WordPress, the popular blog software, can be used as a content management system. Use the Post facility to write articles, just like bloggers. When you want to create an entire site, create Static Pages instead of Posts. These pages can be customized in php just like a traditional web page. Otherwise, use basic word processor features to design and update your web pages in WordPress. Create your own web site maintenance within the WordPress interface.

Tips for CMS:

• Use Permalinks to create a more traditional URL.
  Log In as administrator and change the blog settings:
  Settings -> Permalinks
  Custom Structure: /%postname%/
• Create a Home Page and set this as the Front Page:
  Settings -> Reading Settings
  A Static Page
  Front Page: (home page name)
• Keep the number of Plugins to a minimum.
• Get familiar with the themes directory
  Especially these files:
  header.php
  sidebar.php
  footer.php
• Customize Static Pages by Adding a Template Page to the themes directory
  Add the following comment to the top of the php file to label the template:< br/>
  /*
  Template Name: Home Page
  */
  Now you can select this Home Page template when editting a static page in WordPress.