The best things about Wordpress.

[fetchblog]

I am sort of new to this whole blogging game. I have been doing it for about 3 months now. In that time I have figured out that Wordpress is the best user interface for my blogging needs. For you other wordpress users, I am wondering why you feel Wordpress best Suits your website.

[drisley]

Open source with a VERY larger user base. That right there is all I needed to know.

[fetchblog]

WHat about Plugins...anythign you can recommend to a newer user?

[felgall]

Useful plugins for anyone using WordPress

http://techie-buzz.com/wordpress-plu...de-plugin.html
automatic upgrade which will keep your wordpress up to date for you without your having to manually install the upgrades.


http://mnm.uib.es/gallir/wp-cache-2/
caches the pages in your blog so as to minimize CPU usage (allowing for far more visitors without your exceeding CPU limits on your hosting).

[fweikeong]

I guess it is because it is much more user friendly and simple to deploy, wordpress was developed with blogs in mind and most bloggers aren't technical, where they would prefer a simple and easy program that they can DIY themselves.

[rcj662]

Simple easy to upgrade with pluggins. One of the best blog platforms what else do you need

[ses5909]

Here is a thread where people list the things they like and dislike about it:

http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520279

[bellasky]

Ease and flexibility!

[ernan]

yes wordpress is easy to use, flexible, thousand of pro themes and plug-ins and many more. since i started wordpress in my blog i am starting to love it..