How I Started Using WordPress

 I remember when I discovered WordPress. I was a student eager to build my own website but disappointed to find that I would have to study tough coding languages. HTML, CSS, JavaScript—almost too much like a foreign language. I wanted something easy to use, but still powerful, without me having to be a programming wizard.

A friend had told me about WordPress, a content management system (CMS) that powered a significant portion of the web. He said it was a cinch to use and had an immense community. I was curious, and I wanted to give it a shot. I started with a simple, ad-supported blog on WordPress.com. The control panel was organized and easy to use. I could write articles, add pictures, and even change my theme with fewer than five clicks. It was what I had been looking for—a way of publishing without all the technicalities.

As I learned more, I transitioned to WordPress.org, the self-hosted platform. There I found myself in a world of possibilities. I discovered plugins, which are similar to apps for your website, bringing in new functionality with a single click. I discovered themes, which allowed me to completely redesign the look and feel of my website. I built a portfolio site, then a small e-commerce site, and then started freelancing helping others build their own websites using WordPress.

My WordPress experience has been one of constant learning and growth. It is not just a program, but a collective of builders, developers, and designers that are passionate about designing for the web. If you wish to create a website, be it for a blog, a business, or a portfolio, I highly recommend giving WordPress a shot. That is how it began for me, and maybe so can it for you.

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