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WordPress.com review: A heavyweight site builder that makes you work for it
WordPress is a powerful website builder with many strengths, particularly plugins -- but you'll have to pay extra.
WordPress.com gives you a lot, but you won't get the good stuff like plugins and serious SEO tools unless you're on the pricier Business plan The block editor works once you figure it out, but it's nowhere near as beginner-friendly as drag-and-drop builders like Wix or Squarespace It's great for blogs or content-heavy sites, but not the best choice if you're new to building websites or want a cheap way to run an online store. WordPress.com is supposed to be the easy way to run a WordPress site without dealing with the headaches of hosting, security, or server maintenance. Screenshot by Marshall Gunnell/ZDNETFirst, let's clear up the confusion: WordPress.com is the hosted version, where Automattic (the company behind it) handles the servers, updates, and security.
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