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  sashadejager · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:35 pm

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  How do I speak to someone at WordPress for help? I need some help with the blog. I don’t want a blog. I just want to register and pay for a domain.
  Blog url: http://shanlynkonstruksie.wordpress.com/

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:39 pm

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  The only way one can purchase a domain through WordPress.com is to purchase a domain mapping upgrade. That means you do have to register a .wordpress.com blog. There is no way around this.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/

  If you’ve registered your domain through WordPress.com and now later want it to point to a blog or website hosted elsewhere then you can do this by updating the nameservers. http://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/domain-management/#update-nameservers

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  sashadejager · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:44 pm

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  Hi timethief

  Thanks for your response! I think I am misunderstanding the word ‘blog’. My knowledge is that it is almost like a diary in which I can write and other people can read it. For example if I want to give fashion advice to my readers.

  I don’t want to do that. I just want to purchase a .com domain and design a website with the available themes for my business.

  Apologies if I am repeating or misunderstanding your response. This is all new to me.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:46 pm

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  See > Using WordPress.com to Create a Website http://en.support.wordpress.com/using-wordpress-to-create-a-website/

  A WordPress blog can either be structured as a page based website or its conventional post based structure can be retained. That’s why understanding the differences between posts and pages, http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-vs-page/ comprehending the SEO implications of creating a page based structure, and knowing how to use custom menus http://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/
  are key to decision making when selecting a theme, and setting up your WordPress.com blog. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/05/12/better-blogging-at-wordpress-com-pages-and-posts/

  On one hand, none of the characteristic “blog” features likes categories, tags, authors, dates, etc. can be removed from a free hosted WordPress.com blog without purchasing an annually renewable custom design upgrade and doing the required CSS editing.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/

  On the other hand, one can hack a WordPress.org theme free of charge. Have you read this comparison? WordPress.com and WordPress.org: The Differences http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

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  sashadejager · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:49 pm

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  Thanks again :)

  I think I understand it all a little bit better.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 3, 2012 at 9:50 pm

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  You’re welcome.