2 min
Setup (not hours)
0
Plugins needed
Free
Maps + verification + subs
Feature-by-feature comparison
What WordPress can't do for forecasters
WordPress is a general-purpose CMS. These features only exist when the platform is built around weather forecasting.
Zero setup, zero maintenance
No hosting, no plugins, no updates, no security patches. Sign up and publish in two minutes.
Maps are first-class
Draw forecast regions directly on an interactive map. WordPress has no concept of geographic forecasts.
Automatic verification
NWS observations compare against your predictions after every storm. No plugin can do this.
Forecast portfolio built in
Every prediction lives on your profile with status and timestamps. WordPress shows blog posts — no forecast context.
Subscribers without plugins
Email capture, subscriber management, and notifications are built in. No Mailchimp integration needed.
SEO that grows with the platform
Your profile lives on forecasterhq.com. As the platform grows, your discoverability grows with it.