I’ve been building websites since the ’90s – back when you had to hand-code everything in HTML and pray your table layout didn’t break in Netscape. So, when WordPress first came out, I’ll admit it: I thought it was a joke. Just something for kids and grandparents to play with rather than something you would use for a “real” website. But time has a way of shifting perspective.
As the web evolved and social media took center stage, WordPress quietly became the backbone of the internet. And now? It just makes sense.
From Skeptic to Advocate
I’ve used WordPress for many years now. What changed? Simplicity. It’s easy to use, easy to set up, and easy to maintain. For creatives and small businesses, that trifecta is gold.
When I started shaping the concept for SOHO Admin Force, I knew WordPress had to be part of it. Administering WordPress sites felt like a natural fit—it’s still “admin,” after all. I did hesitate at first, though, because I’m not a fan of design work. I can do it, sure, but I prefer the backend: updates, troubleshooting, documentation, and keeping things running smoothly.
Then it clicked: It’s my business – I can define the boundaries. So I did. I added WordPress installs and updates to my offerings, and I made it clear: I don’t do custom design work. But here’s the thing – WordPress comes with thousands of free and paid designs (called Themes) that users can choose from on their own. So really, there’s no need to hire a designer unless you want something highly customized.
Why WordPress Works for Small Businesses
Here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: the self-hosted version of WordPress is free to download from WordPress.org. All you pay for is your web hosting and a domain name (if you want one). That’s it. Oh, and you can buy web hosting from most any web hosting company or domain name provider – you don’t buy it from WordPress. “WordPress” is free.
If you’re a small business or an individual, there’s really no need to spend thousands of dollars on a website – unless that website is your business, like an online store. For most of us, a self-hosted WordPress site is all you need.
It establishes your presence online. It gives potential and existing customers a reliable way to contact you. And unlike social media platforms that rise and fall, your website is yours to keep for as long as you want to keep the lights on.
Why SOHO Admin Force Supports WordPress
At SOHO Admin Force, we help creatives and small businesses stay visible, secure, and supported. Our WordPress services focus on what matters: installs, updates, and admin support. No fluff, no upsells – just the essentials done right.
We believe in empowering users to own their digital space. WordPress makes that possible. We make it manageable.
Questions about WordPress sites? Ask away – I’m here to answer! Don’t want the world to see your question? Click here to email me – problem solved!
Happy Wednesday – have a great rest of your week!
Jeff
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