Getting to Know WordPress: A Beginner’s Overview

Getting to know WordPress is the first step to launching a successful website. As a beginner, understanding how WordPress works will give you the confidence to create, edit, and manage your online presence with ease. At Inwebify, we make it even easier with optimized hosting and built-in tools designed specifically for WordPress websites. This guide walks you through the basics so you can get familiar with the platform and start building your site today.

What You’ll Learn in This Guide

This article introduces WordPress basics — what it is, why it’s popular, and how to start using it effectively with your Inwebify hosting.

What Is WordPress?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers more than 47% of all websites. It’s built for ease of use and flexibility, making it ideal for beginners and advanced developers alike.

With WordPress, you can:

• Create websites without knowing how to code
• Easily publish and manage blog posts and pages
• Customize your site’s appearance with themes
• Add new features with thousands of plugins
• Manage users, media, SEO, and more—all from one dashboard

Whether you’re starting a blog, building a business site, or launching an online store, WordPress gives you the tools you need to do it all.

Core Parts of WordPress Explained

Let’s break down the main components of a WordPress site:

• Dashboard: The backend area where you control your website. From here, you can manage posts, pages, media, users, and settings.
• Posts vs. Pages: Posts are used for time-based content (like blog entries). Pages are static—ideal for About, Services, or Contact.
• Themes: These control the overall look and layout of your site. You can customize themes with menus, widgets, colors, and more.
• Plugins: Small apps that extend functionality. Want a contact form? Social sharing buttons? Better security? There’s a plugin for that.
• Media Library: A central place to manage all your uploaded images, videos, PDFs, and other files.

As you continue getting to know WordPress, take time to hover over each menu item to see what it controls.

Helpful Tips for Beginners

• Stick with one theme at first: It’s tempting to try multiple themes, but switching too often can disrupt your layout and SEO.
• Don’t install too many plugins: Quality over quantity. Too many plugins can slow down your site or cause conflicts.
• Use the block editor: WordPress uses a block-based editor (Gutenberg) that makes it simple to create rich, flexible page layouts.
• Back up regularly: While Inwebify offers backups, having your own backup strategy adds an extra layer of security.
• Secure your website from the start: Read our guide on How to Secure Your Website from the Start.

If you’re just getting to know WordPress, it’s a good idea to explore the dashboard slowly and test things out on a staging site before launching live.

How Inwebify Simplifies WordPress

With Inwebify, WordPress comes pre-installed on all WordPress and WooCommerce hosting plans. That means no technical setup—just log in and go.

Plus, we include:

• 1-click WordPress login via your cPanel
• Built-in protection with Imunify360 firewall and QUIC.cloud CDN
• Automatic updates via WP Toolkit
• Free daily backups and malware scanning
• Expert support available 24/7

Ready to log in for the first time? WordPress is pre-installed on all Inwebify hosting plans, so you can sign in instantly from your client dashboard or cPanel—no setup required.

Recap

Getting to know WordPress early makes launching your website faster and easier. With Inwebify, you get a head start—WordPress is already installed, secured, and supported. Use this guide to get comfortable, and when you’re ready, explore our other tutorials to keep getting to know WordPress and build your site with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is WordPress free to use?
A: Yes, WordPress itself is free. With Inwebify hosting, WordPress is included and automatically installed for you.

Q: What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
A: WordPress.org is the self-hosted version we support—where you have full control. WordPress.com is more limited and hosted by WordPress directly.

Q: Can I add an online store with WordPress?
A: Yes, With the WooCommerce plugin, you can turn your WordPress site into a fully functional online store.