WordPress.com for Small Organizations

    • Goals:

      • Supply requested services
        • Services
        • Training
        • Support

    • Requirements

      • Low-cost website project
      • Reliable
      • Secure
      • No coding or easy learning curve
      • Language translations

    • Use case: WordPress.com free plan (WP)

      • Free website
      • Free hosting
      • Free domain name
      • Low to no maintenance
      • Secure
      • Easy learning curve
      • Not tempted to be distracted by plugins, etc.
      • Content:
        • Text
        • Images
        • Videos
        • Contact forms
        • Blog
      • With regular content update:
        • Good SEO

    • Limitations:

      • The domain name is awkward (https://mysite.WordPress.com)
      • No plugins for extra functions
      • Limited customizing
      • No e-commerce
      • No direct fundraising (Can’t embed donate buttons)
      • Widgets
      • CSS

        Workarounds:

        • Use PayPal (or Stipe) account u0026amp; link to it.
        • Examples:
          • https://peauganda.wordpress.com/
          • https://repairearthprojects.wordpress.com/
        • Widgets
        • CSS