Today, creating a website almost inevitably involves WordPress. Over 40% of all websites worldwide already run on this system – from small blogs to international brands. But why has WordPress overtaken all other Content Management Systems (CMS) so clearly? And what exactly is a CMS?
What is a CMS?
A Content Management System (CMS) is software that allows you to create, edit, and manage website content – texts, images, videos, or products – without programming knowledge. It separates the technical side (code, structure) from the content, so you can maintain your website easily, similar to editing a document.
Well-known CMS besides WordPress include Joomla, Drupal, and Typo3. Over the years, WordPress has established itself as the clear market leader – for good reason.
Why WordPress Leads
- Easy to use: Even beginners can adjust content, add pages, or swap images – without writing code.
- Unlimited customization: Thousands of themes and plugins let you tailor WordPress to almost any project.
- SEO-friendly: WordPress is designed to be search-engine-friendly. With plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math, content can be optimized for Google easily.
- Regular updates & security: A huge developer community provides ongoing improvements, security patches, and new features.
- Open source & free: WordPress is freely available – you only pay for hosting and optionally premium themes or plugins.
Benefits of a CMS in General
The biggest advantage of a CMS: You stay in control. You can update texts, publish blog posts, or add new pages anytime without relying on a developer. Additionally, content is managed centrally, SEO can be integrated, and user permissions can be assigned individually.
For businesses, freelancers, and creatives, this means more flexibility, lower costs, and the freedom to grow your website organically.
WordPress combines all these advantages in one system that is intuitive, flexible, and future-proof. It has established itself not only technically but also emotionally as the CMS for creatives – open, free, and infinitely expandable.
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