WordPress.com has recently introduced a 100-year domain registration that includes managed hosting, 24/7 customer service, and various other features for a single price.
WordPress 100-Year Plan
Typically, the maximum period for domain name registration is ten years. Therefore, a 100-year domain registration is quite extraordinary. This new offering is referred to as the 100-year plan by WordPress.
The cost for registering a domain for one hundred years is $38,000 USD, which breaks down to $380 per year for both hosting and domain registration.
What Comes With WordPress Century Plan?
The official announcement includes several features that come with the plan:
- Domain secured for one hundred years
- Multiple backups across data centers in different geographic locations
- "Top-tier" managed WordPress hosting
- Unmetered bandwidth (unlimited traffic)
- Dedicated and personalized support available 24/7
Who Is The 100 Year Plan For?
According to WordPress, the plan is tailored for individuals, families, and company founders looking to document their company’s legacy.
The announcement explains:
- Families aiming to preserve their digital assets, like stories, photos, sounds, and videos, for future generations.
- Founders wanting to protect and record their company’s history.
- Individuals seeking a stable and customizable online presence that can adapt to future technological changes.
It appears that the primary audience for this plan includes those wishing to establish a lasting means to share their stories.
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of WordPress.com, stated:
"Whether it’s giving a newborn the special gift of a domain and lifetime home on the web, or something you put in your will to ensure your website and story are accessible to future generations, I hope this plan will encourage individuals and companies to think long-term."
Signing up for the plan is straightforward; simply fill out a form on the WordPress.com website.
For more details, check out WordPress.com’s announcement titled "Introducing the 100-Year Plan: Secure Your Online Legacy for a Century."
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