What can you use the application for?
WordPress is a blogging application that enables you to keep an online diary.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
The WordPress application comes from Cafelog, an early blogging tool. The software is open source and can be downloaded at WordPress.org to host your blog yourself. However, you don't need to install anything if you don't want to: the hosted service at WordPress.com can be used without downloading or installing anything. WordPress.com is hosted by Automattic.
What are the differences to other applications?
Unlike applications such as Blogger and TypePad, WorldPress is based on free software. This means you always have the option to moving add your blog to your own server.
How does the application look and feel to use?
WordPress themes look great and many themes are available by default.
How does the registration process work?
Registration is very easy, email and name are explicitly optional.
What does it cost to use the application?
WordPress is free but you can pay for extra features. Your own domain name costs $15,- including registration. If you need more than 50MB, you can also purchase extra storage space. However,you will only need this when you post a lot of pictures, audio and video.
Who would you recommend the application to?
WordPress is the ideal application to start your own blog. It is free, easy and it allows you to host your blog yourself later on.
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