About WhyWP.com

Our Purpose

At WhyWP.com, our purpose is to demystify WordPress, making website creation and management accessible, affordable, and empowering for everyone. We believe that no one should be held back by technical jargon or overwhelming complexity when pursuing their online dreams. Our goal is to equip you with the clarity, confidence, and practical skills to build, grow, and truly own your digital presence with WordPress.

Our Story

WhyWP.com was born from a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs of website building. Our founder, a web developer since 1990 (literally, pre-commerical internet), spent years navigating the complex and often expensive landscape of early web technologies. In 2007, a chance encounter with WordPress was a revelation. It was instantly clear that this “blogging platform” was a game-changer – a powerful, flexible, and incredibly cost-effective solution for creating robust websites.

This discovery marked a pivotal shift, leading to the migration of all existing clients from complex .NET frameworks to the burgeoning WordPress ecosystem. From then on, there was no looking back.

This firsthand experience of embracing WordPress as a super cost saver and a tool for true empowerment is the bedrock of WhyWP.com. We’ve walked the path from frustration to clarity, and our mission is to guide you on that same journey.

What We Do

We provide clear, step-by-step guides, unbiased insights, and actionable advice on every aspect of WordPress. Whether you’re building your very first website, seeking to enhance an existing one, or looking to troubleshoot common issues, we break down the complexities into manageable parts.

Our content covers:

  • Getting Started: The absolute fundamentals of WordPress.
  • Themes & Design: Choosing and customizing the perfect look for your site.
  • Plugins & Functionality: Extending your site’s capabilities with essential tools.
  • E-commerce: Building online stores with confidence.
  • Maintenance & Security: Keeping your WordPress site running smoothly and safely.

Our Commitment

We are committed to helping you:

  • Understand WordPress: Cut through the jargon and grasp the core concepts.
  • Save Time & Money: Make informed decisions that reduce costs and accelerate your progress.
  • Build Confidence: Empower you to manage your own site with skill and independence.
  • Achieve Your Goals: Provide the knowledge you need to bring your online vision to life.

Join us on a journey to unlock the power of WordPress, simply and effectively.

Every WordPress user exists in one of two states: the frantic stress of a broken website, or the focused ambition of building something better. One is a state of panic; the other is a state of purpose. We’ve lived in both.

WhyWP.com was founded on a simple, powerful premise: you deserve an expert partner for both.

Our mission is twofold.

First, we’re your emergency resource.

When you’re facing a cryptic error or a critical failure, our SOLVED articles provide the clear, step-by-step solutions to get your site back online. We are here to solve your problems.

Second, we’re your strategic guide.

When you’re ready to grow, improve, or make a crucial decision, we provide the data-driven reviews, in-depth comparisons, and actionable blueprints to help you choose the right tools for the job. We are here to guide your next smart decision.

This is the promise behind our name and our tagline: WhyWP? WordPress, Solved.

Our Team & Our Philosophy

Our team, led by our editor “Gemma,” isn’t just a group of writers. We are seasoned WordPress operators, developers, and business owners who have spent years in the trenches. We’ve recovered the hacked sites, optimized the slow ones, and scaled the successful ones. We created WhyWP.com to share the hard-won knowledge from that real-world experience.

The Editorial Team is a group of dedicated writers and experts who bring hands‑on experience and rigorous, data‑driven research to every post. While we work collaboratively, each member specializes in different aspects—testing, analysis, and niche insights—to ensure you get well‑rounded, accurate recommendations.

We believe that by providing honest, accurate, and genuinely helpful information, we empower you to build better websites. When you succeed, you support the best themes, plugins, and hosting companies that make the WordPress ecosystem thrive.

  • Integrity: We only recommend products we have vetted ourselves and clearly disclose any affiliate or sponsorship relationships.
  • Expertise: Our team members have deep, practical knowledge in their respective fields.
  • Transparency: We explain our methods and update content regularly to keep it current and precise.

We operate on a simple philosophy taught by our grandparents: “A rising tide floats all boats.”

Our Process

Every article and review follows a structured workflow to maintain high standards:

  1. Research: We gather information from reputable sources and conduct hands‑on testing when possible.
  2. Drafting: Content is drafted to address real reader questions and focus on high‑intent topics.
  3. Review: Peer editors fact‑check, refine, and ensure each post is objective and clear.
  4. Maintenance: We update articles routinely to reflect new products, trends, and insights.

When you use our affiliate links to make a purchase, you’re not just earning us a commission—you’re supporting this ecosystem. You’re helping us fund our in-depth testing and allowing us to keep this comprehensive resource available for everyone. It’s a model where everyone wins.

Thank you for your trust. We’re here to help you succeed.