WordPress.com now allows all users, including those on the Free plan, to earn money from their sites. You can start collecting payments from day one, making the Free plan a risk-free platform for creators. You can earn through gated content, paid subscriptions, selling items, or receiving donations. These features are available on all plans, with the only requirement being that Stripe payments are supported in your country. Transaction fees vary from 10% on the Free plan to 0% on the Commerce plan. The Free plan is not a trial but a forever plan, allowing you to grow at your own pace.

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