subject: Wordpress Is Not Just A System For Bloggers [print this page] When a lot of newcomers hear about WordPress, they are very quick to assume that it is a platform made just for bloggers. Whilst they may be partly true, the thing that most people tend to forget is that WordPress is also a system that the greater community is free create themes for, and add extra functionality through the use of plugins. It is in this case that WordPress has also become known for being used for some of the largest news sites on the internet, plus various photo portfolios, sales letters, and even full blown membership portals.
So, what is it that makes WordPress so versatile? For one, WordPress has a built in membership system, which allows users to sign up to be able to do specific functions such as commenting, and even posting their own content from time to time. This can easily be used by plugin makers as their foundation for creating membership based platforms. In fact, there have been various of these plugins released, mainly premium, however, they provide a very solid platform for a good membership based website.
Themes are also becoming much more versatile these days. With big theme makers straying from the standard blog themes that we have been getting used to, there are real estate style themes available now, along with portfolio themes, plus even a handful of sales letter themes that include a membership portal, plus payment processor options. This means that WordPress can now be used for multiple purposes instead of being limited to just being a blog.
There are also several other plugins out there that will allow for the sale and distribution of product. In fact, there are even some plugins out there that will allow you to create your own online store that sells products as an affiliate of marketplaces such as Amazon and Ebay. This is a huge leap in how WordPress is used, as this allows you to operate a fully functioning online store front without the need to ever even hold so much as a single item of stock, or deal with support issues.
As you no doubt understand by now, WordPress has become a very versatile platform that many people can use for a variety of functions. It can take some time to set up WordPress with the right plugins and themes, however, once the job is done, it is worth every ounce of your time.
