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What is this WordPress everyone is talking about?

Feb 2015

Increasingly often when we speak to customers about websites and mention “WordPress”, even non technical folk will say

“oh yeah, I’ve heard of that“.

But if you haven’t heard of WordPress or aren’t sure what it does it’s a content management system (or CMS). Content management systems allow you to edit and update your own website. Content management systems have been around for a long time and traditionally they were something larger businesses and enterprises rolled out to manage a sprawling corporate website.

But nowadays we’re all used to easily updating content online, be it in Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. So as a website owner you expect to have full control over your website. You want to drop fresh images in and update your text when the feeling takes you. Which is where WordPress comes in. It’s simpler to use than a traditional CMS. Like Facebook it’s pretty easy to pick up and use with the barest minimum of training. We find our customers like using it.

At Wimborne Business Systems a lot of our website work these days involves WordPress.

And us Dorset folk even had our own major WordPress conference in Bournemouth last year. It was a great success and it was a great chance to meet WordPress specialists from around the world.

How is Dorset Growth Hub helping local businesses?

Feb 2015

The Dorset Growth Hub was established to help businesses in Dorset grow and become more competitive. The organisation is currently running a series of clinics and advisory sessions to support local businesses, particularly focussed on digital, technology and the internet.

Specialists involved in the programme, including us, will provide up to 12 hours of dedicated guidance, advice and support. There’s grant funding available too, to help you take action and implement the changes and improvements which come out of the advisory sessions.

Talk to us on 01202 849492 or phone Dorset Growth Hub on 0845 586480. You can also email them at info@dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk or find them on Twitter at @dorsetgrowthhub.