Having a separate blog vs. having the blog as part fo my website

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  inspiredearth · Member · Apr 22, 2012 at 8:31 pm

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  Hey all, I am about to start a blog to go with my new website CreativeGreenWellness.com (not the blog that I already have with wordpress now that I never finished– changed my mind and different name). I am VERY new to blogging, so I am confused with all the options. A few things I am clear on– I do want to have ads (affiliate programs) of some wholesome products I truly believe in related to the services I offer and what I want to blog about (eco and wellness tips and insights). I know I cannot do with WordPress.com. Through Godaddy I discovered I can use the WordPress publishing platform (who is currently hosting my website), but do I loose anything by not signing up directly through WordPress, like the chance to be a featured blog on “Freshly Pressed”or searchable through “Reader” or being featured in general (if WP thinks my blog rocks)?

  Thanks so much and Happy Earth Day!!

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  timethief · Member · Apr 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

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  You cannot have the benefits that issue to free hosted WordPress.com blogs by setting up a WordPress.org install. The two are completely separate and WordPress.org installs are not part of this WordPress.com community. You have to choose one or the other. Please read WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

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  inspiredearth · Member · Apr 22, 2012 at 11:25 pm

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  Thanks so much! I think I am finally getting it. Can one start out with a WordPress.com blog and later change it to a WordPress.org blog without loosing any followers and the all the work put into the original blog?

  Thanks!
  Erin

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  raincoaster · Member · Apr 22, 2012 at 11:31 pm

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  You need to have a custom domain name right from the first day in order not to lose any followers when you switch over, but it can be done and isn’t hard.