What is WordPress? It’s a free, open-source software that, when installed on a hosting server (such as SiteGround), allows the website owner to build his/her own website using a theme (such as iThemes) and plugins (there are many to choose from).

It is important to make the distinction between the free version available at WordPress.com and the self-hosted version available through WordPress.org (and through your web host). The free version available at WordPress.com is limited in functionality, however it is a great to place to get started learning it.

This video will help you understand what WordPress (the self-hosted version) is:

and this video will take you through the differences between WordPress.com (free hosting, limited functionality) and WordPress.org (self-hosted version which allows you to use plugins and have a shopping cart):

This tutorial is part of a series of e-courses created by Cat Scholz to empower you with using the self-hosted version of WordPress to achieve your internet marketing goals. Get more information and/or sign up:

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