Una delle domande più frequenti dei nostri utenti è: “Devo pagare per usare WordPress?”.
Diciamo loro che WordPress è un software libero e open-source, che di solito è seguito da “Perché WordPress è libero?”.
In questo articolo discuteremo perché WordPress è gratuito, quali sono i costi di gestione di un sito WordPress e quali sono le fregature.
WordPress è un software open-source. È libero nel senso di libertà, non nel senso di birra gratis. Potreste chiedervi che differenza c’è tra queste due cose.
Il software open source viene fornito con la libertà di utilizzarlo, modificarlo, costruirci sopra e ridistribuirlo in qualsiasi modo si desideri senza pagare alcun costo.
Tuttavia, potrebbero esserci dei costi in altre aree. Discuteremo i costi dell’utilizzo del software open source WordPress più avanti in questo articolo.
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Perché non vendono WordPress come software?
Spesso ci viene chiesto: perché le persone e le aziende che stanno dietro a WordPress non lo vendono? Se WordPress è così buono come dicono tutti, è ovvio che vendere WordPress farebbe guadagnare molto di più.
Dopo tutto, WordPress alimenta oltre il 43% di tutti i siti web su Internet.
Questo avrebbe senso se una singola azienda o un singolo individuo possedesse WordPress.
WordPress è un progetto comunitario open-source al quale hanno contribuito decine di migliaia di persone di talento che lo hanno trasformato nel grande software che è oggi.
Un team di sviluppatori guida lo sviluppo del progetto, ma chiunque può contribuire con patch, correggere bug, creare funzionalità, suggerire funzionalità, ecc.
Inoltre, i responsabili del progetto cambiano da una versione all’altra. Se vi impegnate a fondo nella comunità, potete diventare anche voi un collaboratore di WordPress.
La filosofia del software open source
La filosofia del movimento del software Open Source è che il software è diverso dagli altri prodotti tangibili. Una volta creato, il software può essere copiato più volte a costi contenuti.
Prendiamo l’esempio di una fabbrica di giocattoli.
Ogni giocattolo prodotto ha diverse parti e ogni parte ha un costo. La fabbrica può calcolare il costo di produzione di queste parti per decidere un margine di profitto ragionevole per il prodotto.
D’altra parte, il costo della creazione di un software e quello delle sue copie non sono gli stessi. Alcuni gruppi ritengono che con ogni copia venduta, il margine di profitto del software diventi più ingiusto.
Per saperne di più sugli ideali del software open-source, consultate la Filosofia di GNU.
Come si fa a guadagnare con WordPress?
Le due principali parti redditizie di qualsiasi software open-source sono i prodotti e i servizi basati sullo stesso software open-source.
Spesso si confonde WordPress con WordPress.com, ma in realtà si tratta di due cose diverse. WordPress (spesso indicato come WordPress self-hosted o WordPress.org) è una piattaforma di blogging e un costruttore di siti web gratuiti.
Matt Mullenweg, cofondatore di WordPress, ha lanciato una società chiamata Automattic, che fornisce servizi di hosting di blog gratuiti “limitati” su WordPress.com, con la possibilità di pagare/aggiornare per sbloccare le funzionalità e rimuovere gli annunci.
Tuttavia, per sbloccare tutte le funzionalità di WordPress, è necessario passare a un costoso piano a pagamento. Ad esempio, non è possibile avviare un negozio online con WordPress.com se non si paga il piano eCommerce, che parte da 45 dollari al mese.
Automattic ha raccolto oltre 985 milioni di dollari di finanziamenti.(Fonte)
Altri sviluppatori hanno continuato a costruire aziende multimilionarie di successo attorno a WordPress, creando plugin commerciali, temi commerciali e persino offrendo hosting WordPress.
Alcuni esempi di aziende WordPress multimilionarie di successo sono:
- WPEngine – Una società di hosting WordPress gestito che ha raccolto oltre 290 milioni di dollari e che ora possiede anche i temi commerciali di StudioPress.
- Awesome Motive – guidata da Syed Balkhi, è un’altra azienda multimilionaria basata su WordPress. L’azienda gestisce WPBeginner, OptinMonster, WPForms, MonsterInsights, SeedProd, AIOSEO, Smash Balloon e altri popolari plugin per WordPress utilizzati da oltre 25 milioni di siti web.
- ElegantThemes – Azienda multimilionaria di temi che si occupa del popolare page builder drag & drop Divi e di numerosi altri plugin.
Correlato: Consultate il nostro elenco delle migliori aziende di WordPress.
I bravi sviluppatori e consulenti di WordPress possono ottenere un reddito confortevole a tempo pieno costruendo siti web, applicazioni e plugin personalizzati su WordPress per i loro clienti. Molti di loro guadagnano da soli oltre sei cifre all’anno.
WordPress è libero da copyright?
No, WordPress non è libero da copyright. È concesso in licenza in modo da permettere a tutti di utilizzarlo, ma ogni contributo apportato al software è coperto da copyright.
È rilasciato sotto licenza GPL (General Public License). Ciò significa che è possibile utilizzare, modificare e ridistribuire il codice. Avrete il copyright sulle modifiche apportate al software, ma non sull’intero codice.
La GPL richiede che qualsiasi opera derivata rilasciata o distribuita sia anch’essa rilasciata sotto licenza GPL. Potete avere il copyright per fare tutto ciò che volete. Ma il vostro lavoro derivato eredita automaticamente la licenza GPL, per cui altri sono liberi di usare, modificare e ridistribuire il vostro codice nel modo che preferiscono.
Tutti i temi e i plugin premium per WordPress hanno una licenza GPL?
Secondo un post ufficiale sul blog di WordPress.org, anche i temi sono GPL. Le immagini, i CSS e i JavaScript utilizzati nei temi e nei plugin possono essere esclusi, ma tutte le parti PHP e HTML dei temi e dei plugin utilizzano ampiamente le funzionalità di WordPress. Pertanto, sono opere derivate e sono concesse in licenza GPL.
Anche se alcuni non sono d’accordo, la maggior parte delle aziende WordPress affidabili segue e rispetta le linee guida della comunità.
Il contenuto pubblicato con WordPress eredita anche la GPL?
No, avete il diritto di concedere in licenza i vostri contenuti nel modo che preferite. A meno che il contenuto che state pubblicando non sia in realtà un’opera derivata da WordPress o da qualsiasi altra opera con licenza GPL.
Ad esempio, se condividete i vostri articoli, le vostre foto o qualsiasi altra opera d’arte sul vostro blog, allora ne possedete i diritti d’autore.
Tuttavia, se state scrivendo un post sul blog che mostra come utilizzare una funzione di WordPress con degli esempi, quel particolare post sul blog potrebbe avere una licenza diversa. Il codice utilizzato negli esempi è un lavoro derivato ed eredita automaticamente la licenza GPL.
Il marchio WordPress
Il codice di WordPress come software è rilasciato sotto licenza GPL, ma le parole WordPress, WordCamp e il logo WordPress sono marchi registrati di proprietà della WordPress Foundation.
Per maggiori dettagli, consultare la Politica sui marchi della WordPress Foundation.
Per distinguere tra un sito o una risorsa ufficiale o gestita dalla comunità, la fondazione chiede ai cittadini di non utilizzare “WordPress” nel proprio nome di dominio.
Questo è il motivo per cui il nostro sito si chiama WPBeginner invece di WordPressBeginner. Qualunque sito web, corso di formazione o risorsa che abbia WordPress nel nome del dominio è probabilmente gestito da qualcuno che non ne sa abbastanza di WordPress. Questo significa che probabilmente non dovreste pagargli i vostri soldi.
La maggior parte delle aziende legittime costruite su WordPress sono consapevoli delle politiche sui marchi e rispettano le regole.
Costo dell’utilizzo di WordPress
WordPress è un software gratuito da scaricare e utilizzare. Tuttavia, per utilizzare WordPress sul web, è necessario un hosting WordPress.
Potete usare WordPress.com per creare un blog gratuito, ma sappiate che ci sono alcune differenze. Per maggiori dettagli, consultate il nostro confronto tra WordPress.com e WordPress.org.
Il costo dell’utilizzo di WordPress è relativamente minimo e vale anche per la gestione di qualsiasi altro tipo di sito web. L’unico costo reale è l’hosting web (7,99 dollari al mese) e il nome del dominio (14 dollari all’anno).
Tuttavia, gli utenti di WPBeginner possono ottenere un nome di dominio gratuito e uno sconto fino al 77% sull’hosting web di Bluehost, il che significa che è possibile avviare un sito web per soli 2,75 dollari al mese.
Bluehost è un provider di hosting WordPress ufficialmente raccomandato. È affidabile, viene fornito con l’installazione di WordPress in 1 clic, offre un’assistenza clienti 24/7 e molto altro ancora.
Correlato: Come avviare un blog su WordPress (Guida definitiva)
Un costo aggiuntivo potrebbe essere rappresentato dai temi WordPress commerciali, noti anche come temi WordPress premium. Tuttavia, non siete obbligati a usarli perché ci sono più di 10.800 temi WordPress gratuiti che potete utilizzare.
Spesso si usano plugin commerciali, ma non siete obbligati a usarli perché ci sono più di 59.000 plugin gratuiti per WordPress.
Abbiamo creato una guida dettagliata su quanto costa realmente costruire un sito web WordPress, con istruzioni su come avviare un sito web con un budget limitato e risparmiare.
WordPress è gratuito Domande frequenti
Di seguito sono riportate alcune delle domande più frequenti sul fatto che WordPress sia gratuito o meno:
Che cosa fa pagare WordPress?
WordPress.org è una piattaforma open-source che si può scaricare e utilizzare gratuitamente. Ma ci sono dei costi da sostenere se volete che il vostro sito WordPress sia attivo sul web. Il costo principale è l’hosting di WordPress e un nome di dominio, che parte da 2,75 dollari al mese con Bluehost.
Potete anche estendere le caratteristiche e le funzionalità del vostro sito WordPress con temi e plugin premium. Tuttavia, è possibile mantenere i costi più bassi utilizzando plugin e temi gratuiti.
Sono il proprietario del mio sito web WordPress?
Sì, potete installare il software open-source WordPress.org su un provider di web hosting per creare un sito web di vostra proprietà al 100%. In questo modo avrete il controllo completo su come gestire il vostro sito.
Questo non è il caso di altre soluzioni come WordPress.com. Con WordPress.com, il vostro sito può essere rimosso in qualsiasi momento se viola i loro termini di servizio. Inoltre, le opzioni di personalizzazione e monetizzazione sono limitate.
Posso guadagnare con WordPress?
Sì, potete monetizzare il vostro sito WordPress in molti modi diversi. Ad esempio, potete creare un sito associativo, avviare il marketing di affiliazione, fare pubblicità con Google AdSense, vendere prodotti digitali e molto altro ancora.
Potete anche utilizzare il plugin gratuito WPForms per accettare pagamenti e donazioni online tramite Stripe direttamente sul vostro sito web.
Speriamo che questo articolo abbia risposto alle vostre domande sulle licenze di WordPress, sui costi di gestione di un sito WordPress e sul business di WordPress. Potreste anche voler consultare il nostro elenco di idee di business online facili da avviare e che fanno guadagnare davvero o i nostri consigli per il miglior software di web design.
Se questo articolo vi è piaciuto, iscrivetevi al nostro canale YouTube per le esercitazioni video su WordPress. Potete trovarci anche su Twitter e Facebook.
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Dennis Muthomi says
the explanation of the open-source philosophy and GPL licensing really insightful.
it’s interesting that since WordPress and most plugins/themes are GPL licensed, it means I could actually modify their code if I had programming skills to better suit my needs.
I was not aware about that!
WPBeginner Support says
Glad we could share that useful information
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Jiří Vaněk says
I don’t quite understand the principle of the GPL. You write that all WordPress code is under the GPL license. This means that when you as a company create an AIO SEO plugin, it is under the GPL license and someone can modify it and then distribute it? Or am I missing something?
WPBeginner Support says
For understanding GPL better we would recommend taking a look at our article below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/gpl/
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Jiří Vaněk says
I will definitely look at the article and thank you for the link. There are still a lot of things I don’t fully understand about the GPL license.
Moinuddin Waheed says
I have seen many premium themes developers offer installation and distribution of their themes upto 500 people under GPL licenses.
Due to this reason i have seen many websites selling these premium themes way cheaper than the actual one and they claim they are doing it under GPL licenses.
is it safe and okay to do that under GPL?
is it safe to purchase from them due to the cost difference?
WPBeginner Support says
We would recommend reading through our article below on why those themes and plugins are a bad idea to use:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/opinion/why-you-must-avoid-nulled-wordpress-plugins-themes/
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Moinuddin Waheed says
Thank you for clearing the doubts around general public license and open source software.
I had the same set of questions and doubts about how the open source projects make money and what are the benefits, why they make the products and services available for free open source and allow to distribute without any cost involved. After going through the article,it is crystal clear now about the open source and general public license.
WPBeginner Support says
You’re welcome, glad we could help clear up this information
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Jeremy says
I already have a free blog on WP. Would I be able to get some of the plugins if I moved to BlueHost?
WPBeginner Support says
If you are on WordPress.com and move to BlueHost your site would become a WordPress.org site and allow you to install plugins. You can see the other features to expect in our article below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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Barbara says
I cannot install plugins. It says I should upgrade my plan before I can do that. Is there anyway to get plugins without paying any upgrade money?
Alina says
Are you on WordPress.org or maybe WordPress.com? I think you pay at the dot com site
Nandini says
I just have a question to ask you. Does WP charges to launch a website and also can I install a plug-in for Security to avoid hackers.?
WPBeginner Support says
WordPress does not have a cost to launch a site, for any costs involved you would want to take a look at the cost of using WordPress section of this article.
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Vaishali says
Will I able to make money with WordPress.com ?
WPBeginner Support says
You would be limited to what WordPress.com allows, you may want to take a look at our comparison guide below for the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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Rohmah says
If someone creates a course with WordPress in the title are they infringing The WordPress trademark?
WPBeginner Support says
Having WordPress in a post title or course title is not infringing on the WordPress trademark.
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Ajit Pise says
Its very informative for me
WPBeginner Support says
Glad our article was helpful
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Carol Coupland says
Can I transfer my domain from website palace to WordPress
WPBeginner Support says
You can transfer your domain to a host for a WordPress.org site if you wanted or you could keep the domain where it is and change your DNS to point toward where the site is. For a better understanding of what we mean you would want to take a look at our glossary page here:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/dns/
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Esther says
Very informative
WPBeginner Support says
Thank you
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Jacob says
I just purchased a domain name from Godaddy and planning to build a WordPress site. Later heard suggestions from some of my friends that Bluehost is better with WordPress site hosting. I am also planning to buy three more domains. Is it be better I move to Bluehost or stay with Godaddy? Any suggestions?
WPBeginner Support says
It would depend on your personal experience with the hosting as you can always transfer later but we tend to prefer BlueHost
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Andrei says
I have domain and a hosting with hostmonster. where do I go now and how do i start building a free WP site? Please help Thanks
WPBeginner Support says
For installing your WordPress site, you would want to take a look at our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/how-to-install-wordpress/
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Francisco Zamora says
If I publish a WordPress website on Bluehost, am I able to switch my hosting provider to AWS after deployment of the site? Or do you recommend building the WordPress app with the AWS Cloudformation template? I am a first time WordPress user and id like to take advantage of the wpBeginner special, does it still apply if I use AWS cloud formation?
WPBeginner Support says
Yes, you can change hosting once a site is set up using the method in our article here:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-move-wordpress-to-a-new-host-or-server-with-no-downtime/
It is personal preference if you use AWS or a standard WordPress host.
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Derek Smith says
One of the problems with WP being free is everyone has an opinion.
There’s too much, ‘I tried it once and it all went wrong,’ – on the plus side, I’d have no expensive kids if I’d followed that mantra – and those asking questions on forums are put off using it and instead go for other options. It’s frustrating. You’d think that they might, for free, FOR FREE, at least try it, but we don’t shout loud enough. We are categorised as nerds.
With Gutenberg – like it or not – it is about as easy as it can get. ‘One click uploading’, OK so it takes more than one, takes all the fuss away. No need for ftp. Yet we are the ones who love the technical bits we are told.
Sorry for the rant, but I needed the relief.
WPBeginner Support says
Thanks for sharing your feelings
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Kelvin says
I will like to create a blog on wordpress but I already have access to hosting through my reseller hosting account.
Is it possible to use the wordpress blog and host it in my hosting account?
WPBeginner Support says
As long as your hosting provider allows you to install WordPress you should be able to use WordPress on that host.
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Nilu says
Hi, I have just created a blog with wordpress.com domain. I was directed towards the payment gateway. How can I use it for free? I am a content writer but the growing market demands asks me to use wordpress and other platforms. I am just here to learn the basics and to understand how to post articles on WP. Please help me with the same as I want a free blog as of now.
WPBeginner Support says
As long as you are not using a custom domain, your site should be free to set up. If it is not giving the option to use a free site then you would sadly need to reach out to WordPress.com’s support.
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Siobhán Dempsey says
After picking your website name on WordPress for instance
Theworldisbig.wordpress.com
Next
You pick free
Which is the first option.
Then go from there.
Pick a theme etc
If you want to lose . WordPress extension
Then you start paying.
Good luck.
Graham Hayman says
This explanation just confused me more. I suggest that mind-map type of diagram would help.
WPBeginner Support says
Thank you for your suggestion for improving our article
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Perry says
WorPress is NOT free!
Plans start at between $3 to $8 a month.
It’s cheap, but still. . . . it is not free like so many people think.
WPBeginner Support says
The WordPress software is free to use, we do not have a recommended free host if you are talking about purchasing hosting. If you mean WordPress.com then you would want to take a look at our article: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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Duncan McCormack says
Per WPB reply, yes, WordPress IS free.
Hosting is (usually) not…
You can host your own website on your own PC – that’s free.
The only cost is your internet connection – but you’re already paying for that anyways.
Perry says
Hello.
I am setting up a WordPress site. I will be keeping my web host company.
I thought that WordPress was free, but I see in step 4 of the setup that payment plans start at $8 a month.
So I am confused.
Thank you in advance.
~ Perry
WPBeginner Support says
Paying for a host is for allowing your content to be found online no matter what system you use. The WordPress software is free to use. If you’re looking at WordPress.com then you would want to take a look at our article here:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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praise says
I thank you for your help i am very grateful. I will like to subscribe to your email updates.
Suzie Que says
Free wordpress site names are pointless. You end up with a .wordpress.com after your preferred name. No one can find your blog. You have to pay if you want just a .com name. So it’s not free as they boast.
WPBeginner Support says
Hi Suzie,
Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog.
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Catherine says
I am new to this blogging concept
and a little nervous about moving
forward don’t want to get stuck in the
wrong place with this
Caleb says
Hey, I have a question and hopefully you can help me.
I am wanting to create a PWA (Progressive Web App) and was wondering if I could use WordPress to create a Website as a base.
Please let me know.
Thank You.
Benedict says
(1). Will I Be Paid Per Click On My Website.
(2). How Will I Be Getting Paid.
(3). How Do I Connect My Account To My Website.
(4). Can I Connect Two Website To A Single Account
kirti sharma says
is there need of hosting in wordpress free account (in wordpress.com)
WPBeginner Support says
Hi Kristi,
Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog.
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Akindunbi Shalom says
It is my pleasure to get accross to this site. I’m a pure beginner as WP is concern, but the moment I got here I never remain the same. I appreciate your good gesture. There is one thing I would like you to do for me and it how to integrate payment gateway to blog/website. I’m from Africa, Nigeria per say. Please PayPal is not working in Nigeria and most of our Card (Master card) is active for online (Bank policy). Please to tap from your expertise in this area once again. Thanks, I need your help! Shalom!
WPBeginner Support says
Hi Akindunbi,
There are many online payment gateways that you can use like Payza, 2Checkout, Payoneer, etc. However, their fees are slightly higher than PayPal. You need to check them out to calculate their fees and other charges. Once you find a payment gateway that looks suitable for your business needs, then look for a WordPress plugin that helps connect your WordPress site to that payment gateway. There are plugins for almost every online payment gateway.
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gnaneswar says
Hi,
I have blogger website, can I change to WordPress.org with the same domain name and same web hosting.Or again I have to buy a new domain name and web host
WPBeginner Support says
Hey gnaneswar,
If you are using a custom domain then you can point it to your new WordPress hosting. You will still have to buy hosting.
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ansh khare says
you are hositng your site on hostgator . and here recommending us bluehost. please tell me why?
WPBeginner Support says
Hi Ansh,
We recommend HostGator as well. Please see our WordPress hosting page for more recommendations.
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kamaldeen says
Pls I just opened my WordPress.com blog but have got few things that I don’t understand, I was told about a PayPal account in which I am to get paid as pertaining to my traffic on my blog but I didn’t add any account, and I also saw a place to feel In some account details as pertaining to word press. Asking me to pay about 30+ dollars. I still don’t understand all that. I didn’t feel it though nd still trying to finalise my blog settings me everything
Amogh Agrawal says
Such a awesome article and very well crafted!
Vince says
Thank you for this information! I just started my own WP blog and this filled in many gaps of my knowledge that I didn’t find in my initial research of blogging platforms. This is definitely a great reference to pass along to others!
hope says
I really learned alot from this website today and it is not the first time I wanted to compare WP.org and WP.com…I really liked everything about WP.org but my question is that what are host payment methods, im from south Africa PayPal and other methods are not easy for me…but bitcoins are always easy and cheap, is there any bitcoins payment method?
Brittany S. says
Hello, I’m sorry to bug you with this question, but I tried asking it on the WP forums and got no response. Since this post mentions the costs of having a WP account, I hope this is an ok place to ask this.
I currently have a free wordpress.com account. I simply want the .wordpress gone from my domain name.
Every place I look in the help docs or forums, it states to look at the plan pricing, and of course, when you look at the plans, you see that a custom domain is free with any plan. Ok, got it.
However, this is why I’m confused. The site lets me go in and add a custom domain and private domain registration to my cart for $18/year and $8/year respectively. So $26/year total. It says nothing about having to buy a plan.
Now, if you stop and think about this for a sec, it doesn’t make sense. If you MUST have a plan in order to have a custom domain, and if a custom domain is FREE with a plan, then why would the system show pricing for a custom domain? See how that doesn’t make sense?
Essentially, I’m not brave enough (yet) to just say screw it and try to pay the $26 bucks and see what happens. I just wondered if anyone here knows. Any time pricing and such is mentioned on the WP forums, the same link to the plans is given and that’s the end of the conversation.
Thanks in advance!
WPBeginner Support says
Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog.
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Tonomoshia says
I bought the domain for the $26. It is separate from the plans. The plans have monthly costs (paid yearly I think) and include certain upgrades for each level. I did not get those upgrades, just the domain name and private registration for the $26 per year. You can definitely get the domain without worrying about a plan.
Sneha says
Thank you so much for this information.
I have a query.I am meaning to shift from wordpress.com to wordpress.org in order to run an e-commerce store.I already had bought the personal plan from wordpress.com.While exporting,will my plan and the subsequent amount go down the drain?
Regards
WPBeginner Support says
Plans and other purchases on WordPress.com can be canceled and refunded with in 30days of purchase. Domain registrations can be canceled and refunded during 48 hours after purchase. Please contact WordPress.com support for more help.
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Azam ali says
There are wordpress free themes, I want to know that how much permission are we having to use them freely
WPBeginner Support says
Most WordPress themes are GPL Licensed, you may want to contact your theme developer for terms of service and support.
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ilayaraja says
i bought one copy of wordpress theme license(per user). can i apply it on my friend site?
WPBeginner Support says
Contact theme developer to learn more about their licensing terms.
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Adebayo idris says
How can I create free website with wordpress?
Shazia Kausar says
Thanks for great post.
Elyse Sokoloff says
True beginner, semi-luddite here. I thought I had things figured out but now I’m confused again. I started a blog through WordPress and I’m assuming it was wordpress.com. I bought my domain name, so does that mean I’m self hosted? If I upgrade my blog to a Genesis or Headway site, how does that change how I’m hosted, or does it? Your site has been very helpful thus far, thanks for all your work.
WPBeginner Support says
Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog.
Admin
Elyse Sokoloff says
Ah, got it. I had read it but was still confused. Re-reading I think I get it, I’m NOT self hosting. And if I want to do something like Genesis or Headway I’ll need to become self hosted, say on Blue Host for example. Correct?
Mahesh Rajamani says
yes! you are right!!
Pete says
Nice read. I am currently a duda pro but costs are becoming too high. I have 30 websites and pay £330 per month to duda. I do charge my clients a monthly fee but would rather keep the £330 by using wordpress instead. Can even use that saving for themes or plugins.
Am i correct in thinking that I can construct 30 websites on wordpress and host it with godaddy for around £6per month? Or am I missing something?
Unfortunately we cannot transfer websites from duda to another platform but where there’s a will there’s a way??
Joel Silverman says
Great article! Thanks for helping me understand some of the things to consider. The article on the differences between wordpress.com and wordpress.org was good too.
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Glad you found it useful.
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Chidi Anslem says
Great and useful post. I found this very enlightening. It’s cleared most of my misconceptions.
Oge Brenda says
Hi Chidi. I need your help please, I want to launch a fashion blog on a free host. Which of the word presses do I use? I have read through and in all honesty found it hard to understand the terms and I don’t really know how you go about it. Can you break it down for me?
WPBeginner Support says
Hi Oge Brenda,
You may want to see our step by step guide on how to start a WordPress blog.
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one says
very informative post. It’s helps me to understand the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org.
Christian says
Yay! I hate TF too
I really enjoyed how the article “missed” mentioning TF heheh
Victoria says
I am about to head off on an amazing holiday overseas & wish to keep a blog to email to family & friends of all the highlights & experiences of our trip. WordPress was recommended by a friend who has a blog through you. I just wanted to double check that what I set up will be free, that I will be able to email what I write & that I can do all this from the Macbook Air (running Mac OSX 10.9.5) that we will take with us? Thanks.
Willow says
If you don’t use WordPress on the web will people still be able to view your blog?
rayan says
Tell me about famous e-commerce websites using wordpress. I am a web designer using wordpress, and i want to convince my customers that wordpress is good enough to have your online store running perfectly.
Nina says
I am starting a blog and was wondering if it is a good idea to start with the free WordPress as I gradually add content. Right now I have zero content.
Since it is possible to transfer to WordPress.org in the future, is it worth it to take advantage of the traffic that the free WordPress provides in the meantime? Or would it be too much of a hassle/inconvenience to my future readers to transfer over?
I read that WordPress.org does not help you gain traffic… what do you suggest? I want to do everything right from the beginning so I can establish a good foundation for my blog/business. Please help! Thank you!
WPBeginner Support says
Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog.
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