Options For Adding WordPress Blog to Website

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    3dgenerator · Member ·

    I recently completed video tutorials on Lynda.com for both the WordPress.com and WordPress.org blog options.

    I discovered that it is possible to upgrade a WordPress.com blog to have a user defined domain name. I also learned that the WordPress.org download is designed for use with a user defined domain name and adds plug-in functionality, but it also requires some knowledge of code to navigate through the setup process.

    I am new to blogging and know nothing about code, so I am tempted to use the WordPress.com upgrade option. I also don’t think I will need plug-ins, at least not yet. I will be adding my blog to a Go Daddy domain that I already own.

    What are the pros and cons (and costs) of each option? Please advise. Thanks.

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    timethief · Member ·

    This question has been previously asked on more than one occasion and there will be searchbox results if you do searches. However, I think Staff has already provided an excellent summary pf the differences in features and the pros and cons and here’s the link to it. http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

    What one gets when one purchases a domain mapping upgrade is addressed here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/

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    timethief · Member ·

    You may also wish to read these posts:
    http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/01/13/self-hosting-whats-your-hurry/
    http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2008/06/26/how-and-why-to-get-your-own-domain/

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    3dgenerator · Member ·

    Thank you so much for the links. They answered my questions and I feel I can make a more educated decision about what route to take.

    I am not intending to blog for money, but rather to add a blog as a subdomain to my existing website to enhance the SEO for my website. I also don’t want to have to worry about the technical aspects of setting up and running a blog, so the WordPress.com upgrade option seems best for me.

    The links to your blog mentioned losing page rank for 4-6 months if you move your existing WordPress.com blog to another URL. Thanks for the heads up, I will be sure to pay for the upgrade on my new blog from the start to avoid this setback. I have also subscribed to your blog via RSS. Thanks again.

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