Integrating a WordPress Blog into My Existing Website: A Non-Transfer Approach

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  annagorzelska · Member · Dec 13, 2023 at 11:36 am

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  I have a website outside of WordPress, and I would like to add a blog to it. I don’t want to transfer the entire website to WordPress but instead add a subpage for the blog created in WordPress. I want to keep my website address and have my blog at www.(my-website).pl/blog. I don’t want the blog to be at a different address. Is it possible?

  WP.com: Yes
  Jetpack: No
  Correct account: Yes

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  anasmouaziz · Member · Dec 13, 2023 at 1:49 pm

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  Here’s how you can integrate a WordPress.com blog with your existing website:

  1. Create a WordPress.com Blog:

  • Sign up for a WordPress.com account and create a new blog. You’ll select a temporary WordPress.com domain for this blog initially.

  1. Mapping a Subdomain:

  • Since WordPress.com does not support installing a blog in a subdirectory (like http://www.your-website.pl/blog), the recommended approach is to use a subdomain, such as blog.your-website.pl.
  • In your website’s DNS settings (managed by your domain registrar or hosting provider), create a CNAME record for the subdomain (e.g., blog) pointing to your WordPress.com blog.

  1. Domain Mapping on WordPress.com:

  • In your WordPress.com dashboard, go to ‘Manage’ -> ‘Domains’, and select ‘Add a domain to this site’.
  • Choose the option to map an existing domain, and enter the subdomain you created (e.g., blog.your-website.pl).
  • Follow the instructions to complete the domain mapping process. This might include verifying ownership of the domain and updating DNS settings.

  1. Customize the WordPress.com Blog:

  • Customize your WordPress.com blog to match the design and feel of your main website as closely as possible using themes and customization options available on WordPress.com.

  1. Linking to Your Main Website:

  • Add navigation links on both your main website and WordPress.com blog to ensure easy navigation for your visitors between your site and the blog.

  1. Limitations and Considerations:

  • WordPress.com has certain limitations in terms of themes and plugins compared to a self-hosted WordPress.org site.
  • Ensure that the subdomain approach aligns with your SEO strategy. Subdomains are typically treated as separate entities by search engines.

  By using a subdomain like blog.your-website.pl, you can effectively integrate a WordPress.com blog with your existing website while maintaining a cohesive online presence. Remember to regularly update both your main site and the blog to provide a seamless user experience.

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  fstat · Staff · Dec 13, 2023 at 1:54 pm

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  Hi there,

  Yes, it is indeed possible to integrate a WordPress.com-hosted blog with your current website. However, it’s important to note that on WordPress.com, we support connecting your blog as a subdomain, like blog.my-website.com, rather than as a subdirectory like my-website.pl/blog. This method is the only one supported for integrating blogs hosted on WordPress.com with external websites.

  To get started with this, you can find detailed guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to connect your blog as a subdomain at this link: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/connect-subdomain/

  Also, I’d like to mention that this feature is included in all of our paid plans. So, you’ll have access to a range of tools and features to enhance your blogging experience, along with the ability to integrate it as a subdomain on your existing website.

  If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.