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Definition: WordPress


An extremely popular open source website publishing system that is installed on the customer's server. Introduced in 2003, WordPress is written in PHP and uses a MySQL database. Noted for its many features, WordPress websites can be enhanced with dialogs such as user registration, user feedback and password protection. There are more than 55,000 plug-ins that extend the site's functionality, and premium plug-ins provide customization such as content management, search engine optimization (SEO) and private portals. See blog service and blog.

WordPress VIP
WordPress VIP is designed for high-volume, security-conscious websites. Built on top of WordPress, VIP provides authentication, vulnerability protection and advanced auditing.

WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com
WordPress.org is the source of WordPress software; however, WordPress.com is a hosted blogging service from Automattic. Introduced in 2005, WordPress.com is the largest installation of WordPress.




WordPress Themes
Many site design choices are available for WordPress users, who can actually change their theme as often as they wish.