The world’s most widely used CMS explained in simple, strategic terms.

When a company decides to develop or redesign its website, one of the most common questions is:
“Which platform should we use?”
And in most cases, the answer is clear: WordPress.

At ARGOsoft Group, we have accompanied dozens of brands in their digital growth using this powerful CMS. But… what makes it so popular? Why is it so widely chosen by designers, agencies, bloggers, startups, and large companies around the world?

Today we’ll tell you what WordPress is, why it dominates the market, and how to debunk one of the main myths surrounding its security.

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage websites flexibly and easily, without the need for in-depth programming knowledge.

It was launched in 2003 as a blogging platform, but it has evolved enormously and is now used to create:

• Corporate websites
• Online stores (with WooCommerce)
• Personal blogs
• Creative portfolios
• Digital newspapers
• Educational platforms
• Corporate intranets and more

How popular is WordPress?

The statistics speak for themselves:

• More than 43% of all websites worldwide are built with WordPress (source: W3Techs, 2025).
• It accounts for more than 60% of the CMS market.
• More than 500 new sites are created with WordPress every day.
• It is used by global brands such as Sony Music, the White House, TechCrunch, PlayStation Blog, Forbes and The Walt Disney Company.

And most interestingly, its use continues to grow, thanks to its active community, constant evolution, and adaptability to new technologies such as mobile-first, integration with artificial intelligence, and SEO optimization.

Why is it so popular?

1. Ease of use
Both beginners and experts can create a website with WordPress thanks to its intuitive interface, visual editor (Gutenberg), and extensive documentation.

2. Total flexibility
You can develop anything from a simple landing page to a complex online store with custom features, thanks to its plugin and theme system.

3. Library of plugins and themes
It has over 60,000 plugins and thousands of themes to customize the design, functionality, and performance of your website without having to code from scratch.

4. SEO optimization
WordPress is built with technical SEO best practices. Plus, you can further improve your ranking with plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math.

5. Scalability
You can start with a basic site and grow it into a robust platform without having to migrate to another technology.

The myth: “WordPress is not secure”
One of the most common arguments from its detractors is that WordPress is vulnerable to attacks. But the reality is more nuanced.

Where does this myth come from?

As the most widely used CMS in the world, it is also the most attacked. However, most security breaches are not due to WordPress itself, but to:

• Outdated or poorly developed plugins
• Unofficial or pirated themes
• Lack of maintenance or insecure configurations
• Failure to implement SSL certificates
• Weak passwords or no two-step authentication

How can you improve WordPress security?

With best practices and technical maintenance, a WordPress site can be as secure as any professional platform:

• Keep WordPress, plugins, and themes always up to date
• Use only trusted and verified add-ons
• Install a firewall and security plugins (such as Solid Security, WP Activity Log, Sucuri Security or Wordfence)
• Perform automatic backups
• Use strong passwords and two-step authentication
• Limit login attempts and protect sensitive areas of the site
• Hire a professional team for ongoing support and monitoring

At ARGOsoft Group, we offer maintenance plans that include all of these measures to ensure your site is 100% protected and up to date.

Conclusion

WordPress is much more than just a blogging platform. It is a robust, versatile, and scalable solution that adapts to businesses of any size and sector. Its active community, ease of use, and compatibility with best web practices have made it the world’s leading CMS.

And as for security myths: like any system, it requires technical attention, but with proper configuration and maintenance, WordPress can be a secure, powerful, and reliable tool for your website.

Would you like to create or migrate your site to WordPress with the support of a professional team?
Write to us at info@argosoftgroup.com or visit www.argosoftgroup.com and we will be happy to help you step by step.