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Comprehensive Overview of WordPress: Features, Pricing, and User Support

This assignment provides an in-depth look at WordPress, a leading publishing platform known for its aesthetics, usability, and adherence to web standards. It emphasizes the dual nature of WordPress as both free and invaluable. Key topics include installation instructions, user support documentation, various hosting options at wordpress.com, and premium features such as custom domain names and ad-free experiences. It also covers WordPress's pros and cons, like database requirements and security considerations, to help potential users evaluate the platform.

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Comprehensive Overview of WordPress: Features, Pricing, and User Support

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  1. IDSC 6490/62 Homework Assignment #1 G. L. Tolle

  2. Word Press Overview • Marketing Claim: • “WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.” • Major Customers Referenced

  3. Word Press Overview • wordpress.org = open source download & support site • Install instructions & materials • Basic user, advanced user, and developer support documentation • New features blog • User-to-user discussion forums

  4. Word Press Overview • wordpress.com = blog hosting service • Basic features free of charge • Multiple themes • Site statistics • Tags • Import of existing blog from major competitor’s packages • Premium features: • Create new domain name $15per year • Additional 5GB $20 per year • Ad-sfree $30 per year • Custom theme $15 per year • Unlimited users $30 per year

  5. Word Press Pros/Cons • Requires DB (MySQL) • Relieves some content organizational burden • Requires slightly higher level of tech • Must be installed prior • PHP-based site administration • Sufficient power/flexibility • Security & maintainability concerns

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