Building a Site

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  lbshields1710 · Member · Jun 3, 2021 at 12:35 pm

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  I am new to this. I already have a website but want to create a new one on WordPress. However, I want the old website to stay up and running until I am able to take the WordPress site live. Is this possible?

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Jun 3, 2021 at 2:42 pm

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  You certainly can get your site set up here before switching your domain over!

  When you sign up for a new site, we give you a free subdomain (*.wordpress.com) that you can use to start building your new site.

  If you are moving an existing site, this guide to migrating your site to WordPress.com may also be helpful:

  https://transferto.wordpress.com/

  Note that you will need to have a paid plan to use your domain with your WordPress.com site. You can compare the different plan levels here:

  https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  Once you have purchased a plan, here is a support document that will explain how to connect your domain:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/map-existing-domain/

  Take a look at those links and let us know if anything is unclear or you have any further questions.