It’s Wednesday today, and the weather in Sydney is a bit cloudy. I’m sitting here, thinking about the comforting smell of my morning coffee, how it fills the air and wakes me up slowly. My laptop is open, ready for another day of work. There’s something about this quiet routine that makes me feel grounded, even when the world outside feels like it’s always moving so fast. I’m starting a new website project today, something custom and unique. Every time I dive into these kinds of projects, I always come back to WordPress. But sometimes, while scrolling through social media, I’ll see people claiming that WordPress isn’t as good as it used to be, or that there are better systems out there now. It makes me pause for a moment, but then I dig a little deeper.

When I start looking at the facts, it’s clear that those claims don’t hold up. WordPress powers 43.6% of all websites—nearly half the internet. That’s not just some statistic; it’s proof that this platform continues to be trusted by millions of people worldwide. It’s reliable, flexible, and capable of creating everything from small personal blogs to massive, custom websites like the one I’m building now.

So, I remind myself why I keep coming back to WordPress. It’s not just about the numbers—it’s about what it lets me create. And once again, I realise those social media takes just don’t stack up to the reality. As I sit here searching for some inspiration, I realise I’m not alone in googling “WordPress.” Turns out, people search for it 2.7 million times a month. That’s a massive community out there, all using the same platform in their own way.

Once I log into the dashboard, I think about just how much is happening on WordPress at any given moment. Every month, 70 million new posts go live, and over 409 million people view around 20 billion pages. That’s a lot of people sharing their ideas, their businesses, their stories—and I’m just one of them.

At one point during the build, I need to add a feature to the site—a simple enquiry form for the client’s customers. No stress. I head over to the WordPress plugin repository, and with nearly 60,000 plugins available, it doesn’t take long to find exactly what I need. That’s one of the best things about WordPress. It’s not just flexible—it’s limitless. By the end of the day, as I hit “publish,” I take a second to appreciate what WordPress has done for me and so many others. It’s not just a tool for building websites—it’s a platform for connection, for creativity, and for getting your message out there. Whether you’re a solo blogger, a small business, or a global brand, it’s the one thing that ties us all together.