Domain name
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Hello! If I purchase a plan, can I use my own domain name (purchased from go daddy) without it costing more?
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Mapping an existing domain is included in both the Premium and Business upgrade plans. http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/map-existing-domain/
There is no monthly payment plan here. All upgrades must be paid for in full at the time of purchase and we are billed annually.
WordPress.com provides free blogs and hosts them free of charge. There are no bandwidth charges. All WordPress.com blogs come with 3000 megabytes (~3 GBs) of space for storing uploaded files and images. Free features are listed here https://en.wordpress.com/features/
See here for details of all 3 plans http://store.wordpress.com/bundles/ offered by WordPress.com.
Premium bundle details http://store.wordpress.com/plans/premium/
Premium
WordPress.com Premium
$8.25 per month, billed yearlyBusiness bundle details http://store.wordpress.com/plans/business/
Business
WordPress.com Business
$24.92 per month, billed yearlyThe policy and prices have changed. All new accounts must purchase the Premium bundle of upgrades. Only renewal of an existing domain mapping upgrade is now available at the lower price. See: http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/map-existing-domain/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/register-domain/More info:
https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/domain-mapping-1118?replies=10#post-2641970Note that each upgrade bundle applies to a single blog only and is for a single year only when it is due to be renewed.
We all pay in full for every upgrade at the time of purchase. Make sure you read the comparison very closely do you know exactly what the restrictions and limitations on WordPress.COM blogging are: http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/
Read Important Notes Before Upgrading http://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/#important-notes-before-upgrading
There are no premium themes included in the premium upgrade bundle. http://store.wordpress.com/plans/premium/ And every premium theme is individually priced.
You must be logged in as Admin http://en.support.wordpress.com/user-roles/#administrator under the exact same username account that registered the blog to access the blog’s dashboard and purchase upgrades at > Dashboard> Store > My Upgrades
https://en.support.wordpress.com/my-upgrades/Your billing history will be at Dashboard > Store > Billing History
https://en.support.wordpress.com/billing-history/Your only options for payment are found here http://en.support.wordpress.com/payment/
WordPress.com provides a 30-day refund on all upgrades except Domain Registrations, Domain Renewals, and Guided Transfers. The refund period for Domain Registrations and Renewals is 48 hours.
Note: It takes from 1 – 2 weeks for the refund to be received.
You have to be logged in as Admin http://en.support.wordpress.com/user-roles/#administrator under the exact same username account that registered the blog to access the blog’s dashboard, cancel any upgrades, claim a refund for any qualified upgrades, and disable auto-renew. Dashboard > Store > My Upgrades. You can also disable auto-renew there. http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-upgrades/#canceling-upgrades
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Hi there,
In order to use a domain you purchased elsewhere with your WordPress.com site, you’ll need to purchase a mapping upgrade subscription for your domain:
https://en.support.wordpress.com/map-existing-domain/
It’s $13 and is used to map your domain hosted elsewhere to your WordPress.com site.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
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You guys are awesome! Are there any benefits to buying a plan vs just mapping my domain?
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The benefits are listed at http://store.wordpress.com/bundles/Individual domain mapping upgrades are not available. You must purchase a plan.
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@debbuckingham The whole cost of domain/mapping charges has gotten a bit confusing, but the bottom line is that you can’t do either/both without a plan, which now comes in three flavors : Personal, Premium and Business. https://wordpress.com/plans/ All the benefits are listed there and scroll down a little on that page to see more about those plans.
@tt- My employer won’t let me go! Glad to hear you are enjoying retirement. (Someday!) :)
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You actually may be able to just purchase the mapping subscription since you registered a looooong time ago. But, @Timethief is right, new accounts in particular only can purchase domains with plans only. As @JenT says, they are waaaaay too confusing. We’re working on it, though ;)
Check your account, you should be able to just purchase mapping.
Let me know if you have any trouble.
Thanks!
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@JenT – you’re not the only one with that issue. =)
Apparently, we’re all eager to assist @debbuckingham!
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Yea, I’ve had my blog for a looooong time. :-) So, if I (can) purchase just the mapping does it remove the add along the bottom? Or…should/do I purchase a plan? I just dont want to overspend just for the sake of overspending. If I have to, I have no problem purchasing a plan. :-)
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So, if I (can) purchase just the mapping does it remove the add along the bottom? Or…should/do I purchase a plan?
You will need at least the personal plan in order to remove ads.
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Welcome!
And the Personal plan, like all the plans, also rocks with direct support by email or live chat with Staff. Can’t beat that!
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