Course Description
As the most popular content management system in the world, WordPress has a large and active user and developer community that has created hundreds of millions of websites using the software. It is built on a foundation of PHP and MySQL and licensed under the open source General Public License (GPLv2). Many beginners start off using a hosted version of WordPress at WordPress.com, which is very different from the free, downloadable version of WordPress available at WordPress.org.
In the Introducing WordPress module, you’ll learn about the WordPress ecosystem. This includes a look at the features that make WordPress so popular, including its open source license. In addition, you'll learn about the difference between the free downloadable version of WordPress available at WordPress.org and the hosted version available at WordPress.com. Finally, you’ll learn some criteria to consider when selecting a hosting provider for your WordPress website.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the open source General Public License (GPLv2) that WordPress is licensed under
- Describe the difference between the free downloadable WordPress.org version and the hosted WordPress.com version
- Identify the features that make WordPress the most popular content management system in the world
- Choose a WordPress hosting provider using criteria covered in the module
- Explore the WordPress ecosystem, including its PHP and MySQL foundation
Key Takeaways
- WordPress is the most popular content management system in the world and has been used to create hundreds of millions of websites.
- WordPress is built on a foundation of PHP and MySQL and is licensed under the open source General Public License (GPLv2).
- The hosted version of WordPress at WordPress.com is very different from the free, downloadable version available at WordPress.org.
- Selecting a WordPress hosting provider involves specific criteria to consider for your website.
- WordPress has a large and active user and developer community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Introducing WordPress module cover?
It covers the WordPress ecosystem, including the features that make WordPress popular and its open source license, the difference between the free downloadable WordPress.org version and the hosted WordPress.com version, and criteria to consider when selecting a hosting provider for your WordPress website.
What is the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com?
WordPress.org offers the free, downloadable version of WordPress, while WordPress.com offers a hosted version. The course explains that the hosted version is very different from the free downloadable version, and many beginners start off using the hosted WordPress.com version.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is titled WordPress Beginner: Introducing WordPress and explains that many beginners start off using a hosted version of WordPress at WordPress.com.
What lessons are included in this module?
The module includes three lessons: What is WordPress?, WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org, and WordPress Hosting.
What technology is WordPress built on?
WordPress is built on a foundation of PHP and MySQL and is licensed under the open source General Public License (GPLv2).
