Duplicating Form of Existing Blog
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I have had two WordPress blogs for many years: https://philoonmovies.wordpress.com/ and https://philoonbooks.wordpress.com/ I made them as identical in form as I could.
I’ve just recently created a third blog: https://speakingofeverything2.wordpress.com/ Here I also tried to match the first two as closely as I could.
However, I’m noticing differences. For example, on the backend of this site, much of the “Stats” are locked, with a note saying that I need to upgrade to a paid site to access them. Whereas I can access them fine on my first two sites. Also, when I go to the site itself, it has a note across the top: “Upgrade your plan to remove the banner and unlock more features, from $4/month” I don’t see that on either of the first two sites.
I’m wondering if somehow this third site got categorized as a commercial site and the first two didn’t, like maybe I failed to check some box when I created it.
I’d like, if possible, for this third site to basically function identically to the first two.
The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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This one seems to have fallen through the cracks, as there is no response after several days.
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There are many new forum posts each day, so thanks for your patience.
Over the course of time, there are changes to new free sites that don’t necessarily affect older free sites. For example, the upgrade banner on the front side of your new site has been around for at least a year and a half if not longer. You see a message to upgrade and visitors see a different message, something like “Start a site on WordPress.com” or somesuch.
For example, on the backend of this site, much of the “Stats” are locked, with a note saying that I need to upgrade to a paid site to access them.
As far as statistics, I created a brand new site with a different account and didn’t encounter a nudge to upgrade to view stats.
Since I see your thread is marked for Staff attention, please be patient for them to reply and avoid adding to this thread so it doesn’t get bumped down in the very lengthy queue waiting for them. Thanks.
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OK-It looks like I will have to take back that last bit about statistics. Here’s what it says in the Support Guide after I clicked the “Learn more” link on the Statistics page of my new test site:
Stats are limited on free sites and sites on our Starter plan. Upgrade your plan for complete access to stats.
https://wordpress.com/support/stats/#upgrade-your-statsAgain, I believe (hope) this is limited to newly created free sites and not previously existing sites.
Let’s wait for Staff reply.
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Yes, the evidence would seem to indicate that it applies to new sites only, as I still have full access to the same stats as ever on my two longstanding sites.
It sounds like the (new) free sites are becoming notably less desirable. It’s unfortunate that the changes would all be in that direction.
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TBH-nothing is really free on the internet these days. It’s either pay with our data, or ante up with cash (or sometimes both!).
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