The two platforms of WordPress are WordPress.com and WordPress.org.
WordPress.com is a hosted service that manages hosting, security, and updates for you. It is easy for beginners but has limited customization.
WordPress.org provides free, open-source software for self-hosted websites. It offers full control, custom themes, plugins, and advanced flexibility for developers and businesses.

For pages, create a PHP template file with a template name comment. For posts, register a custom template using template_include or theme filters. Assign page templates from the editor. Post templates depend on theme support or block theme settings.

To set multiple prices per product in WooCommerce, the most common method is using variable products. Go to Products → Add New and select Variable Product from the Product Data dropdown. Create attributes such as size, quantity, or package type. Enable “Used for variations” and save. Then open the Variations tab and add variations. Set a different price for each variation. This allows one product to have multiple prices. You can also use plugins for role-based pricing, bulk pricing, or dynamic pricing. These plugins help set different prices for users, quantities, or conditions without creating separate products.

One of the best tax plugins for WooCommerce is TaxJar because it automates sales tax calculations, reporting, and filing for stores selling in multiple regions. TaxJar integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce and keeps rates updated based on current jurisdiction data, reducing errors. Another strong option is WooCommerce Tax, powered by automated calculation services, providing basic tax computation without extra cost. For international VAT, Quaderno offers real‑time tax rules, invoice compliance, and reporting. The ideal choice depends on your business location, complexity of tax requirements, and budget. Always test the plugin in a staging environment before deploying live for accurate results always.

Self-hosted hosting is the server space you rent to store a website online. It provides storage, bandwidth, and a database for your site. WordPress is the software you install to build and manage the website. When people say “self-hosted WordPress,” they mean WordPress.org installed on your own hosting account. Hosting is like the land and building where your site lives. WordPress is like the design and tools used inside that building. You can host many platforms, not only WordPress. WordPress needs hosting to work as a live website.