Payment Question
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Is WordPress free or do I need to purchase to be able to use it?
WP.com: Yes
Jetpack: No
Correct account: YesThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Hi there,
The answer is that yes, it’s possible to do either. You can start with a free site and stay free forever, or upgrade to unlock more functionality, performance, and support. Here’s an explanation of the advantages of both:
With a Free WordPress.com website, you can:
– Create a blog or a basic website with commonly used features.
– Choose from a variety of free themes for your site’s design.
– Receive community support.However, your website will come with WordPress.com ads and a WordPress.com subdomain (yourwebsite.wordpress.com).
When you upgrade to one of our paid plans, you get a host of additional capabilities:
– You can use a custom domain name (yourwebsite.com), and even receive a free one for a year (depending on the plan).
– Remove WordPress.com advertisements from your site.
– Get increased storage space and access to our premium themes.
– Install plugins and even use WooCommerce to create an online store if you take the top-tier Business or eCommerce plans.
– Access to priority email and live chat support.You can see a more detailed comparison of our plans here: https://wordpress.com/pricing/
What you choose really depends on your goals for your website. If you just want a simple site or blog and don’t mind the ads or the subdomain, the free plan could work for you. However, if you’re looking to create a more professional or complex site, one of the paid plans would be more suitable.
Feel free to tell us more about your project, the kind of site you are trying to set up, or any specific functionality you plan on needing! We’re happy to take a closer look and make sure that the plan you are interested in is a good fit for your needs. Do you happen to have any sites that you are drawing inspiration from or trying to emulate?
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