Blog Platform and Setup Decision Guide
Choose a blogging platform and configure it properly.
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Help me choose a blogging platform and set it up properly. My goals: [GOALS]. Technical comfort: [TECHNICAL_SKILL]. Budget: [BUDGET]. Content plans (posts per month, newsletter, memberships, products): [CONTENT_PLANS]. Must-have features: [FEATURES]. Existing audience or accounts: [EXISTING_AUDIENCE]. Walk me through the decision tree: 1. Do I want to own my content and domain? IF yes THEN prefer a self-hosted or portable option with export; IF I only want to write THEN a managed publishing platform may be enough. 2. How much customization do I need (design, plugins, integrations)? 3. Do I need email subscriptions, paid memberships, or commerce built in? 4. How much maintenance can I handle (updates, security, backups)? 5. How portable is the content (export formats, URL control, redirects)? 6. What are the real costs over 3 years, including hosting, themes, plugins, email, and my time? Compare three or four suitable options in a table: setup effort, cost over three years (calculate with prices I confirm [VERIFY]), control, features, portability, risks. Recommend one and a runner-up. Then provide the setup checklist: domain, hosting, HTTPS, theme, essential pages, permalink structure, categories, SEO basics, analytics with privacy consent, backups, security, newsletter signup, accessibility, and a first-month publishing plan.
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