hosting: wordpress vs, go daddy, host gator, bluehost

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    frankabernathy · Member ·

    hosting: wordpress vs, go daddy, host gator, bluehost

    WP.com: Yes
    Correct account: Yes

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    amiteshg93 · Member ·

    Hi there,

    Both (WordPress.com and other hosting providers that use WordPress open-source software such as GoDaddy, HostGator, and Bluehost) can be great options for your website.
    WordPress.org is an open-source project that provides WordPress software for free, so you can use it on your own hosting provider.

    You are responsible for finding a host (Examples would be Bluehost, GoDaddy, Hostgator, etc.) and for security, backups, and site maintenance. There is no dedicated support for WordPress.org sites outside of the public community forums at WordPress.org/support/forums.

    Currently, you are contacting WordPress.com, which is a managed hosting provider for WordPress software. Hosting and security are all included for free, as well as site maintenance and backups.
    There is also dedicated 24/7 support for WordPress.com sites provided by community and forum staff via these forums, email, and LiveChat (with a paid plan).

    This article explains the differences between the two:

    WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

    Hope this helps! :)

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