{"id":1530,"date":"2022-06-18T06:34:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T06:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2022-06-28T12:06:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T12:06:17","slug":"website-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST WEBSITE DESIGN PLATFORM: WORDPRESS.ORG VS. WORDPRESS.COM?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we told you that WordPress.com and WordPress.org are two completely distinct platforms for website design?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners frequently mix up WordPress.com and WordPress.org, resulting in them selecting the incorrect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/ultimate-guide-to-designing-a-website-for-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platform for their purposes. Even those who recognize the two are unaware of the distinctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our users frequently ask us which platform is better: WordPress.com or WordPress.org. We\u2019ve put together the most comprehensive comparison of WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org to help you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because choosing the right platform is so important for your website&#8217;s development, we\u2019ve put together the most comprehensive WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org comparison available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Our objective is to help you understand the fundamental differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org so you can pick the best platform for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Okay, let\u2019s compare the differences between WordPress.org website design and WordPress.com.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Comparison_of_WordPresscom_vs_WordPressorg\" title=\"Comparison of WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org\u00a0\">Comparison of WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#WordPressorg\" title=\"WordPress.org\">WordPress.org<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Benefits_of_WordPressorg\" title=\"Benefits of WordPress.org\">Benefits of WordPress.org<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Technical_Resources\" title=\"Technical Resources\">Technical Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Cons_of_WordPressorg\" title=\"Cons of WordPress.org\">Cons of WordPress.org<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#_WordPresscom\" title=\"\u00a0WordPress.com\">\u00a0WordPress.com<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Benefits_of_using_WordPresscom\" title=\"Benefits of using WordPress.com\">Benefits of using WordPress.com<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Migration_options\" title=\"Migration options\">Migration options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Cons_of_using_WordPresscom\" title=\"Cons of using WordPress.com\">Cons of using WordPress.com<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Further_Cons_Explained\" title=\"Further Cons Explained\">Further Cons Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Which_is_better_for_small_businesses_website_designs\" title=\"Which is better for small businesses website designs?\">Which is better for small businesses website designs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Is_it_possible_to_monetize_your_free_WordPresscom_website\" title=\"Is it possible to monetize your free WordPress.com website?\">Is it possible to monetize your free WordPress.com website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Which_is_better_for_e-commerce\" title=\"Which is better for e-commerce?\">Which is better for e-commerce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#How_do_I_design_or_manage_a_wordpressorg_website\" title=\"How do I design or manage a wordpress.org website?\">How do I design or manage a wordpress.org website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Is_it_possible_to_switch_from_WordPresscom_to_WordPressorg\" title=\"Is it possible to switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org?\">Is it possible to switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Summary_of_WordPressorg_vs_WordPresscom\" title=\"Summary of WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com\">Summary of WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/website-design\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPresscom_vs_WordPressorg_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span><b>WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article contrasts the strong self-hosted WordPress.org platform with the free WordPress.com platform. By upgrading to WordPress.com\u2019s paid service, you can have access to more features. We\u2019ve also highlighted those features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_WordPresscom_vs_WordPressorg\"><\/span><b>Comparison of WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examining each platform without bias is the best approach to grasp the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPressorg\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/showcase\/\"><b>WordPress.org<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.org, known as \u201cthe actual and most used WordPress,\u201d is a popular web design platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an open-source software. Getting started, you only need a domain name and web hosting. It\u2019s known as self-hosted WordPress as a result of this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits and drawbacks of choosing self-hosted WordPress.org to create your website are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_WordPressorg\"><\/span><b>Benefits of WordPress.org<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does WordPress offer amazing web development services, you also have complete control over your website. You have complete freedom to do whatever you want with it and to personalize it as much as you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the advantages of using WordPress.org to create your website, as well as why we think it\u2019s the ideal web design software.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress is a free, open-source, and extremely user-friendly blogging platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are the sole owner of your website and all of its content. WordPress will not take it down because it violates someone\u2019s terms of service (as long as you are not doing something illegal). You have complete control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can change the style of your website as needed. Additionally,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can use any of its custom web design themes, whether it\u2019s free or paid. However, users<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0can also make fully unique designs or make changes to anything you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can truly generate money from your WordPress site if you run your advertisements without sharing the profits with anyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For specific statistics and tracking, you can use powerful tools like Google Analytics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use self-hosted WordPress to set up an online store, collect credit card payments, and distribute\/ship the things straight from your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also build an online community around your website by creating membership sites and selling subscriptions for premium content, courses, and other services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Resources\"><\/span><strong>Technical Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A wealth of technical resources: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ever have any troubleshooting problems with your website or blog, many volunteers and experts can help you out. In case of any technical issues, you can always contact them through the WordPress support forum.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple security Setup: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating\/Designing your website is the first step<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, also updating your website\u2019s security is a continuous effort that ensures a responsive web design. You can easily work hand-in-hand with the WordPress volunteer to resolve security issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-300x269.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress website design \" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-1024x919.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-768x689.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-1536x1379.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/01-01-WORDPRESS.ORG-VS.-WORDPRESS-2048x1839.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_WordPressorg\"><\/span><b>Cons of WordPress.org<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of a self-hosted WordPress.org site has only a few drawbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll require web hosting, just like any other website. Initially, the price ranges between $3 and $10 each month. However, if your website expands and receives more traffic, the cost of your web hosting plan will rise as expected, but you will be able to afford the expenditures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to download and install WordPress. The majority of popular WordPress hosting companies, fortunately, provide one-click WordPress installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates are your responsibility. It isn\u2019t difficult to update your WordPress site by simply clicking the update button (one click); therefore, it\u2019s not a lot of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backups are your responsibility. Fortunately, there are a slew of WordPress backup plugins that let you set up automatic backups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact cost of a WordPress.org web design package is determined by the type of site you wish to build (simple blog, portfolio website, eCommerce store, etc.). Other considerations include free vs. premium templates, free vs. premium plugins, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can establish a website for as little as $46 per year if you\u2019re on a tight budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our recommendation for 99 percent of users is to utilize WordPress.org<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_WordPresscom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\"><b>WordPress.com<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automattic, the firm founded by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, established WordPress.com as a hosting service. WordPress.com is frequently confused with the popular WordPress.org software due to the same founder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WordPress.com hosting service offers six different website development pricing options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free \u2013 Quantities are extremely limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium \u2013 $96 per year Personal \u2013 $48 per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300 per year for a business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$540 per year for e-commerce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting at $5000 a month, you can become a VIP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at the benefits and drawbacks of WordPress.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_using_WordPresscom\"><\/span><b>Benefits of using WordPress.com<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For recreational bloggers and those creating a blog for their families, the free WordPress.com platform is a fantastic option. Some of the advantages of using WordPress.com are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s completely free for up to 3GB of storage. After that, if you want extra storage space, you\u2019ll have to upgrade to a premium subscription. (A Personal plan for $48\/year provides 6GB of storage, a Premium plan for $96\/year offers 13GB of storage, and a Business plan for $300\/year offers 200 GB of storage.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uncomplicated maintenance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With wordpress.com, you can sit back, relax and let the platform do the work for you. You won\u2019t have to buy WordPress.com developers and supporters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Various Customer Support Channels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customer support channels are readily available to answer your questions, whether you are using a free or premium plan. Also, you can access a more personalized support system via email or contact, depending on the plan you are using.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Built-in security packages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.com already has a closed secured system by default. You don\u2019t need to focus on cyber security or malware attacks. Everything is well taken care of so you can focus on creating content for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/finding-your-audience-target-market-vs-target-audience-2021\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">target audience<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migration_options\"><\/span><b>Migration options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Seamless migration option: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to grow your website into a self-hosted platform. WordPress won\u2019t be distraught with your plan; rather, it will aid it. Using a free plan, you can access a built-in website design tool that\u2019ll compress your website\u00a0 into a single downloadable file. You can do the transfer alone, or you can let WordPress.com assist for a small fee. Completing the transfer is easy, as you click the import button in your new self-hosted WordPress dashboard to have your files move into your new home<\/span><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic personalization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress gives you enough room to customize your website to your taste, even with a free plan. There are numerous free themes to choose from, so you can pick those that reflect your style. It also has built-in features like\u00a0 social sharing buttons, comments, third-party plugins, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_using_WordPresscom\"><\/span><b>Cons of using WordPress.com<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free WordPress.com has a few constraints that set it apart from WordPress.org. The following are some of the drawbacks of using WordPress.com:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They run advertisements on all free designed websites. If your users don\u2019t want to view your adverts, you can subscribe to a paid WordPress.com plan (beginning at $48 per year).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not permitted to sell advertisements on your website. Hence, severely limiting options for monetization. If you have a high-converting website, applying for their WordAds advertising program allows you to split earnings. Moreover, WordAds is immediately available to Premium and Business plan subscribers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, users on the Business plan can choose from a list of compatible plugins ($300 per year). The VIP program on WordPress.com allows you to install plugins and costs $5000 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom themes are not available for download. Users on the free plan can only use the restricted number of free themes available.\u00a0 Subscribers to the premium and business plans can also choose from a variety of premium themes. The free edition includes a limited set of customization options. Custom CSS is available to Premium and Business plan users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Cons_Explained\"><\/span>Further Cons Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t be able to use Google Analytics or any other advanced tracking tool. Business plan users can install Google analytics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A WordPress.com branded subdomain (e.g., https:\/\/yourwebsite.wordpress.com) is included with all free WordPress.com sites. To get a custom domain name g.e.g. https:\/\/www.yourwebsite.com), you\u2019ll need to upgrade to a premium plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they believe your site breaches their terms of service, they have the right to remove it at any moment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A WordPress.com link will appear on your site. Please upgrade to the Business plan to get rid of it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.com does not have any eCommerce functionality or connected payment methods unless you upgrade to the eCommerce package.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creation of membership websites is not supported by WordPress.com.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the WordPress.com hosting platform is greatly limited when using free, personal, or premium plans. It would be best if you were on the Business ($300 per year) or VIP ($5000 per month) plan to access some more advanced features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ve attempted to answer the most frequently asked questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_small_businesses_website_designs\"><\/span><b>Which is better for small businesses website designs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all comes down to profit and passion. If you\u2019re a personal blogger who doesn\u2019t care about making money from your website, WordPress.com is a good option. Its simplicity allows you to utilize content creation without worrying about technical management. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/?aff=75119\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for a free account and have your website\/blog ready in minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend using self-hosted WordPress.org if you are a small business or a blogger who wants to make money from your website. It provides you with the freedom and flexibility to develop your website in any way you see fit. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/?lang_geo=ng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download WordPress to customize your website on your terms.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the WordPress.com Business plan ($300 per year for each website) offers some sophisticated capabilities, a self-hosted WordPress site, which costs $46 per year, can stretch that money considerably further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preferable platform, in our opinion, is WordPress.org. Every professional blogger, small company owner, and even big-name businesses like Disney use this platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_monetize_your_free_WordPresscom_website\"><\/span><b>Is it possible to monetize your free WordPress.com website?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On free WordPress.com websites, you are not permitted to display advertisements. You can join their WordAds program and share your ad money with WordPress.com if you have a high-traffic website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add a few affiliate links to your site, but that\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a WordPress.com website, you have very few options for monetizing content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have complete control over the content management system with WordPress.org, which allows you to monetise your new website in an unlimited number of ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_e-commerce\"><\/span><b>Which is better for e-commerce?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.org is the most user-friendly platform for creating an eCommerce website. You can use WooCommerce or one of the many other WordPress eCommerce, membership, and LMS plugins to create your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.com also has an eCommerce package that starts at $540 per year, which is a significant investment if you are starting out. In terms of features, it\u2019s still limited, and you\u2019ll be adhering to WordPress.com\u2019s terms of service for your eCommerce business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_design_or_manage_a_wordpressorg_website\"><\/span><b>How do I design or manage a wordpress.org website?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A domain name and WordPress hosting are required to launch a self-hosted WordPress website design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A domain name is the internet address for your website, such as google.com or wpbeginner.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, web hosting refers to the location on the internet where your website files are hosted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend utilizing Bluehost, as they are recognized globally. They\u2019re also a recommended site host by WordPress.org. The WordPress blog setup is functional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_switch_from_WordPresscom_to_WordPressorg\"><\/span><b>Is it possible to switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users who are unfamiliar with the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org typically start with the free WordPress.com development service. They want to switch to \u201cthe Real WordPress,\u201d meaning WordPress.org, once they understand the platform\u2019s limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can go from WordPress.com to WordPress.org and move all of your material very effortlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_WordPressorg_vs_WordPresscom\"><\/span><b>Summary of WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing renting vs. owning a property is the easiest way to understand the distinctions between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a property on WordPress.com is similar to renting a house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a WordPress.org account is similar to having a home. No one can kick you out if you have complete control, and you can do whatever you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For newcomers, the confusion caused by similar domains, such as WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org, is problematic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladly, we hope this post has helped you understand the differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/somethingelsegroup.com\/\">somethingelse,<\/a> we believe that every business should have a digital footprint on the world wide web. 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