Culture Index exists to catalog cultural institutions online, and highlight the best practices that inspire us.
Launching with a focus on museums and building from there, we are a resource for both research and discovery. Browse information about online communications, and discover ideas with examples of what’s possible for cultural institutions in the digital space.
As a community project facilitated by Base, we invite you to use and contribute to this growing resource.
Wordpress
WordPress is a widely-used open-source content management system (CMS) that powers a large portion of websites worldwide. Originally designed as a blogging platform, WordPress has evolved into a flexible CMS capable of building everything from simple blogs to complex websites and eCommerce platforms. Its ease of use, vast library of plugins, and customizable themes make it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers.
One of WordPress’s key strengths is its flexibility. With thousands of available themes and plugins, users can quickly expand the functionality of their site, whether they need SEO tools, eCommerce capabilities, or enhanced security features. Additionally, its active community offers extensive resources, support, and updates, ensuring that the platform continues to improve.
However, WordPress does have some disadvantages. Since it relies heavily on plugins for additional functionality, this can sometimes lead to performance issues if too many plugins are used or if they are not properly maintained. Additionally, security vulnerabilities can arise, especially when using outdated plugins or themes.