On this page we will explain the WordPress platform, themes and the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com.
What Is WordPress?
WordPress is a tool for publishing content on the web. In the past, creating a website or even making minor updates to an existing website typically required employing the services of a web-designer, but with WordPress anybody can create a powerful website.
WordPress is a user friendly content management system for websites and blogs. Users can easily add and update text, images, video, audio and more using the WordPress platform. And with the right theme, no knowledge of web programming is required. Updating a WordPress based website can be as simple as changing a profile in Facebook, or creating a document in Microsoft Word. To sum it up in their own words:
WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.
If you’re still not convinced, we have written an article outlining several reasons we believe WordPress is a wise investment and the future of the web. Read the article here.
WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com
The themes available directly from our site are created for individual installations of the open source WordPress platform from wordpress.org. Downloading and installing the software from wordpress.org grants the user full control over the WordPress platform, themes and plugins. However, it requires securing a domain name and hosting account in order to setup your site. This is a process we can help with.
WordPress.com is a blogging community that does not require hosting or a domain name to get started. However, there is a limited amount of control over the platform, themes and plugins. Several of our themes are available for use within the wordpress.com community as well. They must be purchased directly from the wordpress.com site here.
What Is A WordPress Theme?
A WordPress theme is a template for the WordPress platform. Think of it this way, WordPress is the skeleton, and a theme is the skin. We design and develop themes for a variety of clients and needs. WordPress is not just a blogging tool. With the proper theme, WordPress is an entire website solution.
What Sets Organic Themes Apart?
We create premium WordPress themes that are professionally designed and developed with additional options not found in many themes, making it easier for users to manage their content. Our themes are created for business solutions, and provide much more functionality than a simple blog. Organic Themes are developed for ease of customization, and we offer extremely helpful support within our active forum community. In addition, we provide ongoing theme updates making sure that our themes are compliant with the latest WordPress functionality and web standards.
This Is Great! How Do I Get Started?
First and foremost, you must secure a website domain, hosting and the WordPress platform installed on your server — a service that we offer. With the previous steps completed, install and activate your purchased theme within WordPress and begin adding your content. We have provided installation instructions here.