Effective date: October 27, 2026
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- Continued operation of Sites By Doing
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Editorial independence
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- Intended users
- Ease of implementation
- WordPress compatibility
- Performance considerations
- Integrations
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- Pricing
- Renewal pricing
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- Portability
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- Provider documentation
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Material relationships
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Hosting and software recommendations
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- Provider terms
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- Higher website value
- Any other particular outcome
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