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  uniquecreationsinmetal · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 3:34 am

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  As a tryout I started uniquecreationsinmetal.wordpress.com as a blog. We actually would like to set up a website. But how to go from here? We do have domain name registered (GoDaddy)

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  thistimethisspace · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 3:40 am

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  Strictly speaking a blog is a website but let’s differentiate. The main difference between a blog structure and website structure is the communication style. Blogs are post based structures that provide for and encourage interactive communication. Websites are page based structures that operate as a one-way noticeboards.

  A WordPress blog can either be structured as a page based website or its conventional post based structure can be retained.
  For more on the characteristics of Posts and Pages see http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/05/12/better-blogging-at-wordpress-com-pages-and-posts/

  Also see > Using WordPress.com to Create a Website http://en.support.wordpress.com/using-wordpress-to-create-a-website/

  Here’s a link to a custom menu walk-through > http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2011/08/11/wordpress-com-custom-menu-walk-through/

  There are many common errors, misunderstanding and misconceptions when creating custom menus and you can read about them here > http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/custom-menus/

  On one hand, none of the characteristic “blog” features like categories, tags, authors, dates, etc. can be removed from a free hosted WordPress.com blog without purchasing an annually renewable custom design upgrade and doing the required CSS editing.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/

  On that other hand, one can edit a WordPress.org theme free of charge. That’s why I suggested you read this comparison > WordPress.com and WordPress.org: The Differences http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

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  gdhosting · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 4:38 pm

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  As far as the domain you mentioned, it sounds like you have a domain registered with Go Daddy and are trying to map it to your blog. We have an article to help you get that accomplished: http://go.me/cg

  Hope that helps.

  ^Cj