What makes WordPress such a popular web design platform and tool, and why is it so popular in East African countries like Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda?
Back then, when we started web design in early 2009, the most popular website design tools that we used were Joomla, Mambo, and Drupal. Then came Magento, Opencart, Wix, WordPress, etc. WordPress began as a blogging platform and has now evolved into a widely used open-source content management system (CMS) for website building and maintenance that has withstood the test of time.
WordPress is used by prominent businesses like Facebook, Disney, and Sony, which is why it accounts for approximately 40% of all websites on the internet.
The mere fact that you do not need any prior HTML or coding knowledge to edit your content using the WordPress CMS is a huge advantage and makes WordPress the most preferred content management system and website tool for users in Tanzania, Kenya and the entire world.
Here are some of the reasons why the WordPress web building system is so popular.
1. User friendly for beginners
Don’t worry if you’re not technically inclined. Because the WordPress website design system is user-friendly, you won’t need sophisticated design abilities or coding experience to create a website using it.
2. Many options of Plugins and Templates/Themes
WordPress has an unrivaled plugin and template system. You can easily and quickly get a website up and running with thousands of themes to pick from and a variety of drag-and-drop page builders.
WordPress themes allow you to customize your website’s background, colors, and other elements to match your brand’s image and style. Furthermore, you may add functions and features to your website using a large range of free and commercial plugins.
3. It’s Free and Opensource
That’s correct! WordPress is a free open-source platform. As a result, you will not be charged for the download or any changes made to meet your site design needs.
If you want your own unique domain name (for example, www.mywebsite.co.tz) and monthly hosting, you’ll need to register with a web hosting firm.
Learn how to pick a reputable website hosting business in this article.
4. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Friendly
WordPress stands out as the best CMS for SEO because of its strong focus on the user experience, mobile-friendliness, fast loading speed, and other elements that all work together to increase your search engine ranking. Search Engine Optimization for your travel company in Africa or any other business is very important.
5. It’s very flexible
WordPress may be used for almost every form of a website, from blogs to simple commercial websites to more complicated ones like online stores, job boards, and business directories.
Are you ready to start creating your WordPress website? As a WordPress Web Design Company based in Arusha, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, we can help you create a website that you’ll love.
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