WordPress is a popular CMS used by companies, large and small, as well as individuals.
There are two versions of WordPress -- the .com and the .org.
The .com is a free blogging software hosted on the WP servers similar to Google blogger.
The .org version is a free script available for installation on private websites.
All that is needed to update and maintain a WordPress website is access to the Internet, a web browser, and a basic knowledge of CMS.

There are two types of content (primarily) for a WP site -- posts and pages.

Posts are often used for new information, such as essays or articles or press releases, and they are generally visible on the site in a chronological order, as well as searchable by tags and categories. Only posts have tags and categories. Often, post titles are placed in a sidebar widget.

Pages are generally static elements with information that does not change often. These are usually visible on the main menu/navigation bar.

Plugins are small scripts/programs that allow you to customize or add functionality to the WP site. For example, plug-ins are commonly used in web browsers to play video, scan for viruses, and display new file types. Well-known plug-ins examples include Adobe Flash Player and QuickTime. Common WP plugins you will probably use support Google analytics and maps, photo galleries, contact forms, social media sharing, etc.

When a plugin is installed, sometimes you will add it visibly to a WP site with a widget. Widgets go in sidebars, and sidebars can be on the side or in the footer. Common widgets are post listings, archives, tags, logins, and text. If you want special formatting of text -- such as bold or links -- you'll have to do that with HTML.

Most people updating and maintaining a WP site will not bother with the plugins or widgets since these are set up when the site is created, however, plugins are updated by the third-party providers on a regular basis so clients may need to keep an eye on the dashboard and if a plugin needs updating, simply follow the simple directions.

The dashboard can be a bit daunting with WP, but for the most part it can be ignored. When you first go to the dashboard, there is a lot of content but what you need to focus on is in the left side-bar. That is where you can access the Posts, the Media (photos), the Pages, the Appearance, the Plugins, etc.

If you need to update an existing page, simply click on Pages and it opens a directory. Select the page you want to work on, make the edits, then look to the right column and click on Update. Same thing with Posts.

If you would like to add a new Page or Post, simply click on Add New.

The text editor built into WP is basically all you need -- you can insert photos (images), video, rich text, links. If you click on the Show/Hide Kitchen Sink you'll see a lot more choices. It's up to you.

Also, you can enter edits in either Visual or HTML, depending upon your ability or preference. Most clients stay in Visual mode.

To learn how to use WP, consider watching some the many video tutorials available on the Internet. Below is a roundup of tutorials that may be of interest to you. Please let us know if any of these links are broken or if there is objectionable material. KNW cannot be held responsible for the shared content on Youtube.

WORDPRESS TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Beginner WordPress Tutorial Video — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvcITIgP1lQ
WordPress.com – Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Blog — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWYi4_COZMU
Updated WordPress.com – Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Blog — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEWPnHY8D3E
WordPress for Your Website Tutorial — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s59f5mX9Dt4
Using WordPress To Make Easy Websites (not blogs) — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9bIsiB7GLk
WordPress Tutorial – How to Make a Static Page Your Home Page — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOiAuJwUHoM
Lisa Irby’s Favorite WordPress Plug-ins — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH7y1iLH8O8
Lisa Irby’s Installing Themes on WordPress — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mmUtpjPskg

Learning WordPress Basics - for beginners -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9b0jzcq0C4&feature=related
Wordpress For Beginners - Part 1 -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoodIiuy5I&feature=related
How To Use Basic Features In Wordpress -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0xluhNhYaQ&feature=related
Wordpress for Your Website - Tutorial #1 -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s59f5mX9Dt4&feature=related
Using WordPress To Make Easy Websites (not blogs) -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9bIsiB7GLk&feature=related