What is a CU2 Site?

The differences between a traditional website versus a CU2 Site and why.

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Traditional Website

WordPress Website

CU2 Website

Let us start with the traditional website and its process.
A traditional website typically refers to a static or dynamic online platform that presents information, content, and resources in a structured and consistent manner. Here are some key characteristics of traditional websites:
Static or Dynamic Pages:
Traditional websites can be static, where the content remains relatively fixed and doesn’t change frequently, or dynamic, where content is generated on the fly from a database or other data sources. Dynamic websites often incorporate features like content management systems (CMS) to easily update and modify content.
Navigation Menu:
They typically have a navigation menu or a set of links that help users explore different sections or pages of the site. Common menu items include “Home,” “About Us,” “Services,” “Blog,” “Contact,” and more.
Structured Content:
Information on a traditional website is organized into structured pages or sections, making it easy for users to find what they’re looking for. Content can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements.
Interactivity:
While traditional websites can be interactive to some extent, they often focus on presenting information rather than providing highly interactive experiences. Interactive elements may include contact forms, search functionality, and basic user engagement features.
Domain Name:
Traditional websites are accessed via a unique domain name (e.g., www.example.co.nz) that users enter into their web browsers to access the site.
Hosting:
They are hosted on web servers, making them accessible to users around the world via the internet.
HTML and CSS:
Traditional websites are typically built using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) for structuring content and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for styling and layout.
Purpose:
Traditional websites serve various purposes, such as providing information about a business, organization, or individual; showcasing products or services; sharing news and updates; or offering educational content.
Updates:
Content on traditional websites can be updated manually by web administrators or automatically through content management systems. This allows for the addition of new information, blog posts, or other updates.
While traditional websites remain a common and effective way to establish an online presence, modern web development has evolved to include various types of websites, including static sites, dynamic web applications, e-commerce platforms, and more. These variations cater to different needs and user expectations in the digital landscape.
And this is where a CU2 Site comes in. Creating a site on CU2 Network, you will always be up to date with the latest trends and tools to accomplish your goal accordingly. CU2 Network takes the stress out of designing your website and keeping it relevant.

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CU2 Network Sites
Powered by WordPress

A standard WordPress website is a website that uses the WordPress content management system (CMS) as its underlying framework and platform. WordPress is a popular and highly versatile CMS that enables users to create and manage a wide range of websites, from simple blogs and personal websites to complex e-commerce stores and corporate portals. Here are some key characteristics of a WordPress website:
Content Management:
WordPress provides a user-friendly interface for managing and publishing content. Users can easily create, edit, and organize web pages, blog posts, images, videos, and other media.
Themes:
WordPress offers a vast library of themes, both free and premium, that determine the visual design and layout of your website. Themes can be customized to fit your branding and design preferences.
Plugins:
WordPress allows you to extend the functionality of your website through plugins. Thousands of plugins are available for various purposes, such as SEO optimization, e-commerce, contact forms, social media integration, and more.
SEO-Friendly:
WordPress is known for its SEO-friendly features. Many SEO plugins are available to help optimize your website for search engines, improving its visibility in search results.
Responsive Design:
Modern WordPress themes are designed to be responsive, ensuring that your website looks and functions well on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Community and Support:
WordPress has a large and active community of users, developers, and designers. This community provides support, tutorials, and resources to help users make the most of the platform.
Security:
WordPress takes security seriously and regularly releases updates to address vulnerabilities. Users can enhance security through best practices and security plugins.
Scalability:
WordPress can scale to accommodate the needs of different types of websites. Whether you’re starting with a small blog or building a large e-commerce site, WordPress can be adapted accordingly.
Regular Updates:
WordPress is actively developed and maintained. Users receive updates for both the core software and plugins, ensuring ongoing compatibility and security.
WordPress is an excellent choice for individuals and businesses looking for a flexible and customizable platform to create and manage their websites. It’s particularly well-suited for those who want to focus on content creation without extensive coding or technical knowledge.

Why a CU2 Site?

3 main reasons why you should choose CU2 Network to host a site

Makes a WordPress Website a whole lot easier

CU2 Network eliminates a lot of steps that a standard WordPress website needs to get started and run! Plus every CU2 site comes with easy-to-follow WordPress video tutorials so you will be able to manage every aspect of WordPress that is relevant.

Save money without losing on quality and performance

In today’s climate, you cannot afford to lose out on quality and performance when your website is the face of your brand. With CU2 Network you can compete with high-end websites without spending tens of thousands of dollars.

Get ahead of your competition with our Network

Hosting your website on CU2 Network, you’ll be able to utilise the blog tools and maximise your marketing. Integrate social media, smartcrawl SEO and free advertising on our Network via our website directory and marketplace, with ease.
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More reasons why you should create a CU2 Site

Content Management:

CU2 Sites are Powered by WordPress, the world’s nr1 choice of CSM for their website. And with CU2 Network you dont need to install anything, just start using it. Easy as!

Themes:

CU2 Network only offers a sellection of WordPress Themes that are well supported and easy to use. It also includes Premium Themes like the famous Divi from ElegentThemes with NO EXTRA costs.

Plugins:

Same as for the Themes, CU2  Network ONLY hosts a selection of plugins that are top notch, well supported and essential. On top of that we have Premium and Pro plugins available with, again, NO EXTRA costs!

SEO-Friendly:

Every CU2 site comes with smartcrawl SEO tools, that are easy enough to use for beginners and advanced enough for professional SEO service providers and agencies.

Responsive Design:

When you start your CU2 Site, you will have the options to either use the default WordPress editor called Gutenberg, or the most advanced website builder called Divi. Very powerful when it comes to designing layouts for mobile devices and custom screen sizes.

Community and Support:

WordPress has a large and active community of users, developers, and designers. So you are not stuck with us when you or your business outgrow the service that CU2 Network sites provide. Because it is powered by WordPress and we have the tools available for your to migrate to your own VPS or managed WordPress hosting of your choosing.

Security:

CU2 Sites are protected by our Network security Defender Pro and is completely automated for you, so you dont have to worry about being hacked or virusses.  Plus we have backups if anything really serious WOULD happen.

Scalability:
CU2 Sites scale to accommodate the needs of different types of websites. Whether you’re starting with a small blog or building a large e-commerce site, CU2 Network provides 3 plans that suits any type of trade. Also you won’t get anything cheaper with the same quality, guaranteed.
Regular Updates:
WordPress is actively developed and maintained. Users receive updates for both the core software and plugins, ensuring ongoing compatibility and security. And it is fully automated for you on CU2 Network, so you have less to stress about.