This site has information and articles to help you get started with a self-hosted WordPress website. We also provide installation, support and management services for using WordPress as blogging software or as a Content Management System.
Version 2.7 of WordPress promises many changes to the core program and the user interface. Many are waiting with dread that they will have a lot of learning to do once the new stuff goes public.
WordPress plugins greatly extend the functionality of the WordPress software. Here is an explanation of how they work, followed by some recommendations.