Is WordPress easy to use?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by GRFblog, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have absolutely no experience in hosting--the most I've ever done as far as websites go is set up a Blogger account.

    The more I read about WP though the more I want to try it out. Unfortunately the only way to try it out is to drop $50 (I haven't looked around, but from what I've seen they advertise $6/$7 a month then tack on an absurd amount in hidden fees) on a server.

    Should I decide to go for it do you think I'll be completely lost and $50 in the hole?
     
    GRFblog, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  2. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    wordpress is free man, the only thing you have to pay for is hosting ;)
     
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  3. Bonie

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    yeah, exactly wp is best free blog cms... the only you pay is for hosting and promotion... :)
     
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  4. justinlorder

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    strongly recommend wordpress. very easy to use.
     
    justinlorder, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  5. choice

    choice Prominent Member

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    #5
    wordpress is simple to set up and use

    and farbetter than any free hosted blog like blogger
     
    choice, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  6. Jalpari

    Jalpari Notable Member

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    #6
    wordpress is free of cost u need to get a domain and hosting service (mostly hosting provider offers free domain name).

    wordpress is best blogging CMS and easy to use. If u need tutorial link for learning basic of wp: siteground

    If u need cheap wp installation service then contact me
     
    Jalpari, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  7. LarryMac

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    WP is so easy, You can install a whole site in less than an hour. There are also cheap hosting sites that has tools to install Wp with just a few clicks.
    Also changing themes to update your site can be done in a few hours instead of days like a regular site.
     
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  8. godsofchaos

    godsofchaos Peon

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    Free of cost, no hassle installation, absolutely customizable... how can it be more easier to decide about which platform to choose? Wordpress.... Alllllllllllllll the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
     
    godsofchaos, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    skypeace Well-Known Member

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    I have no knowledge about PHP and thus found it difficult in the beginning but then after a point no custmization was needed. So everything got fine tuned :)

    The first few days may be of some trouble...... PM me if you need help :)
     
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  10. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    It is easy to install, it is easy to upgrade, it is easy to use and there are tons of free themes for you. So much so that I used it as a CMS rather than Blog as it really serves its purpose and more.
     
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    Philvault Active Member

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    Wordpress is easily installed and configured. Plus all those plugins and themes to beautify your website.
     
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    Is there any step by step tutorial to install wordpress?
     
    player82, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  13. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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  14. CGSS-CyberGeek

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    #14
    Wordpress is extremely easy and user friendly! It is an Open Source Blogging System.
     
    CGSS-CyberGeek, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    #15
    Wordpress is very easy to use. If you don't want to spend any money on hosting at the beginning, you can use wordpress.com and check out its basic functions first.
     
    jeflin, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    #16
    www[dot]sblog[dot]se
    thats another good free blog script, its much simpler than wordpress. however i would reccomend wordpress, its the best
     
    ash84, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    worpdress is easy to use.

    it is SEO friendly which is good for your blog to be seen in search engines

    and it is also user-friendly, very easy to use :)
     
    budin, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    Is there any step by step tutorial to install wordpress?
     
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    newzone Well-Known Member

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    It's easy to install and use , you must only run the install or use a script installer , the free host from my signature has a free installer for wordpress, if you have problems ask the support
     
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    #20
    WordPress is the best blogging CMS for now...

    I use it on all my websites/blogs...

    If you think out of the box, you can make it just not a blog, if you understand what I mean...

    And if you really don't want to spend money...

    You can have a self hosted wordpress for free too... $0.00 cost. Just your effort is the cost.

    PM me...
     
    wgn_white, Aug 24, 2008 IP