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autocrattic (more matt shenanigans, not tumblr this time)
I am almost definitely not the right person for this writeup, but I'm closer than most people on here, so here goes! This is all open-source tech drama, and I take my time laying out the context, but the short version is: Matt tried to extort another company, who immediately posted receipts, and now he's refusing to log off again. The long version is... long.
If you don't need software context, scroll down/find the "ok tony that's enough. tell me what's actually happening" heading, or just go read the pink sections. Or look at this PDF.
the background
So. Matt's original Good Idea was starting WordPress with fellow developer Mike Little in 2003, which is free and open-source software (FOSS) that was originally just for blogging, but now powers lots of websites that do other things. In particular, Automattic acquired WooCommerce a long time ago, which is free online store software you can run on WordPress.
FOSS is... interesting. It's a world that ultimately is powered by people who believe deeply that information and resources should be free, but often have massive blind spots (for example, Wikipedia's consistently had issues with bias, since no amount of "anyone can edit" will overcome systemic bias in terms of who has time to edit or is not going to be driven away by the existing contributor culture). As with anything else that people spend thousands of hours doing online, there's drama. As with anything else that's technically free but can be monetized, there are:
Heaps of companies and solo developers who profit off WordPress themes, plugins, hosting, and other services;
Conflicts between volunteer contributors and for-profit contributors;
Annoying founders who get way too much credit for everything the project has become.
the WordPress ecosystem
A project as heavily used as WordPress (some double-digit percentage of the Internet uses WP. I refuse to believe it's the 43% that Matt claims it is, but it's a pretty large chunk) can't survive just on the spare hours of volunteers, especially in an increasingly monetised world where its users demand functional software, are less and less tech or FOSS literate, and its contributors have no fucking time to build things for that userbase.
Matt runs Automattic, which is a privately-traded, for-profit company. The free software is run by the WordPress Foundation, which is technically completely separate (wordpress.org). The main products Automattic offers are WordPress-related: WordPress.com, a host which was designed to be beginner-friendly; Jetpack, a suite of plugins which extend WordPress in a whole bunch of ways that may or may not make sense as one big product; WooCommerce, which I've already mentioned. There's also WordPress VIP, which is the fancy bespoke five-digit-plus option for enterprise customers. And there's Tumblr, if Matt ever succeeds in putting it on WordPress. (Every Tumblr or WordPress dev I know thinks that's fucking ridiculous and impossible. Automattic's hiring for it anyway.)
Automattic devotes a chunk of its employees toward developing Core, which is what people in the WordPress space call WordPress.org, the free software. This is part of an initiative called Five for the Future — 5% of your company's profits off WordPress should go back into making the project better. Many other companies don't do this.
There are lots of other companies in the space. GoDaddy, for example, barely gives back in any way (and also sucks). WP Engine is the company this drama is about. They don't really contribute to Core. They offer relatively expensive WordPress hosting, as well as providing a series of other WordPress-related products like LocalWP (local site development software), Advanced Custom Fields (the easiest way to set up advanced taxonomies and other fields when making new types of posts. If you don't know what this means don't worry about it), etc.
Anyway. Lots of strong personalities. Lots of for-profit companies. Lots of them getting invested in, or bought by, private equity firms.
Matt being Matt, tech being tech
As was said repeatedly when Matt was flipping out about Tumblr, all of the stuff happening at Automattic is pretty normal tech company behaviour. Shit gets worse. People get less for their money. WordPress.com used to be a really good place for people starting out with a website who didn't need "real" WordPress — for $48 a year on the Personal plan, you had really limited features (no plugins or other customisable extensions), but you had a simple website with good SEO that was pretty secure, relatively easy to use, and 24-hour access to Happiness Engineers (HEs for short. Bad job title. This was my job) who could walk you through everything no matter how bad at tech you were. Then Personal plan users got moved from chat to emails only. Emails started being responded to by contractors who didn't know as much as HEs did and certainly didn't get paid half as well. Then came AI, and the mandate for HEs to try to upsell everyone things they didn't necessarily need. (This is the point at which I quit.)
But as was said then as well, most tech CEOs don't publicly get into this kind of shitfight with their users. They're horrid tyrants, but they don't do it this publicly.
ok tony that's enough. tell me what's actually happening
WordCamp US, one of the biggest WordPress industry events of the year, is the backdrop for all this. It just finished.
There are.... a lot of posts by Matt across multiple platforms because, as always, he can't log off. But here's the broad strokes.
Sep 17
Matt publishes a wanky blog post about companies that profit off open source without giving back. It targets a specific company, WP Engine.
Compare the Five For the Future pages from Automattic and WP Engine, two companies that are roughly the same size with revenue in the ballpark of half a billion. These pledges are just a proxy and aren’t perfectly accurate, but as I write this, Automattic has 3,786 hours per week (not even counting me!), and WP Engine has 47 hours. WP Engine has good people, some of whom are listed on that page, but the company is controlled by Silver Lake, a private equity firm with $102 billion in assets under management. Silver Lake doesn’t give a dang about your Open Source ideals. It just wants a return on capital. So it’s at this point that I ask everyone in the WordPress community to vote with your wallet. Who are you giving your money to? Someone who’s going to nourish the ecosystem, or someone who’s going to frack every bit of value out of it until it withers?
(It's worth noting here that Automattic is funded in part by BlackRock, who Wikipedia calls "the world's largest asset manager".)
Sep 20 (WCUS final day)
WP Engine puts out a blog post detailing their contributions to WordPress.
Matt devotes his keynote/closing speech to slamming WP Engine.
He also implies people inside WP Engine are sending him information.
For the people sending me stuff from inside companies, please do not do it on your work device. Use a personal phone, Signal with disappearing messages, etc. I have a bunch of journalists happy to connect you with as well. #wcus — Twitter I know private equity and investors can be brutal (read the book Barbarians at the Gate). Please let me know if any employee faces firing or retaliation for speaking up about their company's participation (or lack thereof) in WordPress. We'll make sure it's a big public deal and that you get support. — Tumblr
Matt also puts out an offer live at WordCamp US:
“If anyone of you gets in trouble for speaking up in favor of WordPress and/or open source, reach out to me. I’ll do my best to help you find a new job.” — source tweet, RTed by Matt
He also puts up a poll asking the community if WP Engine should be allowed back at WordCamps.
Sep 21
Matt writes a blog post on the WordPress.org blog (the official project blog!): WP Engine is not WordPress.
He opens this blog post by claiming his mom was confused and thought WP Engine was official.
The blog post goes on about how WP Engine disabled post revisions (which is a pretty normal thing to do when you need to free up some resources), therefore being not "real" WordPress. (As I said earlier, WordPress.com disables most features for Personal and Premium plans. Or whatever those plans are called, they've been renamed like 12 times in the last few years. But that's a different complaint.)
Sep 22: More bullshit on Twitter. Matt makes a Reddit post on r/Wordpress about WP Engine that promptly gets deleted. Writeups start to come out:
Search Engine Journal: WordPress Co-Founder Mullenweg Sparks Backlash
TechCrunch: Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a ‘cancer to WordPress’ and urges community to switch providers
Sep 23 onward
Okay, time zones mean I can't effectively sequence the rest of this.
Matt defends himself on Reddit, casually mentioning that WP Engine is now suing him.
Also here's a decent writeup from someone involved with the community that may be of interest.
WP Engine drops the full PDF of their cease and desist, which includes screenshots of Matt apparently threatening them via text.
Twitter link | Direct PDF link
This PDF includes some truly fucked texts where Matt appears to be trying to get WP Engine to pay him money unless they want him to tell his audience at WCUS that they're evil.
Matt, after saying he's been sued and can't talk about it, hosts a Twitter Space and talks about it for a couple hours.
He also continues to post on Reddit, Twitter, and on the Core contributor Slack.
Here's a comment where he says WP Engine could have avoided this by paying Automattic 8% of their revenue.
Another, 20 hours ago, where he says he's being downvoted by "trolls, probably WPE employees"
At some point, Matt updates the WordPress Foundation trademark policy. I am 90% sure this was him — it's not legalese and makes no fucking sense to single out WP Engine.
Old text: The abbreviation “WP” is not covered by the WordPress trademarks and you are free to use it in any way you see fit. New text: The abbreviation “WP” is not covered by the WordPress trademarks, but please don’t use it in a way that confuses people. For example, many people think WP Engine is “WordPress Engine” and officially associated with WordPress, which it’s not. They have never once even donated to the WordPress Foundation, despite making billions of revenue on top of WordPress.
Sep 25: Automattic puts up their own legal response.
anyway this fucking sucks
This is bigger than anything Matt's done before. I'm so worried about my friends who're still there. The internal ramifications have... been not great so far, including that Matt's naturally being extra gung-ho about "you're either for me or against me and if you're against me then don't bother working your two weeks".
Despite everything, I like WordPress. (If you dig into this, you'll see plenty of people commenting about blocks or Gutenberg or React other things they hate. Unlike many of the old FOSSheads, I actually also think Gutenberg/the block editor was a good idea, even if it was poorly implemented.)
I think that the original mission — to make it so anyone can spin up a website that's easy enough to use and blog with — is a good thing. I think, despite all the ways being part of FOSS communities since my early teens has led to all kinds of racist, homophobic and sexual harm for me and for many other people, that free and open-source software is important.
So many people were already burning out of the project. Matt has been doing this for so long that those with long memories can recite all the ways he's wrecked shit back a decade or more. Most of us are exhausted and need to make money to live. The world is worse than it ever was.
Social media sucks worse and worse, and this was a world in which people missed old webrings, old blogs, RSS readers, the world where you curated your own whimsical, unpaid corner of the Internet. I started actually actively using my own WordPress blog this year, and I've really enjoyed it.
And people don't want to deal with any of this.
The thing is, Matt's right about one thing: capital is ruining free open-source software. What he's wrong about is everything else: the idea that WordPress.com isn't enshittifying (or confusing) at a much higher rate than WP Engine, the idea that WP Engine or Silver Lake are the only big players in the field, the notion that he's part of the solution and not part of the problem.
But he's started a battle where there are no winners but the lawyers who get paid to duke it out, and all the volunteers who've survived this long in an ecosystem increasingly dominated by big money are giving up and leaving.
Anyway if you got this far, consider donating to someone on gazafunds.com. It'll take much less time than reading this did.
#tony muses#tumblr meta#again just bc that's my tag for all this#automattic#wordpress#this is probably really incoherent i apologise lmao#i may edit it
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Hey sweet girl! I just wanted to say at the top that I LOVE your blog! It's so helpful and inspiring 💞
I was just wondering if you had any tips on how to start a blog? I'd love to try but have no idea where to begin or what to do and would greatly appreciate any help from you. ILYSM 🎀
Hey lovely!
Thank you SO much for the sweet words, I’m excited for you to start your blog!
Starting a blog can feel like a lot, but what makes a blog successful is actually staying true to your words. People can tell when you FEEL what you are saying.
Pick a niche you love & can talk about for days. Within that niche, talk about things you wanted to learn/ needed to hear, because other people might be looking for the same thing. Without a niche, it's very hard to attract the right audience because people wont feel like they can connect.
When I started this blog, It was when I had started a business and I wanted to document my journey and feelings. I am actually insanely vulnerable here with you guys than I am with most my friends IRL hahahha But I am so grateful for putting myself out there because I thinks thats what really helped me connect and find people who "get me" on this platform.
As your blog grows and people interact, you will see what subjects they are most interested in and can format your contact towards that. But most important is to first put A LOT of content out there. Even now, I post 5-10 times a day even though my blog has grown so much by the grace of God.
Pick a blog name thats cohesive with your niche and catchy.
Pick a platform you want to use to post in... Substack, Blogger, Wordpress, Blogspot, tumblr
Pick a theme you like that feels cohesive.
If you aren't using tumblr, you will need to buy a DOMAIN name and a HOSTING plan. I use Godaddy for everything.
You will also need to create key pages: About page, Contact page, Blog page, Privacy Policy
Then once everything is set up, you can start writing :)
If you need writing ideas, search for posts on instagram, x, tiktok, answer the public etc in the niche you are interested in, see whats popular and then write your own thoughts and opinions since you know its a popular subject.
SEO helps people find your blog through Google. To optimize your content, make sure your posts include relevant keywords, meta descriptions and other SEO basics. When you are writing quality content, the SEO will naturally follow tbh.
You can promote your blog on social media platforms, I don't do this.. but it definitely helps drive traffic!
Stay consistent with your posts. Don't put a lot of pressure on yourself, maybe bulk create and schedule them... but being consistent is very important.
In Short.. pick a name for your blog and start writing. If you don't start, you won't know how to optimize & make it better.
You’ve got everything it takes to make your blog a beautiful space for inspiration and connection. Don't overthink it. Take it one step at a time and enjoy the creative process.
I am so excited for you! 💞
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RECENT SEO & MARKETING NEWS FOR ECOMMERCE, AUGUST 2024
Hello, and welcome to my very last Marketing News update here on Tumblr.
After today, these reports will now be found at least twice a week on my Patreon, available to all paid members. See more about this change here on my website blog: https://www.cindylouwho2.com/blog/2024/8/12/a-new-way-to-get-ecommerce-news-and-help-welcome-to-my-patreon-page
Don't worry! I will still be posting some short pieces here on Tumblr (as well as some free pieces on my Patreon, plus longer posts on my website blog). However, the news updates and some other posts will be moving to Patreon permanently.
Please follow me there! https://www.patreon.com/CindyLouWho2
TOP NEWS & ARTICLES
A US court ruled that Google is a monopoly, and has broken antitrust laws. This decision will be appealed, but in the meantime, could affect similar cases against large tech giants.
Did you violate a Facebook policy? Meta is now offering a “training course” in lieu of having the page’s reach limited for Professional Mode users.
Google Ads shown in Canada will have a 2.5% surcharge applied as of October 1, due to new Canadian tax laws.
SEO: GOOGLE & OTHER SEARCH ENGINES
Search Engine Roundtable’s Google report for July is out; we’re still waiting for the next core update.
SOCIAL MEDIA - All Aspects, By Site
Facebook (includes relevant general news from Meta)
Meta’s latest legal development: a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over facial recognition and privacy.
Instagram
Instagram is highlighting “Views” in its metrics in an attempt to get creators to focus on reach instead of follower numbers.
Pinterest
Pinterest is testing outside ads on the site. The ad auction system would include revenue sharing.
Reddit
Reddit confirmed that anyone who wants to use Reddit posts for AI training and other data collection will need to pay for them, just as Google and OpenAI did.
Second quarter 2024 was great for Reddit, with revenue growth of 54%. Like almost every other platform, they are planning on using AI in their search results, perhaps to summarize content.
Threads
Threads now claims over 200 million active users.
TikTok
TikTok is now adding group chats, which can include up to 32 people.
TikTok is being sued by the US Federal Trade Commission, for allowing children under 13 to sign up and have their data harvested.
Twitter
Twitter seems to be working on the payments option Musk promised last year. Tweets by users in the EU will at least temporarily be pulled from the AI-training for “Grok”, in line with EU law.
CONTENT MARKETING (includes blogging, emails, and strategies)
Email software Mad Mimi is shutting down as of August 30. Owner GoDaddy is hoping to move users to its GoDaddy Digital Marketing setup.
Content ideas for September include National Dog Week.
You can now post on Substack without having an actual newsletter, as the platform tries to become more like a social media site.
As of November, Patreon memberships started in the iOS app will be subject to a 30% surcharge from Apple. Patreon is giving creators the ability to add that charge to the member's bill, or pay it themselves.
ONLINE ADVERTISING (EXCEPT INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL MEDIA AND ECOMMERCE SITES)
Google worked with Meta to break the search engine’s rules on advertising to children through a loophole that showed ads for Instagram to YouTube viewers in the 13-17 year old demographic. Google says they have stopped the campaign, and that “We prohibit ads being personalized to people under-18, period”.
Google’s Performance Max ads now have new tools, including some with AI.
Microsoft’s search and news advertising revenue was up 19% in the second quarter, a very good result for them.
One of the interesting tidbits from the recent Google antitrust decision is that Amazon sells more advertising than either Google or Meta’s slice of retail ads.
BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, STATS & REPORTS; SOCIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE
More than half of Gen Z claim to have bought items while spending time on social media in the past half year, higher than other generations.
Shopify’s president claimed that Christmas shopping started in July on their millions of sites, with holiday decor and ornament sales doubling, and advent calendar sales going up a whopping 4,463%.
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A New Beginning
Oh boy. I have not been on this website in probably over 10 years now. Anyone who is old enough to remember early 2010's internet knows this website. If you're too young to remember, you're probably too young to be absorbing my art. I've long thought about having a blog hosted directly on my website (www.christinafuego.com), however GoDaddy doesn't seem to have the customization settings that they have here. Who even knows if anyone will read this. Tumblr is dead right? And besides, it would be rather narcissistic of me to think anyone dare give a fuck what I have to say.
Being back on here after so many years is comforting to me. 15 years ago a 9 year old Christina would be so fucking proud to see herself at 23 writing this from her own apartment, sitting inches away from her own home recording studio!!! Also typing this on a Macbook laptop.. the ultimate status symbol in my young eyes. (as well as the iPhone of course).
I must have the worst case of imposter syndrome ever. At least 3 times a week I stare around my studio apartment and look in my dresser mirror. I cannot believe there is a grown woman staring back at me in the mirror. Something nobody tells you about getting into your early 20s is that you go through what I am going to call "second puberty". Second puberty started for me at 22, when I first got in the place I am living in now. Basically I am set back to the same level of emotional instability and horniness as being 13. Only this time around being actually sexually active and having more life experience (ie experiencing actual nervous breakdown + years of untreated mental illness which does not even compare to any gripes I may have had from 11-13.)
I'm chalking this up to being the new bitch on the block in regards to this neighborhood I moved to. I moved from a different state, back to a borough of my home city that I have no ties to. I know nobody here. At first, I worked two part time jobs to pay rent, while also releasing multiple singles with no marketing budget. So they're effectively invisible for now. I ended up getting a good enough paying full time job where I can work only one job, however the corporate world is definitely not for me. The work week drains me and I am putting my all into making time for creative and promotional endeavors. At least I have a little money to invest in this shit now??? Where there is a will there is a way and I am a stubborn little bitch. I've got a track record to prove.
I am declaring now that this blog is gonna be 100% raw and unfiltered Christina. I'll be the first to admit it is very hard for me to hop in front of my phone and spout all this off to a camera and put it on TikTok... that's what they want music artists like myself to be now... TikTokers. I am not a TikToker. I am a starving artist who posts on social media only because I have to. In reality I am a socially awkward shy girl who sits in her room writing songs and hiding from the world.
I am hoping to use this to sort of live journal my career and life trials and tribulations.
Lately I feel like I am living in a different decade, century even. Just like everyone else nowadays, I miss the early 2000s. The 2000s period. That perfect sweet spot where we did have computers, but social media and smartphones did not completely overrun our society. People spoke face to face, and they made eye contact when speaking to you. If they wanted to "surf the net", they had to go home and wait 15 minutes for the computer to boot up. I'm tired of driving into Manhattan and seeing people wandering into traffic looking at their phone. I hope everyone who does that gets ran over.
I'm going off on a rant now. What I really mean to say is the current state of our world feels so overwhelming to me that I cannot even force myself to be excited for the future, that includes my own. Since about 2022, I have hardly absorbed any NEW media. For me, it's been about discovering old shit that's only new to me cause I'm actually a fucking baby.
Why does it feel like the color has been drained out of our world over the last 20 years? Why is minimalism even a thing? When did the music industry (THE HIPHOP INDUSTRY) become any and every loser with 10k+ followers dropping songs out of nowhere? I am the youngest old head you will probably ever meet. It does bug me that none of those people have a knowledge of the history of this genre, or a passion for the craft. Does it make me sick? Yes. Do I feel envy? Hell no. I believe in myself and my talents and much like Plankton plotting on how to get Krabs' secret formula, I am plotting on how to crack the code and the algorithm to make me a fucking mega star.
That's enough ranting for now. Maybe check out my other social media pages and website if you give a shit? Also follow me on here as well, anything helps!
-A girl writing raps in her room
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Top Web Hosting Companies in India 2025
According to the data, around 1.3 billion people are predicted to access the internet in 2025 via smartphone or PC. This means that almost every second individual has access to the internet. Hence, many businesses utilize this medium to run their online businesses. To store data and files, all websites have to be hosted to be accessible on the internet by the web hosting server. With the involvement of web hosting providers in India, you can get a reliable server. Through this blog, we have gathered information about the top web hosting companies in India and their premium features.
Best Web Hosting Companies in India 2025
Here is the list of the top 5 web hosting companies in India so you can make the right decision:
1.Namecheap:
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Prime Features:
Easy-to-use
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Key Features:
Turbocharge your website
Free migration of websites
Exclusive customer support named “Guru”
5.GoDaddy:
Based in the US, GoDaddy is a well-established web hosting company that is one of the prominent market players in India. Established in the 90s in the United States, this company has built a strong client base all over the world. With its user-friendly platform and comprehensive tools, clients can easily set up and manage their websites with this web hosting company.
Prime Features:
Outstanding customer support 24/7
Domain registration services
Website Builder
Enhance performance and improve accessibility
These are a few web hosting providers in India that can help you create and manage your websites easily.
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Liberate the Internet -- Levels of Control
I've been thinking a lot about the way the internet has shrunk to just a few major platforms that can boost or silence us at a moment's notice.
I wanted to make a post talking about different types of platforms and the ways that they control what we see or say.
(disclaimer: I'm not an expert on this and am trying to start a conversation, so if you have more information or corrections please reblog and add / put in the comments / message me)
I'm not saying everyone needs to become experts on self-hosting (I don't know too much about it myself). There are options for people at all levels. So let's take a look.
Algorithms and Rules
This is your TikToks and your Facebooks. Here, all it takes is the algorithm being tweaked to suppress keywords or accounts and suddenly your content isn't being seen.
The pros here of course is that when you're not actively being suppressed, you have a much higher chance at reaching new people vs other options.
Moderated Spaces
Today, these platforms are generally separated into individual communities (think, MightyNetworks/Circle, Discord, forums, etc.). Reach is limited and niche, and content moderation is generally done by human beings instead of algorithms (with some exceptions).
The pros in these spaces are that you have stronger connections to people who will see your content, but your reach is narrower. As a community you get to decide what happens inside your group, but with the platform itself still in control, they could easily shut down an entire community if they wanted to.
Website Builders / Hosting
This is your Wordpress blogs, Blogger, and even Neocities, etc. Here, the website is mostly yours. You get to decide what's on it. Your content isn't being directly moderated or censored. But you're still part of a larger platform that helps connect / promote your site to others.
Pros here are of course you have MUCH more leeway in what you can post / share. Cons are that there is a lot less chance compared to some others for your website content to reach people. Also, your blog / site can in theory be disabled by the host platform if they decided to.
There's also using something like GoDaddy or IONOS or some other website hosting thing. There's a lot of variety and crossover in this area but basically the website belongs to you more than say a Wordpress Blog would. In theory the web host could decide to drop you but I think that's pretty rare.
Self-Hosting
This is now territory I'm not very familiar with but you could in theory fully host your own stuff making it harder for anyone to shut you down. There's even creating your own internet networks but that's way beyond me. (Really cool tho, I'd love to learn.)
Email Lists
This one is very different but I think really important. Email lists / mailing lists are not just for businesses wanting to promote their latest sale or latest online course. This is one of the most DIRECT ways you can have access to your followers if they're interested in what you have to say. No matter what happens to any platform, if you have their emails you will likely retain the ability to contact them (unless email is somehow destroyed but at that point I think we'll be having very different conversations)
(This could even be physical addresses or an old-school mailing list)
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I bring this up because I'm really interested in moving toward a more autonomous and networked internet, and I think it's going to be necessary in the years to come.
Look up digital gardens for an example.
And if you're hoping to create / share anything online, consider diversifying the kinds of platforms you use, and pushing followers to places where you have more control over what you can share, and getting their emails.
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How to start blogging topic:- how to cancel
Starting a blog is a rewarding endeavor that allows you to express yourself, share your expertise, and potentially even earn income. Whether you're passionate about a specific topic, want to document your journey, or simply love writing, blogging offers a platform to connect with like-minded individuals and make an impact. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to start blogging:
1. Define Your Purpose: Before diving into the world of blogging, take some time to clarify your purpose. Ask yourself why you want to start a blog and what you hope to achieve with it. Are you looking to share your knowledge, inspire others, or build a personal brand? Understanding your motivation will help guide your blogging journey.
2. Choose Your Niche: Selecting a niche is crucial for attracting a targeted audience. Consider your interests, expertise, and the needs of your potential readers. Focus on a specific topic or niche that you're passionate about and have knowledge in. This could be anything from travel and food to fitness and personal finance.
3. Pick a Blogging Platform: There are several blogging platforms to choose from, each with its own set of features and benefits. Some popular options include WordPress, Blogger, Medium, and Wix. WordPress.org is highly recommended for its flexibility, customization options, and scalability.
4. Secure a Domain Name: Your domain name is your blog's unique address on the internet. Choose a domain name that reflects your brand, is easy to remember, and aligns with your niche. You can purchase a domain name through domain registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Bluehost.
5. Set Up Web Hosting: If you choose a self-hosted platform like WordPress.org, you'll need to find a reliable web hosting provider. Look for hosting companies that offer good performance, uptime, security, and customer support. Some popular options include Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator.
6. Design Your Blog: Select a visually appealing theme or template for your blog. Choose a design that reflects your brand personality and is easy to navigate. Customize the layout, colors, fonts, and other elements to create a unique look and feel for your blog.
7. Create Compelling Content: Content is the heart of any successful blog. Start by brainstorming topics that resonate with your target audience. Write high-quality, engaging, and informative posts that provide value to your readers. Incorporate multimedia elements like images, videos, and infographics to make your content more engaging.
8. Develop a Content Strategy: Plan your content strategy by creating an editorial calendar. Decide on the frequency of your posts, types of content you'll create, and topics you'll cover. Consistency is key to building an audience and keeping them engaged.
9. Optimize for SEO: Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for improving your blog's visibility in search engine results. Conduct keyword research to identify relevant keywords and phrases related to your niche. Optimize your blog posts for SEO by including keywords in your titles, headings, meta descriptions, and content.
10. Promote Your Blog: Once you've published your blog posts, it's time to promote them to your target audience. Share your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Engage with your audience, participate in online communities, and collaborate with other bloggers to expand your reach.
11. Build an Email List: Start building an email list from the get-go. Offer a lead magnet or incentive in exchange for visitors' email addresses. Use email marketing tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit to create and send newsletters, updates, and promotions to your subscribers.
12. Monetize Your Blog: There are various ways to monetize your blog and generate income. These include affiliate marketing, sponsored content, selling digital products or services, offering online courses or coaching, and displaying ads through ad networks like Google AdSense.
13. Analyze and Iterate: Track your blog's performance using analytics tools like Google Analytics. Monitor key metrics such as traffic, engagement, conversion rates, and revenue. Use this data to analyze what's working and what's not, and make adjustments to your strategy accordingly.
14. Stay Consistent and Patient: Building a successful blog takes time, effort, and patience. Stay consistent with your posting schedule, keep learning and experimenting, and don't get discouraged by slow progress. With dedication and perseverance, you can achieve your blogging goals and create a thriving online presence.
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GoDaddy Discount Code 2025: Save Big on Domains, Hosting & More
In today’s digital age, launching a website or securing a new domain name doesn’t have to be expensive. Whether you're starting a blog, building a business site, or setting up an online store, GoDaddy offers everything from domain registration to hosting, email services, SSL certificates, and more. And with the right GoDaddy discount code 2025, you can enjoy substantial savings on your purchase.
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Why Use a GoDaddy Discount Code?
GoDaddy promo codes are simple yet powerful tools for budget-conscious website owners. Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or digital creator, these codes help reduce your costs when:
Registering a new domain
Buying shared or WordPress hosting plans
Securing a website with SSL certificates
Purchasing business email or website builder packages
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With so many website builders—Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress (and many more!)—how do you know which one fits your business needs?
Whether you're starting a blog, building a brand, or selling products online, this guide will help you choose the right platform—no guesswork needed.
Here are a few scenarios
Best for eCommerce
Great for beginners
Ideal for creatives and portfolios
Perfect if you want total control
And more...
This quick post sorts through popular website builders based on what you need: Here are some highlights:
Shopify – Great for eCommerce businesses of all sizes
Wix – Beginner-friendly with creative drag-and-drop freedom
Squarespace – Sleek, design-forward platform ideal for portfolios and small businesses
Webflow – Advanced design flexibility for developers and designers
WordPress.org – Highly customizable for blogs and complex websites
Weebly – Simple builder with built-in eCommerce tools
Zyro – Fast and affordable builder for basic websites
BigCommerce – Scalable solution for large or growing eCommerce stores
GoDaddy Website Builder – Quick setup with basic features and hosting bundled in
Strikingly – Great for one-page websites and personal branding
Jimdo – AI-assisted builder for easy site creation
Duda – Powerful builder tailored for agencies and client work
Carrd – Lightweight and affordable for landing pages and personal sites
SITE123 – Ultra-simple builder with guided setup
Hostinger Website Builder – Budget-friendly with decent design flexibility
Choosing the right website builder can really impact your online presence. Whether you want to launch a store, a blog, or a portfolio, we review top platforms to make your decision easier.
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How to Launch Your First Business Website Using WordPress

Launching your first website can feel overwhelming — especially when you're just starting a business. But with the right platform and guidance, it becomes a manageable, even exciting, milestone. And that platform, more often than not, is WordPress.
Used by over 40% of all websites globally, WordPress is beginner-friendly, flexible, and scalable — making it the top choice for startups, freelancers, and local businesses. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the exact steps to launch your first professional WordPress website, and highlight how expert help can make the process even smoother.
Why WordPress is Perfect for First-Time Website Owners
If you’re new to web development, you want something:
Easy to manage
Affordable
Customizable without coding
Reliable and secure
Optimized for SEO
WordPress checks all the boxes. You can build blogs, portfolios, landing pages, or even online stores — all under one roof.
And when paired with professional assistance from a trusted WordPress Development Company in Udaipur, your website can be set up the right way from day one — saving you time, stress, and costly mistakes.
Step-by-Step: Launching Your First WordPress Website
Let’s break down the process into actionable steps.
Step 1: Buy a Domain Name
Your domain is your web address (e.g., yourbusiness.com). Choose something:
Short and memorable
Easy to spell
Reflective of your business name or service
Buy it through registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains.
Step 2: Choose a Hosting Provider
Hosting is where your website lives on the internet. For WordPress, select a host that offers:
One-click WordPress installation
Fast load times
99.9% uptime
Good support
Recommended options include SiteGround, Hostinger, Bluehost, or A2 Hosting.
Step 3: Install WordPress
Most hosts allow you to install WordPress with a single click. Once installed, you can log into your dashboard (yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and start building.
Step 4: Pick a Theme That Matches Your Brand
A theme controls your site’s design. WordPress offers thousands of free and premium themes.
For beginners, use lightweight and customizable themes like:
Astra
Neve
OceanWP
Hello Elementor
Want a fully unique and brand-aligned design? Hire a professional web design company in Udaipur to customize a theme or build one from scratch.
Step 5: Add Essential Plugins
Plugins add functionality without needing to code. Start with these:
Elementor – drag-and-drop builder
Yoast SEO – optimize your site for search engines
WPForms – create contact forms
Smush – optimize image size
UpdraftPlus – automatic backups
Wordfence – security protection
Only install what you need to keep your site light and fast.
Step 6: Create the Core Pages
At minimum, your website should include:
Home – your value proposition
About – your story and credibility
Services/Products – what you offer
Contact – how to get in touch
Privacy Policy & Terms – especially if collecting user data
A blog page is also recommended to improve SEO and build trust.
Step 7: Customize with Your Branding
Upload your logo and favicon
Set your brand colors and fonts
Use real photos where possible
Write authentic, conversion-friendly copy
Consistency builds credibility. Your website should look and sound like your business.
Step 8: Set Up Google Tools
To track performance and improve SEO:
Connect your site to Google Analytics
Submit your sitemap via Google Search Console
Optimize for local search with Google Business Profile
WordPress plugins like Site Kit make this easy, or you can have your developer handle it.
Step 9: Optimize for Speed and Mobile
Google ranks mobile-first. Ensure:
Responsive layout
Fast load times
Compressed images
Minified CSS/JS
Mobile testing on tools like PageSpeed Insights
If you're unsure, have your site tested and fine-tuned by experts.
Step 10: Launch and Promote
Once your site is ready:
Test all pages, links, and forms
Enable SSL (https)
Share your site on social media and with clients
List it on local directories and map listings
Start blogging or updating content regularly
Remember — your website isn’t a one-time project. It’s a living, evolving asset.
Why Get Professional Help for Your First WordPress Site?
While DIY WordPress is possible, having experts on board can fast-track your launch and ensure your site is:
Custom-built for your audience
SEO-optimized from day one
Secure and backed up
Built with speed and scalability in mind
Integrated with tools and plugins professionally
The right developers also offer ongoing support so you can focus on growing your business, not fixing bugs.
Real-Life Example: A Freelancer’s First Website
A graphic designer in Udaipur wanted to go online. They bought a domain and used a free theme but struggled with:
Contact form not working
Poor mobile layout
Slow speed on mobile
Zero traffic after weeks of launch
After partnering with a professional agency, their site was redesigned, optimized, and integrated with Google tools. Within 30 days, they ranked on Google for “freelance designer in Udaipur” and started receiving inquiries.
Final Thoughts
Launching your first WordPress website is more than just picking a theme and hitting “publish.” It’s about creating a strategic online presence that reflects your brand, builds trust, and drives results.
By following this roadmap — and leaning on the support of a trusted web design company in Udaipur — you can confidently build a website that grows with your business.
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Web Development 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Your First Website
Introduction: Turning Your Website Dream into Reality
In the digital age, having a website is as essential as having a phone number or business card. Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, content creator, or simply exploring a passion project, building your first website is a foundational step. But where do you start if you're a total beginner? That’s exactly what this guide is for.
This beginner-friendly article will walk you through Web Development 101, from choosing your domain to launching your first live site. Let’s demystify the process and help you bring your ideas to life online—without the tech overwhelm.

1. What Is Web Development?
Web development is the process of creating and maintaining websites. It includes everything from writing code and designing the user interface to handling hosting, functionality, and performance.
Web development is generally divided into three categories:
Front-End Development: What users see (design, layout, interactivity).
Back-End Development: What happens behind the scenes (servers, databases, logic).
Full-Stack Development: A combination of both front-end and back-end.
For beginners, front-end development and website builders are usually the starting points.
2. Choose Your Website Type and Goal
Before you jump into design, define the purpose of your website. Ask yourself:
Is it a personal blog or portfolio?
A business website to sell services or products?
An e-commerce store?
A landing page for lead generation?
Knowing your goal will help you choose the right tools, features, and structure.
3. Pick a Domain Name and Hosting Provider
Your domain name is your website’s address (like www.yourname.com). Try to choose something:
Short, memorable, and easy to spell
Reflective of your brand or niche
.com or relevant extensions (.ae, .org, .shop, etc.)
Next, you'll need web hosting—the server space where your website lives. Top beginner-friendly hosting providers include:
Bluehost
SiteGround
Hostinger
GoDaddy
Some website builders (like Wix and Squarespace) include hosting in their packages.
4. Choose a Website Builder or CMS
If you don’t know how to code, no worries! Website builders and content management systems (CMS) make it super easy:
Website Builders (drag-and-drop, no coding):
Wix – Great for beginners and creatives
Squarespace – Clean templates, ideal for portfolios
Shopify – Perfect for e-commerce
Weebly – Simple and budget-friendly
CMS Platforms:
WordPress.org – Most popular, highly customizable, requires basic setup knowledge
Joomla / Drupal – For more advanced users
For most beginners, WordPress or Wix are ideal starting points.
5. Select a Template or Theme
Templates (also called themes) give your site its look and layout. Whether you're using WordPress or a builder, pick a theme that matches your website's purpose.
Consider:
Mobile responsiveness (a must in 2025)
Customization options
Page load speed
SEO-friendly structure
Premium themes may cost more but often offer better support and performance.
6. Plan Your Website Structure
Keep your navigation simple and user-friendly. Most starter websites include:
Homepage
About Page
Services/Products
Blog (optional)
Contact Page
Use clear calls-to-action (CTAs) like “Book Now,” “Shop,” or “Contact Us” to guide visitors.
7. Add High-Quality Content
Content is what keeps users engaged and informs search engines what your site is about.
Tips for great website content:
Keep text clear, concise, and conversational
Use visuals: images, videos, icons
Write with your audience in mind
Use keywords naturally for SEO
If you're creating a blog, aim for consistency. Start with 3–5 cornerstone articles in your niche.
8. Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
Over 70% of web traffic now comes from mobile devices. Ensure:
Fonts are readable
Buttons are easy to tap
Layouts adapt to different screen sizes
Images are optimized for fast loading
Most modern themes are already responsive—but always test across devices before going live.
9. Optimize for SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
You want people to find your website on Google, right? Then SEO is a must.
Beginner SEO checklist:
Use descriptive titles and meta descriptions
Include target keywords in your content
Add alt text to images
Use header tags (H1, H2, H3…) properly
Create internal and external links
Tools like Yoast SEO (WordPress) or Rank Math make optimization easier.
10. Test and Launch Your Website
Before hitting publish, double-check:
All links work
Spelling and grammar are clean
Site loads quickly
Mobile responsiveness is solid
Your contact forms function
Once satisfied, publish your website and start sharing it via social media, email, and business cards.
11. Keep It Updated
A website is never truly “done.” Update it regularly to:
Add fresh content
Fix bugs
Enhance performance
Improve SEO rankings
Use Google Analytics or similar tools to track how users interact with your site and make improvements accordingly.
Conclusion: Your Digital Presence Starts Here
Building your first website might seem intimidating, but with the right tools and a bit of guidance, it's totally achievable. Whether it’s a personal project or a business venture, your site is your digital home—so make it a reflection of your goals, style, and value.
So go ahead: buy that domain, pick your builder, and start creating. You’ll be amazed how quickly your digital vision becomes a reality.
FAQs: Beginner Web Development
1. Do I need to know how to code to build a website? No! Website builders and platforms like WordPress allow you to create professional sites without writing code.
2. What’s the difference between a website builder and WordPress? Website builders are easier for beginners but less flexible. WordPress offers more control but has a steeper learning curve.
3. How much does it cost to build a website? Anywhere from $50–$300/year for basic hosting and domains. Premium themes and features may add more.
4. Can I make money from my website? Yes! Through ads, affiliate marketing, selling products/services, or offering paid memberships.
5. How long does it take to build a website? You can launch a basic site in a day. A fully developed site with content and SEO may take 1–4 weeks.
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Master Webflow E-commerce: Build and Grow Your Online Store in 2025
In 2025, building an online store is easier than ever. But with so many tools, choosing the right one can be hard. Webflow stands out as a strong choice. It gives you full control over design and content. It also helps you grow your business fast. This guide will show you how to master Webflow e-commerce and build a successful store from scratch.
What is Webflow E-commerce?
Webflow is a no-code website builder. That means you don’t need to know how to code. With Webflow, you can design, build, and launch websites with ease. Webflow e-commerce takes things a step further. It lets you sell products online. You can manage your products, payments, shipping, and more—all in one place.
Why Choose Webflow for E-commerce?
Here are some reasons why Webflow is a great choice for building an online store:
Custom Design – You’re not stuck with boring templates. You can design your store exactly the way you want.
Fast Performance – Webflow websites load fast. That’s good for your customers and your SEO.
No Plugins Needed – Unlike WordPress, you don’t need a bunch of plugins. Webflow has built-in tools.
Full CMS Integration – You can create custom product pages, blogs, and more.
Secure Hosting – Webflow takes care of hosting and security.
Getting Started with Webflow E-commerce
Let’s walk through the steps to build and grow your Webflow online store in 2025.
Step 1: Plan Your Online Store
Before you jump in, take time to plan. Think about:
What products will you sell?
Who is your target audience?
What makes your brand special?
What is your budget?
Create a simple business plan. Include product pricing, shipping policies, and return rules. Planning helps you avoid mistakes later.
Step 2: Set Up a Webflow Account
Go to Webflow.com and create an account. You can start with a free plan. Later, you can upgrade to an e-commerce plan.
Step 3: Choose a Template or Start from Scratch
Webflow has many e-commerce templates. These are great if you want to save time. But if you want full control, start from a blank canvas.
Step 4: Design Your Store
Use the Webflow Designer to build your store. This tool is like Photoshop and WordPress combined. You can drag and drop elements, change styles, and add animations.
Here are the main pages you should create:
Home Page
Product Listing Page
Product Detail Page
Cart Page
Checkout Page
Contact Page
Make sure your store is easy to navigate. Use clear fonts, big images, and strong calls-to-action.
Step 5: Add Your Products
Go to the "E-commerce" section and click on "Add Product."
For each product, include:
Name
Description
Price
SKU
Category
Product Images
You can also add variants (like size or color). Webflow lets you manage inventory and track stock.
Step 6: Set Up Payments
Webflow supports Stripe, Apple Pay, and PayPal. You can set these up under the e-commerce settings.
Make sure to test your payment process. You want it to be smooth and secure.
Step 7: Configure Shipping and Taxes
Webflow lets you set shipping zones, rates, and methods. You can offer free shipping, flat-rate shipping, or weight-based shipping.
For taxes, Webflow auto-calculates them based on the customer’s location. Just check your tax settings to make sure they’re right.
Step 8: Launch Your Store
Once your store is ready, publish it. Webflow gives you a free webflow.io domain. But you should use a custom domain to look more professional.
Buy a domain from Google Domains, GoDaddy, or Namecheap. Connect it to Webflow under the “Hosting” tab.
How to Grow Your Webflow E-commerce Store in 2025
Launching your store is just the beginning. Now you need to grow it. Let’s look at powerful ways to get more visitors and sales.
1. SEO Optimization
Webflow is great for SEO. You can edit page titles, meta descriptions, and image alt texts.
Tips for Webflow SEO:
Use keywords naturally.
Make sure your site loads fast.
Add schema markup for products.
Create a blog to drive traffic.
Use clean URLs (like /shop/shoes instead of /product?id=123)
2. Content Marketing
Write helpful blog posts, how-to guides, and product reviews. This helps build trust with your audience. It also improves your Google rankings.
Ideas for blog posts:
How to choose the right product
Gift guides for holidays
Behind-the-scenes stories about your business
3. Email Marketing
Use tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit to send emails to your customers.
Ideas for email campaigns:
Welcome emails
Abandoned cart emails
New product launches
Special offers
Webflow lets you add email signup forms easily.
4. Social Media Promotion
Share your products on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest. Use eye-catching photos and videos.
Run giveaways or contests to build buzz. Partner with influencers who can promote your brand.
5. Paid Ads
Run Google Ads and Facebook Ads to reach more people. Start with a small budget and test different ads. Track your results to see what works best.
6. Analytics and Optimization
Use tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar. These show you how visitors use your site.
Check:
Which pages get the most visits?
Where do people drop off?
Which products sell best?
Use this data to make improvements.
Webflow E-commerce: Pros and Cons
Let’s take a quick look at the pros and cons.
Pros:
Beautiful design control
Fast website speed
Built-in CMS
Secure and reliable hosting
Great for SEO
Cons:
Not ideal for very large stores (500+ products)
Fewer third-party integrations than Shopify
Learning curve for beginners
Best Practices for Webflow E-commerce in 2025
Mobile First: Make sure your store looks good on phones.
High-Quality Photos: Use clear and large product images.
Easy Checkout: Reduce the number of steps to check out.
Clear Returns Policy: Build trust with customers.
Fast Loading: Compress images and avoid heavy animations.
Real Success Stories
Many small businesses are using Webflow to grow in 2025. Here are a few examples:
1. EcoCraft Jewelry – A handmade jewelry brand that used Webflow to build a stunning online store with storytelling product pages.
2. FitFuel Co. – A small health food brand that tripled sales using Webflow’s built-in SEO and beautiful product pages.
3. ZenHome Decor – A minimal furniture brand that created a clean, mobile-first design and saw a 40% boost in conversions.
Future Trends in Webflow E-commerce (2025 and Beyond)
AI Product Recommendations – Smarter shopping experiences.
Voice Search Optimization – People using voice to shop.
AR Previews – See products in 3D before buying.
Eco-Friendly Branding – More stores going green.
One-Click Checkout – Faster and easier purchases.
Conclusion: Build and Grow with Webflow Today
Webflow is a powerful tool for building your online store in 2025. It’s perfect for creative people, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. With full design control, strong SEO, and built-in e-commerce tools, Webflow helps you launch fast and grow steadily.
Start planning your store today. Design it your way. Grow it with smart marketing. And always focus on your customers.
Need help getting started? Visit Creation Wave for expert Webflow development and e-commerce setup services.
FAQs
1. Can I use Webflow without coding? Yes! Webflow is made for people who don’t know how to code.
2. Is Webflow better than Shopify? Webflow gives you more design control. Shopify is better for large stores.
3. Can I connect Webflow with payment gateways? Yes. Webflow supports Stripe, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
4. How many products can I sell on Webflow? It depends on your plan. The standard plan allows 500 products.
5. Can I track orders in Webflow? Yes. Webflow has an order management dashboard.
6. Is Webflow SEO-friendly? Yes. You can edit SEO settings for every page and product.
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22 Best Church Website Builders Reviewed for 2025
In 2025, creating a powerful online presence for your church isn’t just recommended—it’s essential. Whether you're a small congregation or a growing megachurch, the right website builder can help you spread your message, manage events, accept donations, and keep your community connected. We’ve reviewed the top 22 church website builders to help you make the best choice for your ministry’s digital needs.
👉 If you want an all-in-one, church-specific platform, we highly recommend checking out ChurchProWeb, one of the best church website solutions this year.
Top 22 Church Website Builders of 2025
1. ChurchProWeb
🔗 Visit Site Purpose-built for churches, ChurchProWeb offers drag-and-drop design, donation tools, sermon uploads, and event management. It’s beginner-friendly and designed with pastors and admins in mind. ✅ Best for: Churches looking for a fully managed platform
2. Sharefaith
Known for its ministry-first design tools, Sharefaith offers integrated media libraries, sermon players, and mobile app capabilities. ✅ Best for: Media-rich churches
3. Tithe.ly Sites
Tithe.ly combines online giving with website building. You can easily embed donation forms and sermon videos. ✅ Best for: Donation integration
4. Wix
Wix is a versatile website builder that can be customized for churches using templates and apps. ✅ Best for: Budget-conscious churches
5. Squarespace
Elegant templates and strong blogging tools make Squarespace a good choice for churches focused on storytelling. ✅ Best for: Creative churches
6. WordPress + Elementor
Combining WordPress with Elementor allows full customization, ideal for tech-savvy ministries. ✅ Best for: Full control and scalability
7. Nucleus
Designed by church leaders, Nucleus offers simple navigation, sermon libraries, and a central hub approach. ✅ Best for: Churches needing digital simplicity
8. Ministry Designs
A church-focused platform offering lifetime access and onboarding support. ✅ Best for: Long-term investment
9. Faithlife Sites
Built by the makers of Logos Bible Software, Faithlife integrates scripture tools and worship planning. ✅ Best for: Bible-centered communities
10. Clover Sites
Clover emphasizes simplicity with clean templates and built-in giving tools. ✅ Best for: Easy setup
11. Weebly
Owned by Square, Weebly provides eCommerce tools that churches can adapt for donations or merchandise. ✅ Best for: Simple church stores
12. Webflow
For those who want design freedom and performance optimization, Webflow is excellent but requires experience. ✅ Best for: Tech teams and designers
13. GoDaddy Website Builder
Great for getting online quickly, with basic tools and marketing features. ✅ Best for: Speedy setup
14. Jimdo
An AI-powered builder with multilingual support and easy form creation. ✅ Best for: Multilingual churches
15. Gator by HostGator
An affordable builder with decent customization options. ✅ Best for: Churches with hosting through HostGator
16. Strikingly
Focused on one-page sites, great for event announcements or church plants. ✅ Best for: Launch pages or simple sites
17. Mozello
Offers free plans and multilingual support with clean design options. ✅ Best for: Small international churches
18. Duda
Great for churches managing multiple campuses or microsites. ✅ Best for: Multi-site churches
19. Simvoly
Offers sales funnels and membership tools, which can be adapted for courses or discipleship paths. ✅ Best for: Churches offering online training
20. PageCloud
Drag-and-drop design with eCommerce and media integrations. ✅ Best for: Creative media ministries
21. Site123
Quick site launch with basic customization. Good for temporary or event-specific sites. ✅ Best for: Temporary event pages
22. Ucraft
Offers branding tools and logo maker in addition to website templates. ✅ Best for: Churches just starting out
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right website builder for your church depends on your needs, your budget, and your team’s tech comfort. If you’re looking for a purpose-built solution that handles everything from sermons to tithing, start with ChurchProWeb. It’s tailored specifically for churches and designed to help you focus more on ministry and less on tech headaches.
Let 2025 be the year your church thrives online.
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