What is WordPress?

WordPress is the largest online publishing platform, with its code and content used by about 28% of all websites. The core service is free and allows users to select a theme, design the overall style of the webpage, choose how to add in content, and use an optional plugin to provide additional functionality. The system allows experts to use programming skills, but it is intended to be so easy to use that most people do not need to know how to code content. Features of WordPress include social sharing tools, web statistics, website analytics, search engine optimization, and robust online support.