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Wordpress.com VS Wordpress.org

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Wordpress.com VS Wordpress.org Wordpress.com WordPress   i s an online, open source website creation tool written in PHP. But in non-geek speak, it's probably the easiest and most powerful blogging and website content management system in existence today. Wordpress.com is distinguishable from wordpress.org because wordpress.com is fully hosted by word-press. However there are many differences between the two. For example .com has limited theme options for your website/blog/store etc. No plugins can be used. It has limited storage. Wordpress.com is free to use however there are ads but these ads can be removed by paying. You have little control. For hobby bloggers, dabblers, and beginners Wordpress.org Wordpress.org is close to the same thing as wordpress.com. However wordpress.org came first and is self-hosted meaning that you ( the one with the website) is hosting the site on your own network as opposed to the site just doing it for you. It has full theme...
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Research: Embedded maps

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Sites A. Zillow.com B. Wallmart.com C. Bestbuy.com How map feature was created A. Embedded Bing maps, javascript, css, pop ups <head id> <div> <wrapper> B. Embedded Google maps, Same as zillow but it links to store info C. Embedded Bing maps, Cycles through a list with pre-set animation when store pin is clicked on. Zillow (A) I think that option A. The way that zillow.com did their map is the best fit for our clients needs however, I am not sure that it will be very easy for the client to maintain. However option B may be easier to maintain due to it not popping up an entire page, Instead it just loads a separate box on the side with a picture and some text for information. Personally i think using option B will be the most simple but even then i am not entirely sure how that works. Wallmart (B) BestBuy (C)
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