Zero-cost business website management using your smartphone
In previous blog entries we've highlighted the incredible benefits of using an open source content management system for building your business website. In particular, websites hosted on WordPress.com come with a tonne of great features—including automatic search engine optimisation. In this blog entry we'll look at another compelling advantage of using WordPress: easily managing your website from your smartphone or tablet.
Folks using Google Android or Apple iOS-powered devices can download the official (and free) WordPress app from the app store. Installation takes seconds, and the only setup needed is to enter your WordPress account username and password the first time the app is opened. You'll then instantly be able to manage the most common aspects of your website, with a super-easy-to-use interface optimised for touch screens.
In the following screenshot we are using the WordPress app on a smartphone to create a product review page. A full editing interface is available, including the ability to upload pictures:
The WordPress app enables full mobile access to web statistics—so you can analyse your business website visitor traffic from anywhere:
Even changing the entire design of your live website is possible, using the WordPress app's support for themes:
There are many other features available in the WordPress app—so head on over to your phone or tablet's app store and check it out. And remember, because the WordPress app itself is open source (just like the full WordPress CMS it connects to), your business is future-proofed against vendor lock-in to any single service or product.
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