What is WordPress (self-hosted version)?

What is WordPress (self-hosted version)? The WordPress self-hosted software (not WordPress.com or WordPress MU) I am referring to is FREE, open-source software that…

• is constantly evolving by an international community of developers (not Microsoft or Adobe)
• is the #1 blogging software available (and is also used for websites)
• anyone can download and install on their own web hosting (I use Dreamhost)
• is easy to learn how to use (FAR easier to use than Dreamweaver!)
• is highly customizable with WordPress plugins and themes (learn which ones to use!)
• must be kept up-to-date and be backed up regularly (the not-so-fun, but still easy part)
• can be used for e-commerce, embedding audio and video and as a CMS (content mangagement system) in addition to blogging (you can make money easily)

I will be teaching a class in Grass Valley, CA that will go into more detail about how to use WordPress effectively for internet marketing.  If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at support @ catswebweave.com.
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