WHAT IS WORDPRESS?

FULL HISTORY OF WORDPRESS

HISTORY OF WORDPRESS

Matthew Charles “Matt” Mullenweg (born January 11, 1984) is an online media entrepreneur who comes from
America, he is a web developer and musician based in San Francisco, California. Matt is best known for developing
a very popular web software which is WordPress, now managed by the WordPress Foundation. His personal blog is
ma.tt.

After dropping out of college and working at CNET Networks 2004-2005, Mullenweg left the job and founded
Automattic, the business behind WordPress.com (which provides free WordPress blogs and other services), Akismet,
Gravatar, VaultPress, IntenseDebate, PollDaddy, and many more. . And currently Matt Mullenweg is the CEO of
Automatic.

What is WordPress?
WordPress was born out of a wish, WordPress originally had an elegant private publishing system architecture built
on programming language PHP and MySQL and licensed under the GPL. WordPress is the official successor to b2 /
cafelog. WordPress is a modern software for web creation, but WordPress was developed back in 2001.It is a
mature and stable product. WordPress itself hopes to focus on user experience and standard web tools that are
different from other web tools out there. And currently a total of 49% of websites around the world are built with
WordPress. So be proud of you if you use WordPress.

2001 - cafelog b2 launched by Michel Valdrighi.

2003 - Matt Mullenweg and Mike Slightly changed from b2 and created WordPress.

2004 - Plugins were introduced with version 1.2 (Mingus).

2005 - Themes system and static pages introduced with version 1.5 (Strayhorn), followed by strong caching, new
user role system, and new UI backend in Version 2.0 (Duke).

2007 - A new UI, autosave, spell check and other new features were introduced in Version 2.1
(Ella). Widgets, better Atom Feed support, and speed optimization in Version 2.2

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 (Getz). And the tagging, update notifications, pretty URLs (permalink) and the taxonomy system were just
introduced in Version 2.3 (Dexter).

2008 - Version 2.5 (Brecker) was released with Happy administration UI (user interface) design
Cog, and introduced the system widget dashboard and shortcode API. Version 2.6 (Tyner) builds on 2.5
and introduced Post Revision and Press This. A usability study was conducted in 2.5 during the summer,
leading to the development of the Crazyhorse prototype, and finally released Version 2.7 (Coltrane), which
redesigned the administration UI to improve usability and make admin tools more customizable for users.
Version 2.7 also introduces automatic upgrades, built-in plugin installation, sticky post, comment threading /
paging / reply and new APIs, bulk management, and inline documentation.

2009 - Version 2.8 (Baker) introduced a built-in theme installer and improved UI functionality
widgets and API. Version 2.9 (Carmen) introduces image editing, trash / Undo feature, bulk plugin updates,
and oEmbed support.

2010 - Version 3.0 (Thelonious) is a major release, introducing a custom post type, render
Simple custom taxonomy, added custom menu management, added new APIs for custom headers and
custom backgrounds, introduced a new default theme called “Twenty Ten” and allowed management of
multiple sites (called MultiSite).

2011 - Version 3.1 (Gershwin) introduced the post format and admin bar. Version 3.2 (Reinhardt)
making WordPress faster and lighter, this version was upgraded with minimum requirements for PHP 5.2.4
and MySQL 5.0.15, and introduced a new default theme called “Twenty Eleven”. Version 3.3 (Sonny)
makes WordPress more beginner friendly with its welcome message and pointer features.

2012 - Version 3.4 (Green) introduced the Customizer theme and preview themes. Version 3.5 (Elvin)
introducing a new media manager and a new default theme called “Twenty Twelve”.

2013 - Version 3.6 (Peterson) introduces a new default theme called “Twenty Thirteen”,
Supports builtin Audio and Video, Dynamic and scalable Revision, autosave enhancement and Post Lock.
Version 3.7 (Basie) introduces automatic updates for maintenance and security, strong passwords, better
search results and better global support for local versions. Version 3.8 (Parker) introduces a new admin
design and a new default theme called “Twenty Fourteen”.

2014 - Version 3.9 (Smith) enhanced the experience on media and introduced live widgets and
header preview. Version 4.0 (Benny) introduced a grid view for the media library and for installing plugins,
and a visual preview for embed content. Version 4.1 (Dinah) makes it easy to write, install languages from
the Settings section, and the new and beautiful default theme, “Twenty Fifteen”.

Who uses WordPress?

You are at the right choice if you are using WordPress for your blog or website. Many well-known blogs, both news
sites, music sites, Fortune 500 companies and many celebrities use WordPress.

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For example, well-known blogs like Mashable and TechCrunch both use WordPress. Online news sites such as The
New York Times' blog and CNN blog all use WordPress. as well as centerklik.

How do I get started using WordPress?

WordPress is free. Yes, that's right - WordPress is 100% free. You can start using WordPress by downloading
directly at WordPress.org.

WordPress can be downloaded for self-hosted installation from WordPress.org by selecting hosting service itself or
can also be used as a free hosted service via WordPress.com.

So, what are you waiting for? Please use WordPress to build your business online right now.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE WORDPRESS?

Often new wordpress users ask: Why should I use WordPress? Not quite my old site is good enough? Why should I
switch to WordPress? If you are asking questions then you are in the right place. In this article, I've put together a
few reasons why you should use WordPress, what type of site is WordPress to build, and who uses WordPress.

People often make the mistake of classifying WordPress as just a blogging platform. Despite the fact that in the
beginning, wordpress was a special blogging platform, but WordPress has grown from year to year to become a
multipurpose Content Management System (CMS). While you can still use WordPress to create a simple blog, it now
also allows you to create a fully functional as well as mobile website.

The best part about WordPress is that it's easy to use and flexible enough for just about anything. That is the main
reason why WordPress has grown so fast in popularity. According to a recent survey, WordPress controls up to
22.5% of all sites on the internet.

Because of it's strong features, many brands use WordPress to resource their websites, some of which use sites:
Time Magazine, Sony, Disney, The New York Times, CNN, and many more.

Here are the reasons why you should use WordPress.

WordPress is Free

WordPress is free software, this means you are free to download, install, use and modify. You can use it to create
any type of website. It is also open source which means the source code of this software is available for anyone to
learn, modify and play with.

There are currently 2600+ WordPress themes and 32,100+ plugins available for free. You can download, install and
use it on any website.

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To run WordPress, all you need is a domain and web hosting. We recommend using either Bluehost, iPage,
Hostgator as they both offer users a free domain and hosting that is 50% off their price. or you can choose some
hosting which is also highly recommended.

Why is WordPress free?

Due to its open source nature, WordPress is a community software. It is managed by a large group of volunteers the
majority of whom are WordPress consultants with an active interest in growing and maintaining WordPress. Anyone
can contribute to WordPress by writing patches, answering support questions, creating plugins, creating themes,
translating WordPress and updating documentation.

By using WordPress you become part of an amazing community. You get free support from other community
members, download free plugins and themes, and once you have a little experience with WordPress you can even
contribute back to the community.

WordPress is easy to use and learn

WordPress is used by millions of people and almost every day new people join the WordPress community by
creating their first WordPress website. The reason why people adapt quickly to WordPress is because it is quite
easy to use.

WordPress Themes and Plugins

Most people who use WordPress are web designers or programmers. But it is a fact that most people start using
WordPress without any prior knowledge of designing websites.

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The reason why WordPress is such an ideal candidate is because there are thousands of free themes that you can
use, so you can build your website the way you want it. There is a WordPress Theme for just about everything.
Whether you want a photography theme, magazine theme, portfolio theme, or an eCommerce theme. Lots of
wordpress themes are free and with the best designs you can download and use.

WordPress themes are easy to customize as many of them come with their own choice of panels that allow you to
change colors, upload logos, change backgrounds, create beautiful sliders, and do other cool stuff with your website
without writing any code. at all.

WordPress is super flexible and extensible using plugins. Just like Themes, there are thousands of free and
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WordPress Search Engine Friendly

WordPress is written using standards compliance with high-quality code and generates semantic mark-up that
makes your site very attractive to search engines.

WordPress is very designed SEO friendly , and you can make it more SEO friendly by using WordPress SEO plugin nor
can use all in one seo plugins . You can understand how to improve SEO your site by reading some of the WordPress
SEO tips for beginners that are already in this blog post.

WordPress is Easy to Manage

WordPress comes with a built-in updater which allows you to update plugins and themes from within your
WordPress admin dashboard. WordPress also notifies you when there is a new version of WordPress, so you can
update it by simply clicking an update button. You can keep all your WordPress content safe by setting up
WordPress Backup.

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WordPress is strong and Secure

WordPress is developed with high security, so it is considered safe and secure enough to run any website. However,
like the real world, the internet can be an uncertain place.

Many hackers in the internet world really want to control as many websites as possible. in terms of security On my
website I use wp better security and also ward off malware by using Cloudflare free CDN .

WordPress Can Handle Different Types of Media

Using WordPress you are not just limited to writing text. It comes with built-in support for handling image, audio, and
video content. You can also use it for document or file management.

WordPress supports Embed websites which means you can embed YouTube videos, Instagram photos, Tweets,
and SoundCloud audio by simply pasting the URL in your posts. You can even allow your visitors to embed videos in
comments.

What type of site is WordPress used for?

WordPress can be used on a variety of sites. It is open to the possibility that, like my site, it is not strictly a blog but
also a business website. You can use WordPress as follows:

• Arcade
• Blog
• Content Management System (CMS) Gallery
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• Portfolio
• Site Assessment
• Online store
• Collection of Video Sites
• Forum

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You may have heard of WordPress but don't really know what WordPress is?

WordPress is the most popular tool in the world today for creating websites. WordPress is capable of creating all
kinds of websites, from simple blogs to fully featured business purpose websites. You can even use WordPress to
create an online store (using WooCommerce popular plugins).

You may not have the slightest experience with creating websites, but that's okay! With WordPress you don't need
coding or have design skills to create a professional site. There are thousands of free website designs that you can
choose from and use (these are known as "themes", "themes" or "templates" in the WordPress world).

With WordPress it is very easy to build your website without writing a single line of code or no knowledge of HTML
code.

Why is WordPress an option?

WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) and is widely used by people around the world
because of its powerful capabilities and is supported by thousands of developers and millions of users.

Is WordPress free?
Yes, WordPress is free. Not only free to download and use but also allowed to change. So, if you are the type of
person who likes to play around with code, you can make WordPress do whatever it suits your needs.

Unlike other free CMS, WordPress doesn't restrict you like some exclusive services like Wix, Weebly, or
Squarespace. You can host your WordPress website anywhere. Or move your site to hosting service else whenever
you want.

How about a WordPress theme?

When it comes to the appearance of WordPress, you don't need to worry, because WordPress has tons of free
themes that you can easily install. If you want to use an exclusive theme for WordPress, you can easily find a theme
developer too

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WordPress that sells themes at affordable prices and attractive designs such as MyThemeshop and Elegant
Themes.

Centerklik itself also has a special page to display a collection of free WordPress themes with selected designs. You
can see it here » 500+ Free WordPress Themes .

What about WordPress plugins?

To build a website with WordPress you need a plugin that will help make your website more powerful with more
features. There are thousands of free WordPress plugins available on the official WordPress.org directory, and just
like any WordPress theme, many plugins are premium versions with amazing features.

Is WordPress just for blogging?

No, as I have often mentioned above, WordPress can be used to build any website depending on your needs and
because it is open source, it can be customized into a website according to our wishes. For example, for a company
profile website, forum community as well online store .

Is WordPress SEO Friendly?

Yes, WordPress is a proven website engine for SEO issues, lots of tricks to do improve SEO one Page and also
supported by hundreds of plugins that you can choose for you to use for SEO optimization of the website that you
build with WordPress. You can use SEO plugins like All in One SEO or plugins SEO by Yoast .

From a security standpoint?

Talking about security, of course WordPress doesn't need to be doubted anymore, because WordPress is very fast
updating, and because it is developed by thousands of programmers from various parts of the world so WordPress
is very safe and there are many plugins to increase WordPress security. Here's a trick to increase security in
WordPress

How to Use WordPress

Speaking of web hosting, there are several different ways to host your WordPress website:

WordPress.com is the host version. That means your website is running on an official WordPress server. You can
go directly to the WordPress.com website and create your own website for free in just a few minutes.

There are several limitations toWordPress.com. You will not have access to all thousands of themes. And you can't
use WordPress plugins (they are mini-programs that add special features to your website). There will also be a fee if
you want to use your own domain name.

WordPress.org is a self-hosted version. This is what you will use if you want to run WordPress on your own web
hosting account. When you use this version you have complete control over the design and functionality of your
website. And it is for a more serious purpose.

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