The Internet is an ever changing river of data and design. The networks that we log onto today bare little resemblance to the head-waters Tim Berners-Lee charted. The ascii art of early bulletin-boards and screaming modems has long since floated away.
Today, much of the web is no longer a raging torrent. It has well defined channels for navigation and standardized methods for surfing, proven through daily trail-and-error.
Most websites online rely on a Content Management System (CMS) or software that makes adding and editing content easier.
But not just any CMS. As much as 40% of all websites online are created using WordPress.
WordPress
WordPress doesn’t just dominate the makeup of the Internet, is it by far the most popular CMS in the market, with over 60% share. And it’s not just start-ups that use WordPress. All of these organizations and individuals are currently using it:
One of the major reasons for WordPress’s success is that it started as a blogging platform for the general public. It wasn’t built for developers — it was built for ease of use by anyone.
It’s free, open-source, highly expandable through themes and plugins, search-engine friendly, exceeds accessibility standards, mobile responsive, and so much more.
Hosting
Where you host your website matters. I have worked with dozens of hosting companies over the last 20+ years and not all of them are equal. A bad hosting company could ruin your online efforts.
A hosting service must be able to provide steady, constant access to your company’s online presence. This requires diligence in both the hardware and software maintenance, as well as vigilance to unwanted traffic and treats.
Hosting organizations with a proven positive track-record include:
- Amazon Web Services
- Rackspace
- GoDaddy
- WordPress.com
Social Networking & Communications Tech
Social Networking and Email Communication tools include:
- YouTube
- HootSuite
- MailChimp
- Constant Contact
- Gmail
Other Tech
Other proven technologies used in digital media development include but are not limited to:
- ChatGPT
- AWS Bedrock
- Google Site Kit
- CloudFlare
- Yoast SEO
- Gravity Forms
- Jetpack
- Asana
- Salesforce
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Suite
Sage Web Media was built using many of these technologies, as well as the digital media in my portfolio. Have questions? Contact me.