Overview:

WordPress is a popular free publishing and Content Management System (CMS). The opensource software allows developers to create any type of website with so many plugins and themes available. WordPress powers over 39% of all internet sites. It creates thousands of jobs globally, and millions of websites use WordPress to make money.

History:

WordPress was created as a blog platform back in 2003, and today it’s the most popular solution to create any type of website. Matt Mullenweg has largely become the face of WordPress and is the founder of Automatic, which is the company behind the for-profit WordPress.com service.

Some Facts About WordPress:

• WordPress currently holds a 60.8 percent market share in the content management system (CMS) market.
• WordPress runs 14.7% of the world's 02 most visited websites.
• WordPress builds around 500 sites every day whereas Shopify and Squarespace only build 60-80.
• The WordPress Plugin Directory now has more 04 than 55,000 plugins.
  

How It Changes The Internet:

WordPress is extensively utilized for its simplicity and highly customizable fields. Many developers choose WordPress as their platform because they feel it will help them succeed in business. The software helped remove many of the barriers to entry when it came to the internet. It also has a highly customizable menu management system.

Impact Of WordPress:

Because of its rich feature, many famous companies are using it like:

• Walt Disney
• The New York Times
• Bloomberg
• Sony
• BBC News
• NBC

Benefits Of WordPress:

• It is endlessly adaptable to a company’s changing needs.
• User-friendly even for beginners
• Includes a variety of tools and plugins for optimizing content for SEO.
• Allows users to make a static site responsive via plugins and theme file modification.