Domain transfer

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  whitemansioncompany · Member · May 31, 2022 at 11:29 am

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  Hello, I’d like to rebuild my site on WordPress, but I currently have a domain with HostMonster and have paid for the next two years; I’m not sure what the following steps or what is a better choice my domain options. Also are premium themes included in the WordPress PRO?

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · May 31, 2022 at 6:01 pm

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  Hi,

  I’m not sure what the following steps or what is a better choice my domain options.

  You have two options. You can either transfer your domain registration to WordPress.com, or you can leave your domain with your current registrar and map it to point to your WordPress.com site. Functionally, it really makes no difference. Both work equally well and will send users to your site when they enter your domain into their browser.

  What it really comes down to is if you have opinions on the ease of keeping your site billing in one place (one bill from WordPress.com vs a bill from WordPress.com and a bill from your domain registrar). Or if you have a particular reason to want to use an external registrar (perhaps you have many domains and want to keep them all registered in the same place).

  A bit more information can also be found here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domain-mapping-vs-domain-transfer/

  Also are premium themes included in the WordPress PRO?

  Yes they are! Please see the comparison chart here:

  https://wordpress.com/pricing/

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