WHY WORDPRESS VIP

Content is a business asset. Run it like one.

The AI agent-ready enterprise content platform. Built for operations with real consequences.

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Trusted by over 1,300 enterprises

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Proven under real conditions

of the web runs on WordPress, the CMS that helped train AI to read

2.4T

requests a year, equal to nearly half all Google Search traffic

99.99

uptime during election nights, Super Bowl, and NASA landings

SOC 2

Type I platform and Type II data centers, certified annually

THE reality

Most teams end up with
the wrong trade-off

You choose a closed platform that restricts flexibility and forces
workarounds at every turn. Or you stitch together plugins, hosting, and
process until reliability becomes the constant concern. Either way, the cost shows up as:

Slower publishing and more bottlenecks
Fragile integrations and repeated rework
Unmanaged security exposure
Rising operational overhead
A platform that gets harder to evolve

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A BETTER APPROACH

WordPress for enterprise,
built to adapt

WordPress VIP is the enterprise CMS behind organizations that need to move fast without risk. Built on open-source WordPress, VIP brings managed infrastructure, FedRAMP Moderate ATO compliance, and live content analytics by Parse.ly.

Operated by Automattic. Trusted by NASA, Salesforce, Meta, and CNN,

The open, intelligent content platform

The flexibility of open
source without the overhead
of running it alone

Open Source means your platform evolves as fast as the technology does. New AI capabilities arrive through the community as they’re built. Teams publish faster, governance stays tight, and the platform plays well with agents by design.

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Freedom without lock-in

Evolve your architecture without rewriting your foundation

Open Source means your architecture isnt boxed in by a vendor roadmap. WordPress VIP adds enterprise governance to that flexibility and extends it to AI. Agents can connect directly to your content infrastructure, take governed actions, and operate within the same permissions framework as human editors.

Lower total cost, with no licensing tax or forced add-ons
A broad talent pool, without relying on scarce specialists
Your choice of AI models, agents, and analytics tools
Clean integration paths across your stack, without ecosystem overhead

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What sets WordPress VIP apart

More than managed WordPress hosting. Less overhead than a legacy DXP.

Flexibility without chaos

The freedom of Open Source and a developer ecosystem of millions, with governance
guardrails that make it safe for enterprise environments.

Scale at peak demand

VIP is engineered to perform under real
traffic patterns, including sudden spikes and sustained global demand, without
emergency tuning or pricing overages.

Security and compliance
by default

Controls integrated into the platform, not
bolted on. VIP is the only WordPress provider
with FedRAMP Moderate ATO and SOC 2 compliance across a dedicated security infrastructure.

Governance that keeps
teams moving

Role-based permissions, brand controls, and structured approval workflows designed for
large, distributed teams, so you publish
quickly without losing consistency.

Intelligence that
improves outcomes

AI-assisted analytics and content recommendations by Parse.ly help your team understand what’s working and make better decisions inside the workflow.

Platform care that goes
beyond tickets

When issues escalate, you have direct
access to WordPress engineers who can
help with debugging, plugin decisions, and
risk mitigation.

Outcomes enterprise
teams get paid for

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Move faster, with fewer bottlenecks

A familiar authoring experience, integrated workflows, and parallel publishing mean your team doesn’t depend on engineering for routine content work.

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Focus on strategy, not maintenance

A fully managed platform removes ongoing infrastructure work and reduces fire drills. Your team focuses on strategy and execution.

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Improve content performance

Real-time insight into engagement and audience behavior gives you practical guidance that improves results, not just dashboards.

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De-risk security and compliance

FedRAMP Moderate authorization, SOC 2 compliance, and integrated governance controls stand up to scrutiny without blocking progress.

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Stay adaptable as requirements change

An open platform that connects cleanly with your broader stack means your architecture can evolve without vendor lock-in or forced migrations.

Proof from teams who
publish under pressure

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The Times

Boosted efficiency by 34% and cut training from 2 days down to 30 minutes.

Read the case study

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Moving to WordPress VIP laid the foundation for where we want to go as a digital-first newsroom.

Luke Sikkema

Head of Editorial Operations, The Times

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Built for the teams accountable when it matters

VIP is a good fit for teams dealing with:

Complex content operations across multiple brands or regions
High-traffic, high-visibility, high-stakes moments
Distributed teams that need consistent governance
Regulated environments or strict security and compliance requirements
Content infrastructure that needs to integrate your broader stack

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Frequently asked questions

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How is WordPress VIP different from WordPress.com?

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What is the total cost of ownership compared to proprietary CMS platforms?

Can WordPress VIP support headless or hybrid architectures?

Is WordPress VIP FedRAMP authorized?

How does WordPress VIP help with AI content discoverability?

Let’s talk through what you need

We’ll work through your requirements, find the right fit, and build a plan together
including migration support if you’re moving from another platform.

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