WordPress is software that powers more Websites than any other Content Management System (CMS). Occasionally, when pitching to clients, the customer will ask me who uses WordPress or if it can fill a certain functionality. I’ll therefore Post a few articles showing who to give people a better idea of just how popular and powerful WordPress is.

Starting off are five sports people that use WordPress to power their popular Websites:

Andy Roddick

is a an American tennis player and former number 1 ranked tennis player. His Website is powered by WordPress with the contact form and list through Constant Contact. The WordPress Theme is custom designed and includes sliders, RSS, Video, Affiliate advertising and much more.

Mark Weber

Mark Weber is an racing with the Red Bull-Renault team. His WordPress powered Website uses the very good Shopp plugin for Online shopping. Other Plugins used include WP jQuery Lightbox, Nextgen Gallery and Countdown Timer.

Jeff Lawson

Jeff is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). His Website home Page is a Blog showing the latest three posts. WordPress Plugins used include Nextgen Gallery, Tubepress and Easy Table Creator.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is a  who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He uses Nextgen Gallery, Flickr Gallery and other Plugins with a custom Theme to power his WordPress Website. Buddypress is also installed to power membership socializing on the Site.

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong is a road racing cyclist who won the Tour De France seven times in succession. His is powered by WordPress. The design is refreshingly simple but very effective and is based on the .