When it comes to blogs, content is king. However, that doesn't mean you can throw together your blog's design in five minutes and expect people to love it. Just as with any other type of website, visitors will pay attention to style and usability. If your blog looks like a mess, chances are few people will bother to read your posts.

When it comes to the web, text is king. For many (if not most) websites, text makes up the bulk of their content. That means your choice of font can have a significant impact on the way people perceive your site.

Technically, WordPress started life as a blogging platform. However, it's long since evolved into something much more versatile. Today people use it to build nearly every type of website you can imagine. Still, you should never commit to a platform unless you’re sure it offers all the features you need.