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The WordPress Web Design Revolution

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The WordPress Revolution

On May 27, 2003, Matt Mullenweg announced the availability of the first version of WordPress. It started the WordPress revolution. It started WordPress web design, the software savior for all of us aspiring non-coders and web designers when there was barely a web or a web designer out there. But, that’s another story!

WordPress was born because existing blogging software called b2/cafelog was discontinued by its main developers. Two users of b2/cafelog, Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little, then decided to build a new platform on top of b2/cafelog.

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“WordPress is software designed for everyone, emphasizing accessibility, performance, security, and ease of use. The basic WordPress software is simple and predictable so you can easily get started. It also offers powerful features for growth and success.”

The WordPress community believes in democratizing publishing and the freedoms that come with open source.  The large WordPress community is welcoming and inclusive.” – wordpress.org

Wix Or WordPress?

Are you trying to decide between Wix or WordPress to build your website? While WordPress is the most popular website builder in the world, it is not the only option.

Wix vs WordPress – Which One is Better? (Pros and Cons)

Is WordPress Hard To Use?
It can seem complicated for some of these reasons:

  1. WordPress is a self-hosted Content Management System (CMS).
  2. WordPress relies on Third-Party Extensions.
  3. Building the perfect design can be overwhelming.
  4. There are lots of dashboard settings.
  5. Many WordPress terms to learn!

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Why Web Designers Love WordPress

Everything from Squarespace to Wix has wonderful tools for certain skill levels, but here’s why you should use WordPress over all of them.

  • The software is free and open-source.
  • It adapts so you can make any type of website.
  • It supports numerous media types.
  • It’s easy to learn and has a huge community.
  • You can scale up and expand your website with themes and plugins.
  • SEO comes first.
  • You have full control of your website. That means it isn’t on someone else’s platform with their limitations like Squarespace or Wix.
  • Blogging is the best there is!

WordPress is Perfect for Website Redesigns

Unless you’re a brand-new business, you’ve already got a website. However, you don’t necessarily want to start from scratch, as you could lose any SEO presence you’ve already established. Plus, you’ll probably want to keep your current domain.

WordPress is ideal for website redesigns and is compatible with many other site builders. Its flexibility makes WordPress simple, convenient, and affordable to redesign an existing website.

Further, the platform is consistently updated and changed with various themes and plugins. So if you decide to go ahead with a rebrand or want to try out new designs, you can easily change things up. Even changes as simple as altering the website text and content or uploading new images can be done in just a few steps.

This is crucial as business websites need to grow and change with the businesses themselves. Having a platform that makes this process easy is a key competitive advantage of WordPress that SMBs can take advantage of.

Resources:
Get Started With WordPress
How WordPress Changed The Internet
The History of WordPress
Who Invented The World Wide Web?
Why You Should Use WordPress
6 Most Important Reasons to Use WordPress in 2022
5 Best WordPress Alternatives for A Website, Blog, or ECommerce Store

WordPress Web Design on The Genesis Framework

I am always excited about each new web design project and like to spread the excitement to new clients. It’s easy to underestimate the work involved!
There are always many questions involved in a web design project. Good designers ask a ton of them. The more we know, the more we understand your business … the better the design, the happier the client!

WordPress Web Design Package

  • Installation of the Genesis Framework.
  • Installation of the StudioPress responsive child theme of your choice.
    ** Why you need a mobile responsive website
  • Demo theme plugins installed and configured.
  • Home page and sidebar configured.
  • Header custom edited to include your website name or existing logo.
  • Custom color scheme, if needed.
  • Images configured and slideshow configured, if applicable. Images provided by the client.
  • Retina ready images so you can enjoy your site on iPad/iPhone without losing details.
  • Content provided by the client. Custom editing included.
  • Contact Page set up with address, contact form (and Google map).
    ** 12 of the Best ‘Contact Us’ Page Examples You’ll Want to Copy
  • Social icons linked to your social media profiles.
  • Sharing buttons added to blog posts. Google Analytics set up on your Google Account.
  • Google Analytics for WP Dashboard plugin set up.
  • Basic Genesis SEO settings.
  • XML sitemap creation.
  • Phone tutorial on how to maintain and edit your site.
  • Yoast SEO Plugin – install, setup, and configuration. Includes keyword research. (extra charge)

IMPORTANT MOBILE DESIGN ELEMENTS included:

  • Clickable Logo – Clickable logo and links to your homepage give visitors an easy way back to home. Your entire logo visible at the top of the page.
  • Mobile Menu  – A mobile menu box (also called a hamburger menu) instead of a standard menu, beside the logo or directly underneath.
  • Clickable Phone  Number – Phone number at the very top as this is often all mobile visitors are looking for.
  • Physical Location – Your location at the top of the page with a link to a Google map which mobile visitors can use interactively to get to you if they are traveling.
  • Search Box – If you have a lot of info on your website, it may be easier for mobile visitors to enter a phrase into the search box than try and navigate via the menu.
  • Business Description – A description of your services near the top of the page so visitors can find them quickly and won’t leave.
  • More Space  – More space between sections and links so that they are easy to click on with big fingers and not too close to other elements.
  • Fewer Words – More buttons and images, especially on the homepage, allowing visitors to get to important sections quickly.
  • Calls To Action – CTA buttons at the bottom of pages so visitors can take action immediately rather than having to navigate to a contact or shop page.
  • Contact Form – A contact form is included, not just an email address, so if visitors don’t have an email program setup on their phone, they can still send an inquiry.

If you’d like to update your current website or create a brand new one, do call Marcia Coffey at 561.906.3436. 
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CONTACT · Marcia Coffey · Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410 · Tel. 561-906-3436
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