An interesting post on the BlueHost Blog by Machielle Thomas, Content Manager, we shared below is no longer available as of 18Jan2022, but the message is more true than ever!
WordPress powers nearly one-third of the world’s websites, from small personal blogs to the complex sites of major corporations such as Sony, Time Inc., the New York Post, and NBC. WordPress is only one of the site builders and content management systems users can download and install for free, but it has unique features that make it the most popular content management system in use today.
WordPress vs. the Competition
1. Flexible and Adaptable for Changing Needs
2. User-friendly—Even for Beginners
3. Themes Offer Multiple Options
4. Plugins Extend Functionality
5. WordPress Sites Rank High
6. WordPress Sites Are Mobile Responsive
7. WordPress Sites Have a Built-In Blog
8. The WordPress Community Offers Support