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Website Creation: An exploration of content management platforms: Wordpress

This guide seeks to compare some of the mainstream website content management platforms. Each platform is listed with a list of different features available, available plans, and any other notable information about the tool.

Introduction to Wordpress

Wordpress was originally created as a content management platform for businesses and as a blogging tool. Wordpress is one of the most robust and customizable content management platforms available apart from writing your own code.  The Wordpress content management platform is available free of charge and downloadable through Wordpress.org, however, this is only an option if you own a domain already.  Below are the prices listed for obtaining Wordpress through Wordpress.com -- the online content mangement platform and well known blogging site.

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Victoria Longfield
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Van Wylen Library
616-395-7013
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Plans and Features

Plan Storage Domain Themes Customization Multimedia Privacy Protection Responsive Design
Free 3GB .wordpress.com Free Themes Basic Embed images, video, & audio Public, Hidden, & Private Options yes
Personal ($2.99/month) 3GB Custom Domain  Free Themes Basic Embed images, video, & audio Public, Hidden, & Private Options yes
Premium ($8.25/month) 13GB Custom Domain Free Themes Advanced  Embed images, video, & audio Public, Hidden, & Private Options yes
Business ($24.92/month) Unlimited Custom Domain Premium Themes Advanced Embed images, video, & audio Public, Hidden, & Private Options yes
Reclaim Hosting ($25/year) 2GB Custom Domain 100 + Entirely Customizable Embed images, video, & audio Public, Hidden, & Private Options yes