Why We Love WordPress
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Join Jim and Madison as they dive deep into the world of WordPress in celebration of its 20th anniversary. In this episode, they unveil the reasons behind the unrivaled popularity of the #1 website-building platform. From personal experiences to favorite plugins, they discuss why WordPress remains their top choice over other platforms.
Tune in to discover the secrets behind WordPress' widespread adoption - 43% of all websites and 64% of Content Management System (CMS) websites use WordPress. Plus, learn the benefits it offers beginners and the importance of finding the perfect WordPress hosting company for optimal speed and security.
Key Moments From This Episode:
- 01:09 - Jim’s WordPress Journey
- 06:36 - Madison’s WordPress Journey
- 08:57 - Why you should choose WordPress when starting a new website
- 12:18 - Why WordPress is so great
- 13:44 - CMS Market Share Overview (WordPress has a 64.2% Market Share)
- 17:50 - WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com
- 19:54 - Why Jim doesn’t like the Gutenberg block builder but loves Elementor
- 21:15 - The importance of website speed
- 22:13 - Our Favorite WordPress Plugins (ManageWP [22:29], Yoast SEO [23:45] & Gravity Forms [26:13])
- 29:35 - WordPress Hosting & Security
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Watch This Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nk84QrcGjTY
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