WordPress Overview and Structure

WordPress is a content management system built on PHP and MySQL. The core software handles users, posts, media, and settings. Themes control appearance; plugins add functionality.

This article explains the main parts of a WordPress site and how core files, themes, plugins, and the database work together.

Core components

• Dashboard: admin area at /wp-admin.
• Database: stores content and configuration.
• wp-content: themes, plugins, and uploads.
• wp-config.php: database credentials and security keys.

Keep core, themes, and plugins updated. BugShield maintenance plans include monitored updates and fixes when updates break something.