Starting out as a blogging CMS on May 27, 2003, WordPress is now used by almost half of the top ten million websites worldwide. Its popularity grew rapidly due to its open-source content management system, its ease to edit, and ease for security fixes and updates.

Quickly hundreds of plugins emerged to increase the functionality of the software with some being used in almost every WordPress website that is online today. Even simple shopping carts can be added to new and existing WordPress websites by installing a plugin.

WordPress has many templates available to enhance the look and feel and give the UX/UI designer complete control over a new website. WordPress websites look up-to-date and modern with features like sliders, galleries, contact forms, blogs, and more.