WordPress is free software that runs websites — from blogs to WooCommerce stores. You pay for hosting, design/build and care, never licences. It suits content-led sites and stores; app-like products may suit React instead (see the comparison).
Key facts
- Open-source (GPL): no licence fees, portable data.
- Themes control look; plugins add function; Gutenberg edits content.
- Powers ~40%+ of CMS websites worldwide.
- Needs updates/backups — via care plans from ₹2,500/month.
Costs
Sites from ₹10,000 — detail on WordPress costs.
FAQs
Is WordPress free?
The software is; hosting, build and care are the real costs.
Is it good for SEO?
Excellent — with proper structure, speed and content.
Can we edit ourselves?
Yes — that is its core strength.