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While many other sites create a list of reason to use WordPress, this list will be kept short on purpose. Most people doing work to create and/or maintain their own web site are less interested in some of the reasons others will list simply to fill out a list. Here are the 5 biggest reasons I see to use WordPress over other self-hosted solutions or even many of the big hosted solutions.

Flexibility

WordPress, which is used on over a third of all sites, offers flexibility, both in terms of basic items such as themes and plugins, many available at no cost, while others are either free / paid or outright paid to use. In addition to these things, if one knows a little about coding with PHP for example, one could create child themes to allow for customization to happen without disturbing a parent theme's ability to update without overwriting changes. Also, one can hire someone to code a specific use plugin or theme features if no personal coding experience is available.

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Combining two web sites, each with their own "member" area, one for clients of the web services provided and one for training resources is a bit of work. The framework for the training and resources are in place now, while the client section is fully built out to resemble it's previous incarnation. Both are accessible through the Member Area, a link at the top of the site only accessible by those with permission to access that area. This custom built area, combine both aspects is coming together nicely so far.

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The latest core update to WordPress, version 5.4 code named "Adderly" in honor of Nat Adderley, was released yesterday. Each major core update will continue to add polish to WordPress and the Gutenberg Editor. This release pushes the editor into full screen mode by default, hiding the admin sidebar and top bars to provide more work space. This of course can be toggle off through the 3 stacked dots in the top right corner. Additionally, we have some new Gutenberg block elements, with the buttons item being one I see rather useful, as it allows for buttons to be placed side by side, without needing to use something like columns to do so. You can find out more information about this release on the WordPress.org's blog post for this release.