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I’ve been quite a bit critical about WordPress recently. And although I stand by those words, I think WordPress also has a lot of great things to offer users. I promise I’m not saying that under duress lol. Anyway, here are some things I love about WordPress:

The Community

Of course, I have to start with the community. That’s what I think keeps most of us still using this platform. This has to be one of the best communities on the internet. Usually, the internet is filled with negativity and trolls. But people here are surprisingly kind, caring and supportive.

It Allows Me To Express Myself

I think compared to social media platforms, WordPress is much better for expressing oneself. I find social media to be more about images and videos rather than actual writing. So, if you’re like me and enjoy the writing/content creation aspect I think this platform would work much better.

I also think that this platform provides genuine feedback from your audience. On social media, I’ve noticed that the interactions are much more superficial and most people don’t really care about the content you’re posting. Unless it’s quite controversial or something. But here, for the most part, people give really great feedback and actually take the time to go through your content. That’s something I really appreciate about WordPress.

Overall, writing on this platform has been such a great experience. It’s helped my mental health and improved my writing. I don’t think you can find that with other platforms.

Freelancing

WordPress has provided myself and I’m sure many others a platform that allows us to freelance and offer products and/or services to our audience. I’m not someone who would thrive at a traditional 9-5 job and I certainly don’t see myself working with others. I enjoy working for myself and in the comfort of my home. And all that is only possible thanks to WordPress. It gave me a platform that allowed me to grow to the extent that I can offer my services and help others grow too. If it wasn’t for WordPress I don’t know where I would be or what I would be doing today. Having studied history, I don’t have a large amount of work prospects but thanks to this platform I’m doing what I love every day.

Conclusion

So, those are the things I love about WordPress. And the reasons I am going to be here till this platform shuts down. Or my body shuts down, lol.

What are some things you love about WordPress? Let me know in the comments below because I would love to hear from you or simply stop by and say hi!

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131 responses to “Things I Love About WordPress”

  1. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Community as you said is number one. I also enjoy being able to freely express myself. I do prefer it to social media, as I’m into reading and writing and I’m not a huge fan of videos and irrelevant content. It’s a time waster. WP allows me to. Be constructive with my time, either improving my game, or supporting others.
    Lovely post, Pooja G. 🙏

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, the community we have here is amazing. True, WP has more constructive and informative content compared to social media. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  2. donnajburkholder Avatar
    donnajburkholder

    Yes, the community. Comments are so kind. I love being able to process what I’m thinking, writing it down, putting it out there and knowing somebody will read it. I’m not on many others so don’t have a whole lot to compare it with. Thanks for sharing, Pooja!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, the community and social aspect of WP is the best. And we can share real content here.

      Reply
  3. John Avatar
    John

    I totally agree, Pooja, the people here are a wonderful community and this is why I have stayed here for many years actually. There simply isn’t another platform that can get close to WordPress.

    As you mentioned, social media such as Instagram is absolutely nothing like WordPress but I do have many friends there from many countries. Great post, Pooja! ❤️

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Absolutely, the community is amazing here and I haven’t found anything like it on other platforms. I like my IG friends too which is why I stay but I really have very little faith in that platform. It’s going down fast. Compared to WP, I really can’t stand IG these days.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        Yep, IG basically sucks. It used to be fun! Hi from Florida. ❤️❤️

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Oh nice, how’s the weather like there?

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          1. John Avatar
            John

            Threatening rain, windy and around 75 degrees which is actually nice. I hope your day was great Pooja! 🤙🏻❤️

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              That’s quite warm, enjoy! ❤️

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              1. John Avatar
                John

                Yes! 😊❤️❤️

                Reply
  4. Renard Moreau Avatar
    Renard Moreau

    🙂 I agree with everything that you published in that blog post of yours.

    The WordPress community is absolutely wonderful. They are supportive of each other.

    And, one of the things that I like about WordPress is its advancements; it is, in my opinion, one of the most modern blogging platforms around.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, the community is amazing. I’m so thankful for it. True, it’s been improving in some ways that I don’t see in other platforms.

      Reply
  5. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Except for freelancing, I fully agree with you Pooja! It’s a wonderful place to express ourselves and to connect with people all over the world

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Absolutely, lots of wonderful people on this platform that I am thankful for.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Yes indeed. Same here ❤️😍

        Reply
  6. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Pooja, agree 100% about the community. For the very large part, people here are artistic, friendly and very cool 😎

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, True, for the most part people here are really nice and have great content.

      Reply
  7. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Like you, first and foremost, I love the community, the support I get on here is second to none, and its all thanks to my amazinb followers, and I also love that it is accessible to the blind, easy to use, and I love that I can post my posts in via email.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! True, people here are so kind and helpful including you as well. It’s also very user-friendly, I agree.

      Reply
  8. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
    mistermaxxx08

    One of the greatest places to express and encounter creative and cool people as yourself Pooja. So many great times with creative connections and laughter here. Much respect and alot of very talented people here. Salute appreciate and respect

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I very much agree, we have lots of great people here like yourself too.

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      1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
        mistermaxxx08

        you’re much too kind and I look forward to hearing from you and what you have posted. you certainly inspire, appreciate and respect you

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thanks so much.

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          1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
            mistermaxxx08

            you know you are cool peeps

            Reply
  9. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    My school banned it so I have to use mobile Internet to see what’s going on.
    On a positive note, I love WP because people like us use it, most social media is frustrating to me, but maybe I need to try something new, like Medium

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh that’s a shame but glad you can still use it with data. Same, I have the same problem with social media. I haven’t heard good things about Medium to be honest, a friend of mine just stopped using it. But you can try it and see what it’s like.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        I’m good.

        Reply
  10. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    It’s like everything, Pooja. It has its good points, and bad points. Nothing is perfect. And I agree, I love the community too. 💕

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, it has its pros and cons but I do like it the most so far 💕

      Reply
  11. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    I agree with everything you say. As for comparing word press to social media, there is no comparison. I use Facebook and Instagram mostly to keep in contact with far away friends, Leonberger groups, and beer groups, but outside of that it seems to be just nonsense.

    In my newsfeeds there’s seems to be only clickbait, bunk, dumb memes, fake news, embarrassingly stupid reels much of it from TikTok, spam, scams, and advertisement for suspect products I don’t want. I am an administrator in a number of beer groups and in one of the beer groups there are people who post so called viral videos that first of all, have nothing to do with beer and second of all, often are offensive, pornography, sales promotions, etc. I have to clean out at least 10 videos per day. Not to mention want-to-be influencers who start FB groups just to push their agendas/products/self-promotion, while stealing members photos and using them without attribution. Then there are the unintelligent and easily confused AI bots on Facebook that are removing or punishing people who are posting things that are perfectly fine, while not noticing stuff that’s actually bad. I rarely see these problems with blogs on word press. Word press is a much more adult and smarter realm than social media.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I don’t use FB much but I feel the same way about Instagram. I enjoy the stuff I follow but everything is sort of nonsense. And honestly, you need to share somewhat pornographic or offensive things to go viral which I’m really not okay with. Here, you can share actual content and get views.

      Reply
  12. rachelramdhan Avatar
    rachelramdhan

    The community on WP is supportive and amazing so I’m very grateful for that.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, very much so and I feel the same way.

      Reply
  13. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Despite my bitching about some of the silly stuff, I agree with you, Pooja. I don’t bother with other social media besides blogging, because it just seems like one big headache. The majority of the people that I’ve run into are really great and I am happy with the way things flow overall.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely. Yes, the glitches are annoying but this platform is still the best one I’ve used so far. People here are definitely nice for the most part and pretty supportive.

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Agreed.

        And for the record, I will still bitch about the glitches too. 😄

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Oh for sure 😅

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          1. Kevin Avatar
            Kevin

            Especially since I am paying out of pocket. 😄

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Then you have even more of a right to bitch about it lol 😂

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              1. Kevin Avatar
                Kevin

                My thoughts exactly! 🤣

                Reply
  14. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Pooja, agree 100% about the community 😎

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, glad you think so too 😊

      Reply
  15. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    It’s the site that hosts my stories and poems which are then shared with my other web pages so it’s a convenient site with a lot of features useful to professionals.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it’s convenient and quite user friendly compared to other platforms I’ve used.

      Reply
  16. PayPlanDebtAdvice Avatar
    PayPlanDebtAdvice

    Thanks for the Read !!!!

    take care

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  17. Poet of the Light Avatar
    Poet of the Light

    Still here? Now I’ve got tot say something witty before I stick my foot in my mouth… and I’ve always been fashionably late too. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha being fashionably late isn’t a bad thing 😉

      Reply
  18. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
    Wholeness Chronicles

    I agree regarding the communityhse

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, glad you think so too.

      Reply
  19. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    2 things I love about WP.

    Is bloggers like you 🤗
    You makes the experience wonderful.
    I love the community, it’s unbeatable.

    Unlike you, I have even smaller community, but I deeply appreciate all them.

    Second as you said
    wp gave me a personality
    Or helped in discovering it.
    I am very comfortable here.

    I am not like this in real life.
    I call him FGW seperately, because trust me that’s a complete different person.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I’m happy to have met many amazing bloggers here too.

      Same here, I’m so glad we found this platform. I’m different in real life to but I feel like I’m more myself on WP than in real life.

      Reply
  20. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    I know you’ve had your frustrations with WordPress, but I’m glad you’re hanging in there, Pooja. I’m really enjoying getting to know you.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, yes even though I’ve had my issues with WP I think it’s the best platform to use for bloggers.

      Reply
  21. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    Very true of WP. Thanks.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  22. Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle Avatar
    Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle

    I absolutely love WP too for the reasons you outlined. I’ve experienced a lot of personal growth in terms of my writing + mental health, and made new friends in so many countries.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m so glad you experienced that too and I think the community here is definitely wonderful. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  23. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    I agree with you….it’s a wonderful platform.
    ( even with the frustrations and constant changes lol 😬)

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, despite the ups and downs it’s still a great platform and community 😊

      Reply
  24. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    I agree with you about the WordPress community!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s the best place to be on the Internet!

      Reply
  25. Dr. K Anil Roy Avatar
    Dr. K Anil Roy

    Good or bad, I have found a platform to express myself…thank you wordpress

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, this platform is great for sharing one’s thoughts and writing.

      Reply
  26. Kajal Avatar
    Kajal

    I agree with the genuine feedback by readers here. Most of them are actually reading before leaving any comments.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I think a lot of comments are much more genuine compared to social media.

      Reply
  27. Gertrude_n Avatar
    Gertrude_n

    I share the same conclusion with you.😄
    You shared very insightful things about wordpress.

    As far as writing is concerned, WordPress has been the place where my writing experience started. And since am still here 2-3 years later, it means there is something special about this app.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, this is a great platform for writers and I think it helps us really improve and grow. This app is definitely special, at least to us.

      Reply
  28. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Yep, being able to write something longer than 144 characters is the biggest draw for me. And the comments 😀 I measure my blog by comments, not likes or follows, hahahahaha.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, you can fully express yourself and share your content. Absolutely, I think anyone can like or follow but your real audience is the one that will read and comment.

      Reply
  29. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I agree with everything you said, Pooja. The WordPress community is wonderful and welcoming. WordPress may have its glitches every now and then, but it’s the best platform for blogging, IMO.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Absolutely, WordPress has its ups and downs but it’s worth sticking around for the community. And I think it’s the best blogging platform too.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re most welcome, Pooja.

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  30. a girl named rob Avatar
    a girl named rob

    I share many of your sentiments. Having jumped around most social mediums (including a recent stint on Substack), I come back to WP. Idk if it’s because I live in the US and thus my feeds are full of the same tedious cultural debates and socio-political posturing, but WordPress seems to be the only place on the Internet that hasn’t been swallowed by #TheDiscourse. I love that I can log on and read about the regular lives of everyday people with interests and hobbies. I love that this place isn’t cluttered with influencers.

    Like you, I’ll be here until they shut this place down. lol

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    1. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
      Wholeness Chronicles

      Great comment.

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it’s not just you I get that stuff constantly on social media too and it’s draining. It’s always super negative stuff and don’t even get me started with the comments. This place is so chill in comparison and people are much more relaxed about what they share. It’s a nice sanctuary amongst all the negativity.

      Reply
  31. Quantez Xihuitl Avatar
    Quantez Xihuitl

    Hi

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    1. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
      Wholeness Chronicles

      Hi

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Hi 👋🏼

      Reply
  32. Azamfarooq Avatar
    Azamfarooq

    Nice Post

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

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      1. Azamfarooq Avatar
        Azamfarooq

        Welcome 🤗

        Reply
  33. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
    Mark Edward Jabbour

    WordPress is great for people who like to write.

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    1. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
      Wholeness Chronicles

      Yes and for me reading.

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I definitely think so.

      Reply
  34. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    These are helpful comments. You are exercising both parts of sound critiquing–to note what’s not so good, to note what’s good. Thanks for both.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yeah, I wanted to share the good too because I think that’s the only way to fairly share my critique.

      Reply
  35. V.M.Sang Avatar
    V.M.Sang

    I wholeheartedly agree about the community. The people who comment on my blog are lovely people. The more regular commenters I have come to think of as friends, even though we’ve never met in the flesh.
    I find on Facebook, people are all for themselves. Posts are all about themselves, on the whole. Why do I want to know what they had for dinner, or that they are wishing their child a happy 5th birthday. Don’t wish a family member happy birthday on social media. Go to see them in person. And if it’s someone who won’t see it, like your 5 year old, what’s the point.
    WordPress is simple to work on, too. I don’t do a lot other than blog, but it’s super easy. A great platform

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, I know exactly what you mean. Social media is much more superficial and it’s never really content that’s informative or helps one grow as a person. With WordPress, people have great content and the comments are lovely.

      Reply
  36. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    I agree. Well written Pooja!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  37. cheryloreglia Avatar
    cheryloreglia

    The community is the best. I’m so glad I found you! Hugs, C

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      So glad to have found you as well thanks to WordPress!

      Reply
  38. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I really love the community, too. I enjoy our discussions and shares, and I’ve met some other great bloggers through you, too.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, the community here is so wonderful. So glad to hear that and hope you find more great bloggers to follow through here.

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      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        Not too many more though… I’m having trouble keeping up with them all. Don’t know how you do it!

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        1. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
          Wholeness Chronicles

          ??????

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        2. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          That’s fair, it takes a lot of time and energy. Haha I love what I do so I don’t mind!

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          1. Steve Avatar
            Steve

            It’s good to love what you do for work!

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Absolutely, I’m very lucky to be able to do something I enjoy!

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          2. Steve Avatar
            Steve

            It’s great to love what you do for work!

            Reply
  39. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    I agree, Pooja, but community is the best! And I’m glad I met you and many other wonderful bloggers/friends. 💞

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, the community here is worth staying on this platform for. Glad to have met you too, it would have been a shame to miss our on your writing 💕

      Reply
      1. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
        Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

        ❤️🌷❤️

        Reply
  40. Robbie Cheadle Avatar
    Robbie Cheadle

    It’s lovely to read this post. I like WO for all the same reasons.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and so glad you feel that way too.

      Reply
  41. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Interesting post.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  42. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    I’m not as interested with WordPress as I used to be. Yet the connections and friendships this website has brought me I will always cherish. Wonderful post, Pooja.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I find that the connections are what’s most important to people. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  43. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    I”m with ya!!! Loves it!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s the best community!

      Reply
  44. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    It’s like Apple.. a love hate relationship for sure but I do LOVE the people in our community and our connection and sharing from the heart for sure.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, definitely a hate-love relationship. True, the community is the best part.

      Reply
  45. Manoj Mehra Avatar
    Manoj Mehra

    Indeed, there is no supportive community like WordPress.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, the community is wonderful.

      Reply
  46. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    It does have its benefits!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It sure does!

      Reply
  47. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    So much I owe to WordPress as well. Plus, you’re here.🫣😅🤗

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Grateful that you’re here too 🤗

      Reply
  48. Layla Todd Avatar
    Layla Todd

    The community here truly makes everyday worth it. 💞

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely! 💯

      Reply
  49. Blogging with Mehreen Avatar
    Blogging with Mehreen

    Yes, it always make us happy & worth it! Nice & positive thinking here! Best wishes! ✨👏🍀💖

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think so too, thank you! ☺️

      Reply
  50. zuldev.com Avatar
    zuldev.com

    Yes, I agree the WordPress community is cool, the atmosphere is positive…

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it absolutely is.

      Reply
  51. digitalish9 Avatar
    digitalish9

    Community is a very nice thing . I love it ❤️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, absolutely so. Thanks ☺️

      Reply
  52. savycoder Avatar
    savycoder

    Absolutely right! I couldn’t agree more with comparison to social media, this really is best for someone who enjoys reading and writing.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Yes, this is the best platform for people who want to write or create real content.

      Reply

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