Hosting Comparisons, WordPress
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WP Engine vs WordPress.com: Who Has the Better Plans and Prices?

Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways. I originally began writing this article the day before WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg took the stage in Portland, Oregon to deliver his keynote speech at WordCamp U.S. Little did I know, in less than 24 hours after I began typing, that this lil' ol' WP Engine vs WordPress.com comparison post would rapidly morph into a WP Engine VERSUS WordPress.com post.

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Bluehost vs WordPress.com: Which Is Better for Your Website?

Trying to decide between Bluehost and WordPress.com to launch your website? First, let’s make sure that we’re on the same page with what it is we’re actually going to be comparing. If you already know that WordPress.org and WordPress.com are not the same thing, then you can skip this explanation and head straight to the analysis.

I Tested 8 Budget-Friendly WordPress Hosting Providers for 2026

I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to cheap WordPress hosting. I know it’s not the most exciting thing to be passionate about, but hey, don’t judge. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than $5 per month for hosting over the past ten years. I’m talking about hosting my own personal website projects, not the site you’re reading this on right now - hosting this one actually costs quite a bit.

5 SiteGround Alternatives In 2025 That Are Cheaper…and Often Better

SiteGround offers hosting plans starting at $2.99 per month. Yes, that is true…but that’s only for the first year. Once that introductory period ends, the price jumps to $17.99 per month. Over five years, you’re looking at spending around $825, and over ten years, that total climbs to about $1,900. If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware of this and are searching for more affordable options.

I Reviewed 340+ Opinions on the Block Editor, Here’s What Users REALLY Think

Creating an analysis of user opinions on WordPress’ block editor – aka. Gutenberg – has been a fascinating journey. I explored over 340 opinions gathered from a range of platforms, including Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. In addition to these sources, I also reached out to developers of popular plugins and themes, as well as colleagues within our internal team and professionals in the WordPress community, such as writers and business owners.

10 Best WordPress Live Chat Plugins Compared for 2025

I spent an entire weekend installing and testing close to 20 different live chat plugins on a WordPress test site to figure out which ones are currently the best on the market. After using each one and comparing their features and pricing, I finally managed to distill it down to the 10 options you see here. They are presented in no particular order, but rest assured that they are all excellent in their own way. It just depends on why you need a live chat plugin and what features you’re looking to get out of it.