How to Build a Website, Part 4 -- WordPress Design & Development On this episode, we discuss my favorite website publishing platform for Small Business, WordPress. And, to do that, I had the pleasure of having on Web and BeyondCast with me WordPress developer Rene Morozowich, and Kevin W. Hoffman, WordPress Engineer at WordImpress, both of which I met through WordPress Pittsburgh. (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit http://webandbeyondcast.com/005 for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.) Questions we discussed on this episode: What is WordPress? Why would a Small Business owner use WordPress over another CMS or website builder, or straight code? What is a WordPress theme? What are theme frameworks? What should business owners know about themes? How do you choose the best theme for your business? What is a WordPress plugin? What WordPress plugins do you typically recommend, in general, for business owners to have on their website? What’re your favorites for specific functionality? Why? What are some pitfalls business owners experience when using WordPress plugins? If you'd like to discuss this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post), or contact us. In this Cast | WordPress Design & Development Ray Sidney-Smith, Host Rene Morozowich Rene Morozowich is a freelance WordPress developer based in Pittsburgh, PA. A techie at heart, her passion lies in the database and code, but she loves the creativity and execution of the whole website lifecycle -- from planning to launch. She works with designers to craft amazing sites for entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits. Rene is also a part of the Pittsburgh WordPress community and enjoys learning and talking about all things WordPress. Kevin W. Hoffman Kevin W. Hoffman is a WordPress Engineer at WordImpress where he is part of the team behind plugins such as Give and WP Business Reviews. He is an active volunteer and speaker in the WordPress community where he co-organizes WordCamp Pittsburgh. Show Notes | WordPress Design & Development Resources we mention, including links to them will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context. Genesis Theme Framework Roots Sage Starter Theme Divi Theme Builder Beaver Builder WooThemes / WooCommerce / Storefront Theme (eCommerce / physical commerce) ThemeForest Codex (WordPress Manual) on Child Themes How to Create a WordPress Child Theme Cascading Style Sheets