Web Design 6 May 2026 2 min read

What Is WordPress and Why Do We Recommend It for Every Bedford Business?

WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet — from small local businesses to major news organisations. Here’s why we recommend it for every Bedford business website we build.

What Is WordPress?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that lets you build, manage and update a website without knowing how to code. It runs on your own hosting server and you own everything completely.

Why WordPress Is the Best Choice

  • You own it completely — unlike Wix or Squarespace, you can move hosts, change developers or hand it to someone else at any time
  • Unmatched SEO — plugins like Yoast SEO give you full control of every technical SEO element
  • Unlimited flexibility — any feature you can imagine can be built
  • Largest developer community — support, tutorials and developers available worldwide
  • Scales with your business — from a 5-page site to an e-commerce store serving thousands

Isn’t It Hard to Use?

Modern WordPress is very user-friendly. We provide a training session with every website we build so you can confidently update content, add blog posts and make simple changes yourself.

All WebDevLab websites are built on WordPress. Book a free consultation to discuss your project.

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