Plugins
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I do not see a plugins interface on my dashboard, i was wondering where it was and whether I can add the usage of plugins to my current website.
Blog url: http://storyofmylifeblogdotcom1.wordpress.com/The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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We don’t allow plugins on WordPress.com for security reasons. Plugins are a feature only available for self-hosted blogs provided through WordPress.org.
However, we do have some really cool widgets. Perhaps one of those might meet your needs?
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Thank you Kardotim.
So the self-hosted wordpress.org, would that require further monetary investment?
As for the widgets, my need was for something that could allow people to comment and like my posts and have that be synced to show on facebook, so as to create more publicity for the posts themselves.
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Yes, quality third-party hosting generally costs money.
We do have a list of recommended hosts you might take a look at:
http://get.wp.com/hosting/We don’t really have the functionality you describe in widgets, but you can set up a sharing button so users can easily share your posts to Facebook:
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Sorry, but I am going to shift my question to third-party hosting.
Other than have to provide a specific amount of money for a given time (like monthly or yearly), what other installment requirements would a third party hosting require? I am interested, because i do not have any experience with such areas and want to know if it is too much hassle to set up.
Thank you very much for the help so far.
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If you’re only looking to allow users to comment on your posts, and share them through social networks, WordPress.com would be a great fit.
We have a getting started guide that can help acquaint you with the best features here at WordPress.com:
You might have a look at this guide which discusses the differences between WordPress.com and the self-hosted WordPress software (which you’d use at a third-party hosting provider):
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