Custom Website
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Hi, I am new to WordPress, and I would like to know how to install a third party template. Do I need to have hosting with a different provider ( ex: Host Gator) to do this?
Thanks!
Blog url: http://tabernaculoevangelico.wordpress.com/The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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There is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.com blogs and we cannot upload third-party themes or edit templates or themes. Those found on the internet are for WordPress.ORG installs which run on different software.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/There is no upgrade you can purchase from WordPress.com that changes anything stated here http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/ and restated again here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/#important-notes-before-upgrading
Do I need to have hosting with a different provider ( ex: Host Gator) to do this?
Yes. If you want to have a blog you have FTP access to plugins and/or install themes into then you will need to hire a web host and set up your own WordPress.org install. http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/
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Sounds like it is time to switch to a self hosted website. I wrote a free eBook maywebdesigns.com/make-your-own-website-for-free.pdf to help folks learn how to build a WordPress website from the ground up.
My tutorial also uses Host gator in the text and video instructions.
Once you complete your setup and do the following:
Export your pages and posts from wp.com blog
install the import/export plugin (Dashboard – tools) by
trying an import. It walks you through installing it.Import your pages and post into WordPress.
After your pages and posts are imported install your theme.
I have done this for many customers so I can tell you it is not too hard.
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