I don’t see a problem with the auto install process – unless there is a glitchduring the set up – then there can be problems. Usually a ticket to the host will take care of it. Mostly it is error free, though.
A good reason for self install is that you will be uploading themes and plugins through ftp or wordpress back end and maybe modifying theme files, etc. It just makes you more familiar with the software.
If you are not comfortable doing it – do the auto install.
also, if you use godaddy, get the linux server at sign up. They will try to give you a windows server but it will only be problems for you.
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ciphun
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samboll: Thank you for the reply. In response to your statement, “A good reason for self install is that you will be uploading themes and plugins through ftp or wordpress back end and maybe modifying theme files, etc. It just makes you more familiar with the software.” Are you stating that if I do an auto install, I will not be able to upload themes and plugins through ftp or wordpress back end, etc.? Or, I will be able to still do that either way, but that one way yields a better understanding of the software, as you stated?
Thanks again.
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ciphun
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OK, one last question (I hope) say I do the manual install, am I then able to run the hosting server’s auto installer for future wordpress upgrades, or will that process always have to be manual, because I installed it manually? Or, does WordPress have its own built in updater?
Ugh, I know, so many questions, but thank you nonetheless for the time you’ve taken to respond. I really appreciate it!
OK, one last question (I hope) say I do the manual install, am I then able to run the hosting server’s auto installer for future wordpress upgrades, or will that process always have to be manual, because I installed it manually? Or, does WordPress have its own built in updater?
Once installed, WordPress has a built in ‘auto’ upgrade facility available via Administration > Tools > Upgrade
