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WordPress.com vs self-hosted WordPress: why so many small businesses overpay for a website

WordPress.com's cheaper tiers do not let you install plugins; the tier that does costs up to $40 a month. The same free WordPress software runs on affordable hosting from under $3 a month, with full plugin freedom from the start.

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WordPress.com vs self-hosted WordPress: why so many small businesses overpay for a website

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