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1. edstate
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Hey all,

   I've read quite a bit about WP... but still am needing a few, hopefully quick answers.

   I've purchased a domain w/ a host, and I've seen a lot of WP themes out there that are awesome... so:

   1) Can I use those with either the WP url, OR my own, hosted url?

   2) If I start out w/ the WP site (which seems easier at first), can I switch over to my dedicated server later?

   3) (maybe more involved) I like WP for the "blog on the road" capabilities (vs iWeb, for instance)... can I take advantage of that with EITHER the WP url, OR my hosted url?

   Thanks, and be kind ;)

   e

2. moshu
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Define "WP url".

3. edstate
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   AKA hitting the blue button that says: "get a WordPress blog now"... which gets you a blog @ wordpress.org, correct?

4. WebFadds
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Hello Edstate -

   Here are some answers -- I know you're new, so feel free to ask more questions for clarification:

   1) You can use any WordPress theme out there for your hosted site. On WordPress.com (not ".org" -- that's where you download and used WordPress on your own hosting server), you must only use themes approved and offered there. There are over 60 such themes available on WordPress.com, while there are hundreds out there for your own installation on your host.

   2) You can "switch over," but to do so, you will have to migrate the data (posts and pages) in your site at WordPress.com to the new location (installation of WordPress on your server). There's at least one plugin that will help you do so. I think you meant virtual server (cost of $5 - $15 mo.) versus a "dedicated server" with a cost of over $100 mo.?

   3) Can you be more specific about your need to blog on the road? Do you mean from a handheld device? Both types of WordPress installations are accessible from remote locations. There are ways to optimize your site for mobile use.

   You can always contact me at WebFadds.com if you need more help.

   Best...
   - Scott
   [sig moderated]

5. edstate
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Ah... THAT'S what I meant. Thank you.

   I downloaded the files from wordpress.org, and my eyes glazed over. I'm pretty good w/ computer stuff, but not the programming side... and since it wasn't a "program" like iWeb, I guess, I was a bit freaked out. It looked very complicated. Is it?

   And "blogging on the road" means I was digging the idea of just poppin' on, from anywhere, on anyone's computer, and making an entry. I'm guessing I can only do that with a wordpress.com site? ...But I like the customizeability of the .org file, and the fact that I can use my own url... and if I can "blog on the road" with that one, that would probably be the one I would use.

   e

   I DO have a hosted site, but you're right there too. It's not one of the $100/month jobbies. At least not yet! Ha.

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