WordPress Development involves creating specialized wordpress websites by using the popular content management system (CMS) wordpress. These websites are built by full stack developers who are equipped with skills required to develop the frontend and backend of a website. WordPress developers are mainly hired to improvise the WordPress software or create a customisable website for the client.
The programming languages needed for building a wordpress website includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP. The first three are implemented in the browser and the PHP functions on a web server to generate and serve the HTML, CSS and Java which are utilized by the browser.
In order to begin wordpress development , one needs to master the basics of coding, read up on the wordpress website with precision, select an area of focus, build an environment of development for testing, become a functioning member of the wordpress community, create a portfolio, build a technical resume and lastly consider their optimal work environment.
The resources of a WordPress developer includes code references, coding standards, block editor. Common APIs, Themes and Plugins, Rest API, WP-CLI , Advanced administration, WordPress Playground,etc.
Some of the major wordpress development services include Web design and information architecture, custom theme coding, mobile compatibility/responsive web design, Integration and development of WordPress plugins and third party tools,etc.
The key benefits of WordPress Development websites are-
- They are available for free
WordPress is in itself free of cost. It has no fee attached, no bond policy, no guilt attached for using something that you should pay for. The software can be downloaded from wordpress.org and it won’t take any charges. The only downside is that you are required to host the website somewhere. Only two options are available-
- Self hosted- Here you can take care of the hosting costs and the responsibilities that come with maintenance and security of the website.
- Managed hosting- Here you have to pay somebody else to take care of the hosting and most of the maintenance/security for you.
Defining self hosting
Self hosting for wordpress implies that you should buy a web hosting plan, download the free WordPress files from WordPress.org and install them on your hosting account. It can require more technical expertise or time than you have at the moment.
Defining managed hosting
Regarding various entrepreneurs lacking tons of technical experience, managed wordpress hosting is a better choice.
Some of the top managed hosting features include-
- A quick start wizard
- Pre-built websites that can be customized easily by beginners
- A drag and drop page editor that is considered newbie friendly
- Maximum uptime and money back guarantee
- Auto backups
- Automatic wordpress core software and security updates
- Easy access to thousands of freely available themes and plugins.
- Free domain name with buying an annual plan
- Availability of round the clock support
In case you are new to wordpress, it is recommended that you opt for a managed hosting plan at least until your business grows and you feel more confident managing it all by yourself or you can also hire someone to do it for you.
- Hosting shouldn’t be complicated
The fundamental concept of hosting is pretty easy. The user is required to host their actual website someplace else. They need a place to store all their images, text, audio clips, brochures, white papers, etc. As you don’t want to keep all that stuff in your computer, you will need somebody else’s computer, which is also known as a web server.
- Various Kinds of Themes Enables the Website to design a snap
The theme is the outer layer of the website. The face, the facade, the style, the part which makes it visually appealing. Having wordpress themes, the user can change between any amount of different styles and layouts without requiring top quality coding skill.
Selecting a theme can prove to be the hardest part of setting up your blog as there are thousands of themes that are available to choose from.
Free and premium themes are also available to opt from. Most of these premium themes are designed professionally and are created to have extra capabilities such as assisting with SEO and working in mobile devices along with desktop computers.
There are some free themes available that are equally as good as the premium ones, however, one must be aware that some of the important components are unavailable on free themes and that can affect the overall quality of the website, which doesn’t happen with premium themes.
- Adding website content gets quick and simple
When individuals discuss web design and building a website, this is the part that actually confuses them. They assume that there is a lot of coding involved along with a lot of design work and that is why adding the actual content is just a formality which can be done later too.
However, in reality, maximum design work is already done if you are using wordpress to build your website. This is the actual benefit of using wordpress, the user can create a blog post or a page with just a click.
This is the reason as to why themes should also be used. As the entire design work is already done and preinstalled, along with the beautifully themed page or post was made as soon as you clicked on the necessary option.
It is not rocket science to create a new page.
By placing your mouse above the posts menu on the left sidebar, click on add new, and you will see the Add New Post tab. Enter your title, add the content and click on publish.
It is really easy to build a new page.
Place your mouse over the Pages menu on the left sidebar, click on add new, and the add new page window will appear. Enter in your title and add your content, then ultimately click on publish.
If the last two paragraphs looks exactly the same, it is due to the process being nearly similar, and they both are equally easy.
In case, you are concerned if the process is going to be tough somehow, then adding a page is much tougher as compared to adding a post.
If you use Microsoft Word or Apple’s pages, then you can figure this out. You can also add a photo or video by clicking on the Add media button.
You can also build a hyperlink by emphasizing on a piece of text and clicking on the button that appears to be like a chain.