Update on my news blog

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    dnjosh · Member ·

    Hello WordPress,

    I want to know if I can host a news blog website directly through WordPress without companies like HostGator, Hostinger, Bluehhost.

    I’m a kind of confuse about the services offer by these companies in terms of WordPress.

    Can I use WordPress to get a domain name and web hosting?

    And what are the fees and benefits as compared to other third-party websites that will still offer you those services but using WordPress installer?

    Thanks

    WP.com: Yes
    Correct account: Yes

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

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    amiteshg93 · Member ·

    Hi there,

    Both (WordPress.com and other hosting providers that use WordPress open-source software such as GoDaddy, HostGator, and Bluehost) can be great options for your website.

    WordPress.org is an open-source project that provides WordPress software for free, so you can use it on your own hosting provider.
    You are responsible for finding a host (Examples would be Bluehost, GoDaddy, Hostgator, etc.) and for security, backups, and site maintenance. There is no dedicated support for WordPress.org sites outside of the public community forums at WordPress.org/support/forums.

    Currently, you are contacting WordPress.com, which is a managed hosting provider for WordPress software. Hosting and security are all included for free, as well as site maintenance and backups.
    There is also dedicated 24/7 support for WordPress.com sites provided by community and forum staff via these forums, email, and LiveChat (with a paid plan).

    This article explains the differences between the two:
    https://wordpress.com/support/com-vs-org

    Hope this helps! :)

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