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WordPress.org Overview
What is WordPress.org?

WordPress is arguably the most popular open-source, cloud-based content management system based on PHP and MySQL designed to help small to large businesses create, manage and publish content for websites. The customizable solution allows enterprises to use plugins, widgets, and themes to simplify web creation and design. Top features allow users to upload and store multimedia content, auto-save progress, and restore critical data.

Company Automattic
Year founded 2005
Company size 1001-5000 employees
Headquarters Remote
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Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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WordPress.org Pros and Cons
Pros
  • WordPress.org is free!
  • There are thousands of themes, plugins, and widgets to choose from
  • You have complete control over the functionality and aesthetic of your website. 
  • There’s an active community with plenty of self-help guides and documentation available online.
  • WordPress.org boasts powerful blogging features and SEO functionality.
Cons
  • At least with older versions of WordPress, the design editor comes with a steeper learning curve.
  • With any open-source software, you need to find your own hosting, which can seem daunting at first if you’re new to website creation. 
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8,637 WordPress.org Reviews
4.4 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Simple, yet powerful and easy to use"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Wordpress made it easy for users to build and customize websites using the website builder and it is absoultely free.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

No ecommerce. Unfortunately, you must use 3rd party apps such as Shopify. Can't build WordPress from scratch and there are couple of missing applications that would make Wordpress even better.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Wordpress allows businesses and work to connect with audiences.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"By far the best"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Simplicity of the format. You don't necessarily have to know code to use it.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Can't quite figure out how to integrate other platforms

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've managed to link up my social media with our less internet savvy and those who flat refuse to use facebook

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great tool"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is very well organized from the tabs to the inbox. I am able to train all new employees quite easily.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

This dislikes would have to be all the spam responses we are getting verse proper feedback.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

The downfall of business problems is slim to none, we are getting great responses from candidates

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CR
Chantelle R.
Seo Content Writer
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"Perfect for Students and Professionals"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Prezi takes the concept of traditional slide and PowerPoint presentations and gives them a whole new dimension. With the ability to move and zoom through presentations, it makes it much easier to engage audiences and present your information in an interesting way. I've used this software both for student presentations during my time in college and for professional presentations in the workplace.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

My only complaint is that the editing process can be difficult to accomplish on the trackpad of a laptop. A wireless or USB mouse completely fixes this problem, however.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've used Prezi for student presentations, giving me an edge in class, as well as in my capacity as a tutor, to make lessons more interesting. The flashy interface makes the presentations much more interesting and interactive, which makes it easier to keep the attention of my audience.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Steve H. avatar
Steve H.
President/Ceo
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"WordPress - The Easiest Way To Make Great Web Sites"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I like that with WordPress, I don't have to know any coding. I just imagine what I want my site to look like, and WordPress does it. Yes, there are limitations, but it's a great way to get a site up and running with not much effort.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

While WordPress does take care of not having to code, sometimes, the designs that are available can limit how a site looks.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

WordPress.org allows me to have a place where clients can enter information about leads and other issues on a centrally located and organized site for little to no money.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 12, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great CMS and Blogging platform"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Wordpress is super easy to use and customize with a plugin for everything imaginable that you would need on a website.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Plugins allow for expandability but there is still a root structure that is rigid.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Blogging for content marketing purposes

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 11, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Word Press"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Easy to use and easy to make changes and implement new styles. I'm still learning how to use it. but it's really helpful for new bushiness .

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

would like to see more support maybe chat help option or remote help or 24 support chat

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Options in plug ins

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Oct 11, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"A well-rounded content management system"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

The organization of media that is possible with Wordpress is astounding.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Sometimes it's not as intuitive to locate where you organized data is, but it is well organized when you find it.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our entire website is based on and around Wordpress, multimedia content and otherwise.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Oct 11, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"The standard CMS for nearly every website"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

It's extremely versatile and the standard for nearly any website needed when content management is key. Huge amount of support available,

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

It can be too cumbersome and the amount of plugins and options can be daunting. Likewise although there are so many users, this also causes problems since there can be just as many wrong best practices being used.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I usually use for small to medium sites that need some content management. Have also used for ecommerce.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 11, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
PG
Prateek G.
Web Designer
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"Best CMS Ever"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Thebest thing I like about Wordpress is the ease with which I can create new articles, pages and so many plugins available for almost everything your require to make your website or blog awesome.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Its really hard to answer as I cannot find anything in this CMS which I dont like.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have a blog for which I am using Wordpress and I use it for my freelance front-end development purpose as well.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MH
Megan H.
Account Executive
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"Great Tool If You Know How To Use It"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress allows you to make really personalized websites. WordPress sites are very functional and they can be very attractive. I've found it easy to find programmers who specialize in WordPress, which is a must if you want to create an effective site.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

In my opinion, the early steps of setting up a WordPress site aren't very intuitive. Once a programmer builds the site out a bit, however, I do find WordPress to be a very simple CMS.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

We've created countless websites for our clients using WordPress. WordPress sites are easy to customize based on your clients' needs.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SF
Sheila F.
Director Of Operations
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"Easy to use."
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Wordpress is great for folks who don't know anything about web design. It's easy to use. Great navigation. The preview mode is great and the visual editor is superb.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Customizing some of the templates can be a challenge and often requires and experienced developer to perform the work.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

My firm was able to keep the simple web updates in-house for our clients because of the easy to use content management system.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TK
Travis K.
Entrepreneur
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"Wordpress - The Best CMS System for Personal and Professional Websites"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

When Wordpress started off it started as a simple blog system. All it could do is allow you to create a basic HTML site that made it easy to write and post blog posts without the need of knowing HTML, PHP, CSS, MySQL or any other form of website programming languages in order to publish your written work. Since then Wordpress has developed into one of the worlds largest Content Management Systems that can be customized without and with using 3rd party plugins, themes, add ons, as well as customization programming for those more advance in web development for any sort of platform whether personal or professional.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

The biggest dislike that anyone has for Wordpress is some cross compatibilty options between plugins, themes and addons, though this is something beyond Wordpress's control as each 3rd party tool used adds a new element to the website's foundation coding.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

A common request from clients in need of websites is they want a website with several advance features that usually require 3rd party integration, or customized programming, but they still want to be able to manage the basic content of the webiste. Wordpress is the best system I have used that allows the integration of all the needs and desires of a client, while still giving them the ability to manage their basic content whether it's adding content on a regular basis, updating their pages, or adding basic media.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SY
Sid Y.
Multi Disciplinary Performance Artist / Compductionist
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"Word Press Is The Best!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

The ease of this app is so crazy it makes it seem too easy and that is in one word, just incredible! It makes someone like me, who isn't website savvy, a website expert in no time! The instructions of how-to-do simple editing and writing aren't so technical that even a non-code user can understand more clearly and get the concepts down with ease.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

There isn't anything I dislike about this! This is the best platform I have ever used in my entire history of blogging!

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am solving the blog problem and realizing there is so much more I can do with this app. There are just Endless possibilities of usage with this platform!!! More power to WordPress.org!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CS
Ciara S.
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Nlp Practitioner
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"Why would you use anything else?"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

The flexibility for sure. I feel like wordpress can do virtually anything with the right combination of plugins/widgets. I love it, it's followed me through consulting, owning my own business, re-branding, I've helped many other people get started on it as well. The flexibility and versatility cannot be beat, and it's a crazy huge cost saver as well!

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Is potential overwhelm at all of the incredible possibility something to dislike? I guess for someone who prefers a small amount of options to choose from this could potentially be a LOT. But they could just stick with the initial "out of the box" functionality and still probably be happy :)

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's been able to fulfill my needs consistently for over a decade. As I grow and change and merge different parts of my career, I have been able to easily and flawlessly adjust or restart as needed and always end up with something I love.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Best content management platform for websites"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Flexibility and the number of plugins and apps that can be used with it to personalise the website.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Nothing in particular. Being a free platforms the support is not always the best but it is easy to find online resources or hire a web designer

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use wordpress mainly to manage my websites and promote our business

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JW
Jennifer W.
Authorization Specialist/Referral Coordinator
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"Best Website Platform There Is!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Everything about the customization of WordPress is ideal for my site. The ability to edit the CSS and use preset themes is great, I have been able to really build a great site that does so much more than I ever thought it could, and the best thing is I am at the tip of the iceberg!

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

The learning curve was pretty tough, but I came from NO experience and was able to make my way through without hiring anyone, so it is not that bad really, there are endless resources if you want to learn how to use it, just take time to! Open source is a common "negative" which I think can be more positive, if you research the developer. I had a nice plugin for a year until the developer gave up on it, and I then researched harder to find a much better one that is regularly updated!

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I run a blog with a lot of different features and functions. It runs seamlessly for the end user just like I wanted, and integrates well with many of my social media sites. It required a bit of work initially that ended up saving me a lot of time and money in the long run! Speaking of money, the monetization options are endless with a self hosted WordPress site! WELL WORTH the initial time invested, I highly recommend this platform to anyone looking to build a comprehensive and fully customizable site!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BP
Beth P.
Independent Business Owner
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"WordPress is a Great Tool "
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I love the professional look to the different templates.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

There is a learning curve which I personally don't mind, but I know others who don't have time for YouTube tutorials might find cumbersome.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Website management, increasing traffic to my site

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Josh B. avatar
Josh B.
Founder // Connecting Entrepreneurs To Venture Capital, Angel Investors, Private Equity, Hnwi, Funds
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"Perfect platform for web design and online application needs"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Free and open source web site and cms software that you can develop advanced websites and applications with. You can easily download wordpress and all sorts of plugins to add functionality needed for most website projects. You can also manage parts of your website that run through wordpress.org such as with their inhouse plugin Jetpack

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Lacks a professional support team by the developers and you must utilize third parties that have varied expertise. Limited customization options in the backend by default and compatibility issues can arrise between various plugins. Third party code validation is not there outside of the open source community, not every plugin fully explains if it has a premium or paid component, some plugins are outdated and do not work or are not updated.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy to utilize Content Management System (CMS) for Web development and feature research to find plugins. Easy to develop on top of and also free to download and utilize for projects.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Content Powerhouse"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I love that WordPress is a fluid solution for both new users and pros. You can get as technical in your coding, or opt for a simple drag and drop instead. Wordpress is very easy to master and to teach to others.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

There isn't much that I dislike about Wordpress. Perhaps the fact that some updates cause issues. Updating to new versions always makes me a bit nervous.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

The only business problems we often run into are potential hacks. The vast amounts of compatible programs are a major pro.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Works for me! "
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Easy to get started. Open sources so there are no limitations.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Can get caught up in the modules as there are so many.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

use it for the company website.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 10, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Wordpress is a powerful tool"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I can create any kind of website. It's extremely powerful and well organized once you get the hang of it.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Third party plugin creators are a double-edged sword. Updates and weak themes and plugins that constantly threaten your site are a hassle and security breach, and steer most of my clients to Squarespace which is always updated without risk to the user. The learning curve for development and even minimal management is STEEP. Most clients won't bother or quickly become frustrated.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Wordpress for my website and for previewing and creating clients' websites. The benefit is the powerful management platform and customization opportunity.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Simple and Easy"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

It's really easy to navigate my way through and simple to use. With little background experience, anyone should be able to complete their tasks.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Difficulty in reaching posts from other people.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reaching a world wide population.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great website & easy to use!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I love wordpress. It is easy to use and is great for beginners who haven't created a website before.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

I don't dislike anything about wordpress.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

The company I worked for used wordpress as their main website. It was beneficial because it offered a great user experience.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JZ
Jenn Z.
Owner, Creative Business Strategist
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"WordPress.org gives entrepreneurs flexibility + power"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress.org gives me the flexibility to customize my website the way I want it, while also giving me the power of its vast library of plugins and other support.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

For those who don't have a web design/development or coding background, it can have a bit of a learning curve.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've been able to design my own website and customize it to my business's specifications.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AR
Andrew R.
Founder/Executive Director
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"Easy, customizable websites"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Wordpress makes it easy to manage my own website and add the features I need at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

It's not as user friendly as some other website builders.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

We manage our website with wordpress and it allows us to add custom plug ins.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"A modern CMS with constant growth"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

The community is very supportive for developers and non-developers.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

The extra bloat that many hosting companies include.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

WordPress is capable of running a business website with pretty much any functionality from enterprise applications down to simplistic things.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Wordpress - easy"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Easy to modify and add modules to make a website funtional

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

there are not much I dislike.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not much issues

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Kit O. avatar
Kit O.
Gonzo Journalist
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"Overall the best CMS"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Easy to customize and create new websites.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Maintenance is time consuming sometimes, lots of updates.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Delivering content to people. Publicizing events and our calendar.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 09, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Wordpress review"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Ease of use, security, constant updates, customizations

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Could be a more robust CMS, theme review is lackluster

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

website design for clients