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Consolidate WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org documentation #1464

Open ndiego opened 8 months ago

ndiego commented 8 months ago

It looks like we have two articles that are serving a similar purpose:

I suggest we consolidate these into one article.

github-actions[bot] commented 8 months ago

Heads up @WordPress/docs-issues-coordinators, we have a new issue open. Time to use 'em labels.

charisseannt commented 5 months ago

/assign

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charisseannt commented 5 months ago

What’s the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com?

WordPress.org and WordPress.com are often confused due to their shared foundation but offer distinct experiences.

WordPress.org Self-Hosted: Downloadable software installed on any web host. Control & Customization: Full access to custom themes, plugins, and code modification. Cost: Free software; users cover hosting, domain, and premium features.

WordPress.org is an open-source, self-hosted platform that offers extensive customization, complete control over themes, plugins, and code. It requires users to manage their hosting, domains, and maintenance.

WordPress.com Hosted Service: Managed by Automattic, simplifying hosting and maintenance. Ease of Use: Suitable for beginners with various plans. Customization: Limited compared to WordPress.org; higher-tier plans unlock more features. Monetization: Charges for upgrades like custom domains.

WordPress.com is a hosted service run by Automattic, designed for ease of use. It handles hosting and maintenance but limits customization options unless using higher-tier plans. Automattic, founded by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, contributes to both platforms. Choose WordPress.org for full control and customization, while WordPress.com suits those seeking simplicity and managed hosting.

Overlap and Relationships Common Foundation: Both use the WordPress software. Automattic’s Role: Automattic, founded by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, runs WordPress.com and contributes to WordPress.org. Development Independence: WordPress.org development is community-driven and not tailored for WordPress.com needs.

Choosing the Right Platform Choosing the Right Platform WordPress.org: Ideal for those seeking full control, scalability, and customization. WordPress.com: Best for users who prefer simplicity and managed hosting.

Additional Resources Video Overview: For more details, watch the overview on the differences between the two platforms here.

Choose WordPress.org for a customizable, self-hosted experience, and WordPress.com for a managed, user-friendly blogging service.

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StevenDufresne commented 3 months ago

@charisseannt Do you need any support merging this? Also, it appears that the FAQs section is not included in your new draft. Is that on purpose?