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  jlbob · Member · Nov 19, 2019 at 11:53 am

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  Hi, I am trying to set up a website with WordPress. I already have a website at Jimdo which I wish to transfer to WordPress. However, I would first like to set up the WordPress site before actually making the transfer. So that for the time being my current site is still active, and when I am ready to go live with the wordpress site, to make the transfer. In setup I am asked to choose the domain registration and can choose between Transfer to WordPress or Map Your Domain. Which should I choose?

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Nov 19, 2019 at 12:54 pm

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  Hi there!

  You can also choose a free subdomain like, for example, one ending with .wordpress.com and map or transfer your custom domain when you’re ready.
  So, in other words, when you’re prompted to choose a domain for your site go for the free option. When you’ll want to connect the new WordPress.com site with your domain, you’ll be able to map it: https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/ or transfer it here: https://en.support.wordpress.com/move-domain/incoming-domain-transfer/

  Let me know if you have any more questions regarding that.

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  jlbob · Member · Nov 19, 2019 at 1:21 pm

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  Thanks. So I’ve setup a free subdomain. However, I now have a completely different cms then the one i’m used to with wordpress. How do I get the proper cms which looks like the pictures in this article https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/bespoke-cms-wordpress/

  Thanks!

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Nov 19, 2019 at 1:34 pm

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  Oh, it looks like you’ve mistaken WordPress.com and WordPress.org.

  To clear up any further confusion, WordPress.com and WordPress.org are two different entities.

  We, WordPress.com are a cloud-based platform where we manage WordPress sites.

  Whereas WordPress.org is a stand-alone software that you can download and self-host with any other hosting.

  You can find more details about WordPress.com and WordPress.org on this support page:

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

  To be able to upload plugins and third-party themes, you’ll need plan Business. Since you have Premium now, if you still have doubts, you can reach us via live chat from https://wordpress.com/help/contact