Dumb Question of the day: personal plan versus premium plan

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  mskmaitland · Member · Jul 4, 2017 at 1:49 am

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  So I am using wordpress for my website (wix is buggy). I am a storyteller and public speaker who occasionally gets paid gigs (I have a day job because I am no fool).

  The question is, if I upgrade do I have to have the premium plan when I don’t really need all the stuff that is in the premium plan? My site is a ‘Hey I am here this is what I do and this is when my next gig is’ kind of site. No bells and whistles. And if I read the ToS right (got the ‘treat’ and everything) use of Paypal is okay no matter what the upgrade and it is okay to promote myself so long as I don’t use outside platforms.

  Am I right? Is Personal kosher? Or do I have to be special and go to Premium.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  sarahwolffmilligan · Staff · Jul 4, 2017 at 2:02 am

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  Hi there,

  No such thing as dumb questions! :) The pricing list here breaks down the features available in each plan: https://wordpress.com/pricing/ If the Personal plan has everything you need for your site, you are not required to update to Premium.

  You can add a Paypal button to your sidebar, no matter what plan your site is on. Here are instructions on how to do so: https://en.support.wordpress.com/paypal/

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  mskmaitland · Member · Jul 4, 2017 at 2:10 am

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  Even if what I have is ostensibly a small business site, Sarah? The legalize is clearer than most but I just want to be totally sure on that. (I’m a Canuck – we tend to be careful – not cheap, mind – by nature).

  Thank you!

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  sarahwolffmilligan · Staff · Jul 4, 2017 at 2:25 am

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  No problem! The Premium and Business upgrades are highly recommended, but not required, for business sites. Here’s a good rundown of the various features that WordPress.com offers in the Premium and Business plans. These bundles of features may be helpful in the future as you grow your business: https://wordpress.com/business/

  No matter what plan you settle on, here are some tips here that might also help with optimizing your WordPress.com site as a Business site: https://en.support.wordpress.com/making-a-business-website/

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  mskmaitland · Member · Jul 4, 2017 at 2:37 am

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  Sweet. Again, my thanks, Sarah, for clarifying things.

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  sarahwolffmilligan · Staff · Jul 4, 2017 at 2:44 pm

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  You are welcome! It’s my pleasure. :)