (most importantly) easy for Google to index. This makes it easy to get that precious, free traffic from the organic search listings. In addition, there's a large ecosystem of experienced designers and developers who can help you customize it to your needs. There are good reasons why a third of the internet runs on WordPress.
I know, some criticize WordPress for its security holes. That's an unfair characterization and an easy solution. For one, when you're the largest CMS on the web, you're going to be a target for hackers. It's unfair to criticize WordPress for their success even if it leads to more hacking. The thing is: it's easy to fix these holes. All you need to do is keep your website updated regularly. This can be done manually (for free) or by paying for a Managed Hosting provider who will do it for you. Better yet- soon WordPress will be rolling-out automated updates, making this whole process even easier.”
- David Zimmerman from Reliable Acorn LLC