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WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: What’s the Difference and Who Owns What?

The distinction between WordPress.com and WordPress.org can be somewhat confusing, but they serve different purposes and are run by different entities. WordPress.com WordPress.org Ownership and Domain Name Confusion Is this a good example of a company – WordPress – that … Continue reading

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Web Hosting vs Website Builder: What You Actually Need in 2025

If you’re new to building a website, the terms web hosting and website builder can be confusing – and it’s not always clear what you actually need to get your site online. In 2025, understanding the difference between these two … Continue reading

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Which Website Builders Let You Add PHP? Most Don’t – But One Makes It Easy

When choosing a website builder, most people look at design templates, ease of use, or maybe SEO tools. But there’s a powerful capability that often gets overlooked: support for custom PHP code. Whether you’re just launching a site now or … Continue reading

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WordPress: A Fork in the Road? Automattic Cuts Back, Prioritizes Profits

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, recently announced a significant reduction in its sponsored contributions to the core WordPress open source project. This move, driven by legal battles with competitor WP Engine and a stated desire for a “level playing field,” … Continue reading

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WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control

The WordPress community is in an uproar following a controversial move by Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic (owner of WordPress.com) and a key figure behind WordPress.org. On October 12th, Mullenweg took an unprecedented step by forcibly replacing the popular Advanced … Continue reading

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The Bootstrap vs. the Venture Capital Billion: A Tale of Two Startup Paths

The tech world is often characterized by its high-risk, high-reward nature. While many startups dream of raising millions in venture capital, others choose a more self-sufficient path known as bootstrapping. Both strategies have their advantages and disadvantages, and the ultimate … Continue reading

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The War on WordPress: WP Engine vs. Matt Mullenweg Heats Up (September 2024 Update)

The WordPress community has been rocked by a dramatic public feud between WP Engine, a leading managed WordPress hosting provider, and Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.org. This isn’t your typical software spat – it’s a full-blown battle with accusations, … Continue reading

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Do free website builders exist?

Like the M&Ms commercial “They do exist!”, yes, free website builders exist. There are several website builders that allow you to create a website for free, with some offering limited features and others offering more robust options. However, it’s important … Continue reading

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