Blog Hosting: Using WordPress as a CMS
A content management system is versatile software which helps non-tech savvy website owners get the most out of their websites without all the hassle of hiring a webmaster. WordPress is one such CMS and can be used with Inspirohost’s blog hosting service. WordPress is also considered one of the most popular and widely-used blogging platforms as it makes it extremely easy for average users to install and customize a blog.
In addition to being a user-friendly blog making system, WordPress can also be used as a standalone CMS for building and maintaining professional websites. Its versatility is one of its major strengths. Here are a few ways in which WordPress can be used as a CMS:
1. Create static pages
The default home page that is setup when WordPress is first installed lists your most recent blog posts in chronological order; however, it is relatively easy to setup a static home page for your website. This feature allows users to give their websites the appearance of a business website. It is a straightforward process to setup a static page and can be managed from Settings >> Reading inside the WordPress admin panel.
2. Adding pages
Inserting new pages to your website is a cinch with WordPress. The dedicated Pages menu makes it quick and easy to add new pages at any point in time which means website owners don’t have to worry about hiring a web designer to include additional pages at a later stage.
3. Custom navigation bar
WordPress gives users the power to modify and customize their navigation bar by adding and removing links. This feature allows users to control internal page links which have a way of adding to clutter if they are allowed to populate the menu bar unchecked.
4. Control page design
While adding pages to your website, you may want certain pages to look different from the rest of your website. WordPress Page Templates provide users the functionality to do just that. Users can create templates and apply these to various pages without having to redesign each page individually.
5. Dynamic side bar
Sidebars help beautify a website. WordPress allows users to install widgets which can be used to control and customize the sidebar. Using these editable widgets, you can add different sidebars to each web page as per your requirement.
Now that you know how easy it is to setup a professional website using the WordPress CMS, why not give it a try by signing up for our blog hosting today!
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