Most Frequently Asked Questions by WordPress Beginners

Most Frequently Asked Questions by WordPress Beginners

WordPress is a famous user-friendly platform for users. There still is a lot to learn about WordPress for beginners. In this blog, we have created a list of the most frequently asked questions by WordPress beginners. First, you know these concepts. After that, you start the work on it.

1. What is WordPress?

WordPress is a well-known open-source content management system (CMS). You don’t need to pay anything to use it on your personal or professional website. It is excellent for creating blogs and other websites—WordPress powers over one-third of all sites on the web.

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2. Is WordPress free to use?

WordPress is free to use, but you’ll have to pay a charge for your website hosting, domain, etc. A WordPress releases under the GPL or GNU license. It allows anyone to download, edit, use and sell the code.

3. What is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?

The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org is one of the most complicated questions to answer for WordPress beginners. If you don’t know the advantages and disadvantages, deciding which is best for you can be difficult.

WordPress.org, usually referred to as self WordPress, on the other hand, allows you to choose you’re hosting and offer you complete control over your site.

4. What is the difference between plugins and themes?

A Theme includes its design, layout, colors, navigation, header, footer, and everything else included in its overall appearance. A plugin adds extra functionality to a website.

5. How can I install plugins and themes?

If you want to upload a plugin or Theme, then go to your WordPress admin area. After for Theme, click on appearance > Theme. And upload a Theme zip file. Once the Theme is uploading, activate the Theme. Same as uploading a plugin, go to the plugin, upload a plugin zip file, and activate the plugin. Otherwise, for both, you can search for a plugin or Theme and install and activate it.

6. Is WordPress secure to use?

WordPress is safe as long as if website owners use website security seriously and follow the best methods.

  • Using safe plugins and themes is one of the standard practices.
  • Maintaining responsible login procedures.
  • Monitoring your site with security plugins.
  • Regular updates.

7. How do I update the WordPress version?

How do I update WordPress? You can make any changes to your WordPress website using the admin dashboard.

Go to your Dashboard > Update button. A message will inform you that there is a new version of WordPress available. To start the latest versions, click the ‘Update Now’ button.

8. Can I earn money through my WordPress website?

Yes, why not. All the WordPress users earn money from their websites. You can install a WooCommerce plugin and turn your website into an online store. Plus, there are also many other ways are available to make money through your website.

9. If I change the WordPress theme, will I lose my website content?

No, all your content is stored in a database. Your Themes are kept separate so that you won’t lose any content.

10. What is a widget in WordPress?

Widgets are blocks of content that you can add to your site’s sidebars, footers, and other areas. They enable you to easily add text, links, and various types of information to designate defined by your Theme.

That’s it!

Conclusion

We assume this blog answered all your questions for the WordPress beginners. Do you have any other questions about WordPress for beginners? Please leave them in the comments section below!

Alkesh Miyani

Alkesh Miyani

Alkesh is working with WordPress from last more than 6 years and looking for more as well :). He helped many companies to grow and become a global leader in the IT sector. He put his good efforts into maintaining the quality of products, good UX with back-end panel, and provide a better solution to market with the new and out-of-the-box concepts.

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