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  creativebeing1234 · Member · Feb 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

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  Hello. Do I need to have a web host like bluehost or can i use wordpress on its own for my blog? What is the difference between bluehost and wordpress?

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  mommyhive · Member · Feb 8, 2018 at 8:57 am

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  Hi there,

  There are two flavors of WordPress.

  WordPress.org
  With WordPress.org, you host your own blog or website. There are different hosting providers like Bluehost, DreamHost, HostGator etc to do the hosting for you. WordPress.org is where you’ll find the free WordPress software that you can download and install on your own web server. WordPress is open source software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app. Beautiful designs, powerful features, and the freedom to build anything you want.

  WordPress.com
  WordPress.com, on the other hand, takes care of all of the hosting for you. You don’t have to download software or manage a web server. You can just relax and focus on your content of your website. Hundreds of beautiful themes are available for you to choose and make it your own with Custom Design. Please find below WordPress.com plans and pricing details
  https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  For more info, please read the below support document.
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  Hope that helps.

  Let me know if you have any questions.

  Thank you.

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  creativebeing1234 · Member · Feb 8, 2018 at 9:23 am

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  Thank you very much for your reply. Your info is very helpful and I do understand it better now.

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  creativebeing1234 · Member · Feb 8, 2018 at 9:23 am

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  Thank you very much for your reply. Your info is very helpful and I do understand it better now..

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  mommyhive · Member · Feb 9, 2018 at 6:21 am

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  You are most welcome:)