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  brynature · Member · Oct 16, 2013 at 10:33 am

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  How can i get a ustream feed to my blog ?
  There is no widget for ustream ?

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

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 16, 2013 at 9:50 pm

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  We do not officially support embedding live stream videos on WordPress.com at this time. You are welcome to link to the feed in your blog.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 6:51 am

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  Thanks for reply
  Yet i have seen other wildlife wordpress blogs that have weaver 2 formats that have live nature feed cameras on ?
  I find this strange as lots of customers will want to have live streams to encourage more viewers.

  So do i need to move my blog away from wordpress then ?
  Is there no way i can acieve this on wordpress ?
  Thanks

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 4:11 pm

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  We do not officially support embeds of live feeds on WordPress.com, but you can set up a site hosted elsewhere using the free software available at WordPress.org.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 4:18 pm

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  Thank you but i am already set up on wordpress.com , not sure how i would go about changing it over , the costs and the trouble in doing it ?

  Does anyone know about the Weaver 2 format for blogs ?
  As this seems to run with it ?

  Thanks

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm

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  Weaver 2 is a theme available on WordPress.org sites, but is not an option on WordPress.com.

  There is no cost to export your content from WordPress.com, but you will need to register a domain and purchase hosting for a self-hosted WordPress.org installation. If you wish, you can purchase a Guided Transfer upgrade for assistance in moving your site, but this is not required.

  For more information, see:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/moving-a-blog/#moving-to-wordpress-org

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  brynature · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 5:57 pm

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  Thanks for your help .
  This sounds confusing .
  I have a domain already
  http://www.happynaturegarden.co.uk
  I currently pay wordpress to map it .

  So i presume i can keep the domain i have already ?
  If i change over is it straight forward to do ?
  Is there a link ?
  Will it affect my current blog in any way ?

  Thanks

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 17, 2013 at 9:40 pm

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  The domain ww.happynaturegarden.co.uk was actually registered elsewhere, but you have domain mapping to point it to WordPress.com.

  http://who.is/whois/happynaturegarden.co.uk

  You can go to your domain registrar and update your name servers to point to different hosting. If you decide to move your site elsewhere within 30 days from the purchase of your domain mapping upgrade, we can refund the $13 you paid us for this service as well.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 7:59 am

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  Thanks for the info Jackie
  Can you please tell me how much will it cost me to change over from .com to .org ?
  So i might get a refund on the mapping of 13.00 usd ok thanks

  Is it a change that can be done easily enough without paying that crazy fee for having it done for you ;)

  Or is there a another way i can get a livefeed on my blog at .com if i dont use ustream ?

  Thanks again

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 4:57 pm

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  It does not cost anything to export your content, install WordPress from WordPress.org, and import your content. The cost of hosting will vary.

  It would be an additional $129 to purchase Guided Transfer, http://en.support.wordpress.com/guided-transfer/

  We have no official support for livestreaming video on WordPress.com at this time. You can host the video elsewhere and link to it, however.

  Would you like me to cancel your domain mapping now?

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  brynature · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 5:03 pm

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  Hi
  No because then i dont have a blog !
  What does Worpress charge for the hosting ?
  Thanks

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 5:07 pm

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  WordPress.com is free hosting. If you move your site elsewhere (say, to GoDaddy, HostGator, etc. etc. etc.) they will charge you a monthly fee for hosting, but you will be able to run any plugins you wish. You will also have to install and maintain your WordPress site.

  How you proceed is really your call. If you need livestreaming capability and want it to be embedded, front and center, on your site, then you really need to get a hosting account elsewhere. If the cost of hosting is an issue, then I would recommend you stay with WordPress.com and link to your livestreams.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 7:07 pm

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  Thanks Jackie .
  Guess i will have to move away and set something else up in time .
  By the way what is front and centre ?

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm

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  I have no idea what “front and centre” refers to.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 19, 2013 at 2:42 pm

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  Hi Jackie , Can you please cancel the domain mapping for me .
  Is this something you can do ?
  Will i get any refund as i only used it a few days ?
  I will be transferring over to .org wordpress .

  thanks Bryan

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 21, 2013 at 4:06 pm

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  It looks like you’ve successfully cancelled your domain mapping upgrade already. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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  brynature · Member · Oct 21, 2013 at 4:16 pm

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  Thanks Jackie yes .
  Moved most of the site over .
  Had a job moving the side widgets .
  Is there any good .org widgets you recommend .
  For picture links to sites , flickr , youtube etc .

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  jackiedana · Member · Oct 21, 2013 at 5:30 pm

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  For that kind of assistance you’re welcome to browse/post in the WordPress.org forums, http://wordpress.org/support/