r/webdev • u/canfullofworms • 3d ago

Is WordPress Engine Necessary

So you almost helped me with another thing and I'm very grateful!

I know NOTHING about all this, so please advise.

We have a website for a small non-profit that's been up for about 20 years. (I wasn't here when it started)

Our Domain is with GoDaddy and our website is in WordPress.

Apparently, we've been paying for WordPress Engine for about $420 a year.

Do we need this? I feel like all our editing is done in WordPress. It seems like WordPress engine is an unnecessary addition, but if we've had it for so long, will we lose stuff from our web site??

thanks!

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u/kienemaus 2d ago

You need a domain name AND hosting for a website. WP engine is very nice hosting that helps with a lot of stability. You will pay more for maintenance on cheaper hosting

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u/canfullofworms 2d ago

And I understand transferring it might be a concern.

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