WordPress is a content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL that is usually used with the MySQL or MariaDB database servers but can also use the SQLite database engine. Features include a plugin architecture and a template system, referred to inside WordPress as Themes. WordPress is most associated with blogging (its original purpose when first created) but has evolved to support other types of web content including more traditional mailing lists and forums, media galleries, membership sites, learning management systems (LMS) and online stores. WordPress is used by more than 60 million websites, including 33.6% of the top 10 million websites as of April 2019, WordPress is one of the most popular content management system (CMS) solutions in use.[9] WordPress has also been used for other application domains such as pervasive display systems (PDS).

What can you do on WordPress.com?

WordPress.com gives you everything you need to create anything you want. It’s flexible, secure, and powerful, just like you want your business to be.

Build a fan base.

Promote your products, use advanced statistics and SEO tools, and connect with built-in audiences on social media to grow your business.

Open a store.

Process payments, configure taxes and shipping, build a marketing plan — you make the widgets, we’ll make the website.

Start a blog.

Everyone has a point of view. Make your mark online with the world’s greatest blogging tool, and join a community millions strong that’s waiting to hear what you have to say.

Design a portfolio.

Thousands of themes means there’s a layout that’s just right for you, while storage and design options ensure you can upload anything you need to and give your work the stage it deserves.