how do I add a plug-in to the Misty Lake theme?

amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 9:58 pm
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hello!
I’d like an attractive Facebook button for my blog and I have been researching different options, which all look to be ‘plug-ins’.
however, I can’t seem to figure out how to add a plug-in to my blog.
can anyone help??
thanks so much!

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timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:03 pm
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There is no FTP access and no blogger installed plugin capability on free hosted WordPress.com blogs.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

There is no upgrade you can purchase here that provides FTP access and the ability to install plugins and or any third party themes. If you want FTP access and to install plugins or third party themes then you will have to hire a web host http://wordpress.org/hosting/ and set up your own WordPress.org install. WordPress.com and WordPress.ORG have different logins.
amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm
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okay, thank you so much for the information!
amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:27 pm
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one more question-
if I purchase a theme, will it allow plug-ins?
amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:40 pm
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and if I stick with the one I have, I can’t seem to get the Facebook widget to work. any help would be much appreciated!
auxclass · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:42 pm
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if I purchase a theme, will it allow plug-ins?

No
timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:43 pm
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There is no upgrade you can purchase here that provides FTP access and the ability to install plugins and or any third party themes.
timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:44 pm
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I can’t seem to get the Facebook widget to work. any help would be much appreciated!

Please post a new thread for that issue using this link > https://en.forums.wordpress.com/?new=1
amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:49 pm
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I don’t understand plug-ins then.
you can’t add them to a free theme and you can’t add them to a purchased theme? what are they good for then?
timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 10:52 pm
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For exactly what I stated. They are for WordPress>ORG installs and WordPress VIP hosted blogs only.
auxclass · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:30 pm
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This might also help a bit

For more on the difference: http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/
timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:40 pm
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@auxclass
Thanks for posting that. It’s a great comparison.
auxclass · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:43 pm
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You all be welcome & have a nice week
timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:49 pm
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You too. :)
amyolsonjewelry · Member · Nov 12, 2013 at 12:11 am
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thanks so much for all of the info!
it has all been very helpful :)
timethief · Member · Nov 12, 2013 at 12:18 am
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You’re welcome.

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