To capture the next generation of web developers and digital creators, WordPress.com has unveiled a comprehensive free tier for university and high school students. The new initiative provides verified students with free hosting, full CSS customizability, and free custom .blog domains.
The move comes as modern drag-and-drop platforms like Framer, Webflow, and Notion sites gain popularity among younger users entering web design.
WordPress.com introduces a zero-cost tier for verified students with custom domain support and managed hosting to counter lightweight website builders The tech news details above are what the TechCrunch report is actually claiming — not a full spec sheet.
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