Building the website of your dreams may soon be easier than ever thanks to a new WordPress update. The website builder has launched a streamlined platform that costs just $5 a month, offering managed WordPress.com hosting and unlimited site traffic for what he calls "breakthrough pricing." WordPress Starter seeks to provide a mid-tier option for users that falls between the company's current premium Pro offering and its basic free option.
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“From building your audience with a blog to sharing your business, design, expertise, or experiences with the world. If you're looking to make your work visible and visual, the Starter plan has you covered,” WordPress wrote. in your ad (opens in a new tab). Subscribers to the new platform will have access to a wide selection of tools to help them set up and customize a website, from custom .com domains instead of the company's basic wordpress.com offering. When creating their site, users will get 6 GB of storage for their photos and assorted images, and will have access to Google Analytics by default along with WordPress' own tools. The company says this partnership will give website owners much greater visibility into who is visiting their site, what content they are engaging with, and more. For those looking to dive into the world of ecommerce, WordPress Starter will provide access to a number of useful payment tools and platforms, including a payment button block that offers a quick way to accept payments and set up subscriptions with Stripe. They will also have access to the Donation Form block to accept tips and donations, and the Premium Content block to be able to sell unique, monthly, or yearly premium content. WordPress says it will also soon introduce a range of plugins that will partner with Starter to give users "an extra boost." The news could be a welcome addition for WordPress users upset by the company's recent pricing changes (opens in a new tab). In April 2022, the company introduced major pricing changes without notice, replacing all of its paid plans with a single Pro plan that costs $180 per year with no option to split costs on a monthly basis, a facility that was previously available with older plans. . WordPress has also drastically reduced storage on its free plan, from 3GB to just 500MB, so the new starter plan could prove popular with those looking for a little more space.