Whether you have a blog or are creating one, WordPress is one of the most popular blogging tools available. However most people do not know that it is also a powerful (CMS) Content Management System that is used for more than just blogging. With WordPress, you can create a blog, a website or both.

Web Content Management systems are tools that allow you to manage creation and updates to pages on your website. WordPress is an incredible content management system that is free which makes it prefect for that small business looking to manage its own website. As a small business owner, it is important to have a site that allows you to update content quickly and easily.
WordPress was originally created as a blogging platform, however with a little customization you can use it to run your website, with or without a blog. Being that WordPress was designed as a blogging platform gives it some unique advantages. WordPress is optimized for easily changing content. And getting good search engine rankings depends on fresh, unique content.
In this series of blog posts, we will explore why WordPress is a good choice for your small business and why we use WordPress here at Your Faithful Assistant.

Let's start by looking at the Power of WordPress

1. Easy Installation- WordPress can be installed with one click installation that is provided by many web hosting services. Here at Your Faithful Assistant, we use Bluehost.

2. WordPress is easy to update without knowing HTML. WordPress has a rich text editor which allows you to make changes effortlessly.

3. WordPress provides good search engine rankings upon installation. There are some adjustments that may need to be made, however WordPress provides may SEO benefits for free.

4. WordPress support is easy to find as there are thousands of thousands of developers out there that can support your needs. And as WordPress users continue to increase, you will be able to find an answer to literally any question you have on the web.

Over the next few posts, we will be sharing additional information on WordPress and why it is a valuable resource for your small business.