In this assignment, you will create an issue website using website-generating software. This task will provide you with an opportunity to learn about website-generating software. If you have previously created a site using a website builder, you may submit it, as the objective of this exercise is to demonstrate your familiarity with the technology.
Website-generating software is typically free to try, but it often requires a subscription fee. The subscription fee is usually around $10 per month, $120 per year, or $600 every five years. The subscription fee should be calculated based on the anticipated lifespan of your website.
The WordPress platform is a free option, but you will need to secure hosting and a domain name, which typically costs around $16 per year if you use the $1 hosting plan recommended in the tools of the trade article. Adobe’s Express is also free, provided you have an Adobe subscription. Cargo is free for Parsons students (using the Cargo Student Code: 2905333d), but you will eventually transition out of student status. Wix and SquareSpace offer a 50% discount for the first year as a student, but they revert to regular pricing thereafter. If you intend to sell products on your website, Shopify, SquareSpace, and Wix offer commerce plans, but these plans typically cost over $25 per month or $1,500 over five years.
WordPress developed the Woo Commerce plugin, which is free. Please don’t confuse the free access to their software on WordPress.org with the commercial services offered by Woo Commerce plugin and WordPress.com.
Website-generating software does not provide the same level of control and customization as traditional coding languages. However, the templates and graphical user interfaces can make the process relatively straightforward.
While I encourage you to explore different website-generating software options, I will focus on WordPress in class.I have downloaded a manual for WordPress 6.5. Additional helpful guides and resources are available online.