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  bearberkes · Member · Apr 14, 2017 at 11:44 pm

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  The URL I wish to use is already at my host. I have a purchased wordpress template that I wish to make my wordpress website at that host. Haven’t got a clue as to how to do it.

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

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  spunkyadventuress · Member · Apr 15, 2017 at 12:04 am

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  Hello!

  For clarification, are you using wordpress.org or an upgraded wordpress.com site?

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  bearberkes · Member · Apr 15, 2017 at 12:44 am

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  The blog I need help with is not rfdstock, but coffeeleague.wordpress.com. I have a wordpress.com site, but it’s not yet upgraded. I’m 84 and need bit-time help creating this site. I bought a workpress template from themeforest. The URL I intend to use was purchased through my host, and there it sits — active but empty (www.coffee-league.com) Don’t want a wordpress.org site at that host. I want a wordpress.com site. Need step by step help. Thanks for your kind attention.

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  spunkyadventuress · Member · Apr 15, 2017 at 1:37 am

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  Unfortunately, a third-party theme, such as ThemeForest, is only usable on a self-hosted site such as WordPress.org, and not on WordPress.com.

  Uploading a third-party or custom theme is possible only on self-hosted sites using the WordPress.org software. This means that you cannot upload any themes to your WordPress.com site. Learn more.

  Instead of uploading a theme, try checking out the current theme collection to see if there’s an option there that will work well for you.

  Here is a link to help answer some questions about themes: https://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/

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  bearberkes · Member · Apr 15, 2017 at 3:21 am

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  Thank you for your wonderful help. The template I wish to use is very detailed and specialized. I find nothing quite like it in the current theme selection. Looks like I’m going to have to go .org. Now I get to figure out how that’s done. I’m so glad I’m only 84 and can invest a few years learning this new twist. Thanks again — Sincerely.

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  spunkyadventuress · Member · Apr 15, 2017 at 1:53 pm

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  I have nothing but the utmost respect for you, and I know you can do this!

  Here are some links that will get you started:

  What’s the difference? (And some helpful guidance): https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  Since WordPress.com is a separate entity, you’ll need to visit the WordPress.org support forums for help on that platform: https://wordpress.org/support/

  In short, you’ll need to download the software at WordPress.org, and you’ll need to buy hosting. If you get a good host, many times they’ll help walk you through it. Here are two that WordPress.com recommends: https://get.wp.com/hosting/

  Whichever direction you choose to go, I know you’ll do a great job. You can do this!