pricing and changing pricing plan

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    thewriteria3ca4593c97 · Member ·

    Hello,

    I’m interested in setting up a website using WordPress, but I’m uncertain about which plan would best suit my needs.

    My website will require functionality for booking appointments and facilitating payments between students and teachers.
    Additionally, I’d like to incorporate a group chat feature where users can ask questions or contribute posts to the website.
    I also need the capability to schedule appointments between teachers and students.
    Furthermore, it’s essential that the website supports video calls powered by Zoom or Google Meet directly within the platform.

    Could you advise me on which plan would be most suitable for these requirements? Also, if I start with a particular plan and later decide to upgrade, will I receive a refund for the unused portion of my current plan, or would I need to purchase an entirely new plan? Furthermore, is it possible to design and test the website before committing to a plan, particularly to evaluate the booking features?

    Your guidance on these matters would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    WP.com: Yes
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    Correct account: Yes

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  • staff-oikake · Staff ·

    Hi,

    Based on the requirements you’ve outlined, I recommend considering the WordPress Creator Plan or the Entrepreneur Plan. These plans include a wider range of plugins and themes that are essential for establishing your booking and payment functionalities, group chat features, and direct video call integrations with platforms like Zoom or Google Meet. The Creator plan is typically sufficient for booking services and adding advanced features, while the Entrepreneur Plan offers additional tools for online stores and payment processing, which could be beneficial for handling transactions between students and teachers.

    For pricing and a handy plan comparison table, please see: https://wordpress.com/pricing/

    Regarding plan upgrades, you can start with the Business Plan and decide to upgrade to the eCommerce Plan later, you would only need to pay the difference between plans for the remainder of your billing cycle.

    Before committing to a plan, you can use WordPress’s free tier to design and draft your website, although some advanced features like third-party plugin installations will not be accessible until you choose a paid plan. Nonetheless, this allows you to layout your content and get a feel for how WordPress operates. Once you’re ready to implement the booking features and other functionalities you mentioned, upgrading to a suitable plan will unlock these capabilities, and you can continue testing until your website is fully operational to your satisfaction.

    Best of luck with your website setup, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions.

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