Moving From WordPress.com to WordPress.org

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  santakev · Member · Dec 14, 2012 at 9:57 pm

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  I’m thinking of moving from WP.com to WP.org — but after reading the pros and cons, I’m not sure if I want to take the chance. Has anyone made the move? Pros? Cons? Is it difficult to do? Will I lose followers? Lose content?

  Any guidance/advice would be appreciated.

  Thanks.

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  raincoaster · Member · Dec 14, 2012 at 10:49 pm

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  Yes, you’ll lose followers. You won’t lose content. You’ll have MORE options for content, embeds, themes, etc. You do lose some SEO, sadly.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 14, 2012 at 10:52 pm

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  I’ve made the move in both directions. See here if you are into DIY http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2012/08/31/moving-your-blog-from-wordpress-com-to-wordpress-org-resources-and-tips/

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  santakev · Member · Dec 14, 2012 at 11:35 pm

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  Thanks for the info. There’s certainly a lot to consider — including my comfort level and the time I have to manage my own site. We shall see. :)

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  timethief · Member · Dec 14, 2012 at 11:41 pm

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  If you are not an experienced WordPress.com blogger then my advice is not to make the move until you are experienced.