If you’ve wisely chosen to have WordPress website created for your business, congratulations! Your goods or services will soon be ranking high in the search engine results, and sales and work will be rolling in. New potential customers will discover your chic new website, which is optimised in all respects to capture the interest of site visitors and convert them into paying customers.
We’ve put together a list of some of the most frequently asked questions, gleaned from the many we receive from our clients here at Dentons Digital. We hope you find the questions and answers useful.
Q: What is WordPress?
A: WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to manage websites easily. It is used by professional developers to create all sorts of websites, from simple template sites to complex ecommerce sites, which can then be managed by their clients.
Q: What does a WordPress website cost?
A: Although the basic software is free to use and install, there are costs in respect of site hosting, professional web developer services, plug-ins and extensions for various features and functions. The cost of a WordPress site therefore depends on your requirements. Dentons Digital offers flexible payment plans for small businesses and sole traders who want a customised WordPress website.
Q: Why do I need to pay for hosting my WordPress website?
A: A dedicated WordPress hosting service will ensure that your website stays fast-loading, secure and optimised for search engines. In other words your site will operate at peak performance, vital for ensuring that your site does its job of helping your business grow and thrive. Ideally your hosting service will also give you customer support when you need it.
Q: How does WordPress work?
A: WordPress works by using a combination of themes and plugins to create and customise websites. It stores content in a database that enables users to add, modify and change content on their site pages.
Q: What are themes in WordPress?
A: Themes determine the overall look and feel of a WordPress site. They control the design, layout, and display of content.
Q: What are plugins in WordPress?
A: Plugins are add-ons that extend the functionality of a WordPress site. They can be used to add features, enhance security, improve performance, and more.
Q: Are WordPress plugins free?
A: No, while many plugins are free, some premium plugins come with additional features and support that may require a purchase.
Q: How do I add content to a WordPress website?
A: You can create content by navigating to the WordPress dashboard, selecting “Posts” or “Pages,” and then clicking on “Add New.” There, you can enter your content using the visual editor. Dentons Digital offers tutorials for clients who are not confident in using the platform to manage their sites.
Q: What is the Gutenberg editor for WordPress?
A: Gutenberg is the default block editor introduced in WordPress 5.0. It allows users to create content using blocks, making it easier to customise layouts.
Q: How do I add images to my WordPress site?
A: You can add images by clicking on the “Add Media” button while editing a post or page and uploading images from your computer.
Q: How can I ensure the security of my WordPress site?
A: Enhance security by using strong passwords, keeping themes and plugins updated, using a security plugin, and regularly backing up your site.
Q: What is a WordPress widget?
A: Widgets are small blocks that perform specific functions and can be added to widget-ready areas of your site, like sidebars or footers.
Q: Can I set up an online store with WordPress?
A: WordPress offers a plug-in known as WooCommerce, which is a popular and feature-rich solution for creating an e-commerce website.
Q: Are WordPress websites SEO friendly?
A: WordPress websites can be relatively easily structured and managed to be SEO friendly, using appropriate themes, meta tags and plugins, and – for example –creating quality optimised content and building high-quality backlinks. It’s advisable to use the services of an SEO expert to set up your site using best practice, especially if you want to boost your rankings in local areas.
Q: How do I know which version of WordPress I am using?
A: Just log in to your WordPress dashboard with your username and password and look at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will tell you which version you are running.
Q: How do I update WordPress to the latest version?
A: Keeping your WordPress website updated with the latest version helps keep your website safe and bug-free. WordPress updates are made regularly, so you should make sure your site keeps up. WordPress does not automatically update for new versions. You can update WordPress through the dashboard by going to the “Updates” section. Always back up your site before performing updates.
Q: Are WordPress websites responsive?
A: Yes, WordPress realises that it is imperative that business websites, in particular, look great on any device, so all WordPress themes are mobile-friendly. This means a competent web designer can craft a customised responsive website that views optimally on any size screen.
Our website developers at Dentons Digital specialise in creating bespoke WordPress websites that work for our clients, ranging from sole traders to local SMEs in Wiltshire, Somerset and further afield across the south-west England. If we’ve missed out any questions you’d like answers to, please feel free to get in touch and ask – we’re always happy to help. Just call us on 01373 482774.
