As a web design company, there are many ways to build websites. You’ve probably even heard of some of them — Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy Builder, or even Shopify. At Hopewell, our primary goal is to create high-quality, user-friendly websites that meet the needs and goals of our clients. To achieve this, we only use WordPress to craft our websites.In this post, we’ll explore why we specialize in WordPress for our web design projects and how it benefits both us and our clients in the long run.
There are two versions of WordPress
WordPress.com is a DIY builder like Weebly, Wix, or Squarespace. You pay a monthly fee and build the site yourself within the limits of the builder. If you need help, you contact WordPress.com. WordPress.org is the same technology except you download and host it yourself. By hosting it yourself, you have more capabilities and flexibility to customize how you see fit. We use the WordPress.org version — and so do millions of others. We host WordPress for you, so you don’t have to worry about it.
WordPress is the #1 CMS used across the web
WordPress is used by 61.7% of all the websites whose content management system we know. This is 43.4% of all websites.
According to W3Techs WordPress powers 43.4% of all websites on the internet and 61.7% of all websites that use a Content Management System (CMS). This means WordPress is in no danger of disappearing. If you need a website, WordPress is the most popular route by far.
Here are 10 notable websites that use WordPress:
- TechCrunch – A leading technology news website.
- BBC America – The American counterpart of the British Broadcasting Corporation.
- The New Yorker – The famous American magazine known for its reporting, commentary, and cartoons.
- Time Magazine – A well-known American news magazine.
- Wired – A website focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and business.
- Sony Music – The website for the global music giant.
- Microsoft News – A major technology and news outlet.
- The White House – The official website of the President of the United States.
- Mercedes-Benz – The website of the luxury car brand.
- Bloomberg Professional – A site offering business and financial information.
As you can see, companies and organizations of all sizes leverage WordPress for their diverse needs.
Flexibility and Customization
WordPress is an open-source platform, which means that it’s highly flexible and customizable. This means that we can create custom designs and functionalities for our clients’ websites, tailored to their specific goals and needs. WordPress also has a vast library of plugins and themes that allow us to add features and styles to the website, making it easy to customize and update.
Ease of Use
Another reason we love WordPress is its ease of use. It has a user-friendly interface, that makes it simple to make small updates without in-depth technical skills. This saves you time and money in the long run, as you won’t need to rely on us for every small change you want to make to your site.
SEO-Friendly
WordPress is built with SEO in mind. It comes with many built-in features that make it easy to optimize your website for search engines. These include features like clean URLs, meta descriptions, and title tags. Additionally, there are many plugins available like Yoast or RankMath, that can help improve your website’s SEO even further.
Security
Website security is a top concern for all businesses, and WordPress takes security very seriously. Because WordPress is so popular, it’s constantly updated, with new features and security patches. This means you can have peace of mind knowing your website is always up-to-date and secure. Additionally, WordPress has a large community of developers who create plugins that can enhance security even furthur.
Community and Support
Finally, we appreciate the vibrant WordPress community and the vast amount of support available. If we run into any issues while working on a project, we can usually find a solution quickly by searching the community forums or consulting with other WordPress experts.
We’re experts in WordPress
We’ve been building WordPress websites for over 10 years and it’s an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes. It’s flexible, user-friendly, SEO-friendly, secure, and has a vast community of support. By using WordPress, we can create affordable, high-quality websites that meet the unique needs of each of our clients.
