If I buy domain from wordpress, can I run ads?
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Been reading around but can’t find the answer to this…
At the moment I have a free blog at http://klongofconsciousness.wordpress.com, where ads and javascript are not allowed.
If I buy the domain from wordpress so that it becomes http://klongofconsciousness.com, will I then be allowed to run ads or will I have to use wordpress.org and host the domain somewhere else?
Thanks for any help.
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No, your blog would still be hosted here at wordpress.com and under the same restrictions. You would have to get your own web host, register a domain name, and download and install the software from http://wordpress.org/ .
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When I say register a domain, I mean outside of wordpress.com such as at Network Solutions or one of the other domain registrars.
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ok thanks. If I download wordpress.org and then host somewhere like hostmonster.com, can I then easily transfer my existing blog to the new domain?
thanks
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There is one upgrade and one only that will allow you to run ads on a WP.com blog, and that is the VIP upgrade. Last I heard it cost, I believe $600 to set up and $200 per month.
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thanks. one more thing.. after i’ve exported it to my new host, will the old http://domain.wordpress.com address automatically redirect to the new URL?
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No. There’s a workaround, but it’s a bit of work on your part. I’ll see if I can find it, but in case I forget you might want to search for “forwarding” in the search box. I know someone posted Matt’s solution here not long ago.
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No, what I did was to delete all the posts after I switched over and then leave a last post on it telling people I have moved and giving them a link to my new blog. It seemed to work quite well for me. You will take a hit on page rank (if you follow such things) but it will pick back up within six months.
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