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WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
Ann Treacy
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Wordpress.com - Free
• You can point a domain name at it
• Limited Functionality (Plugins)
• Limited Themes• Can’t get into code• $100/year package for
some enhancements
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WordPress.org
• Hosted solution (you pay host)• Need to install on server• Will have FTP access• Will have more options for
– Themes– Plugins
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WordPress.org on Go Daddy
• Buy website & domain name– Economy site– Linux server
• Follow instructions to set up website• Go to products page on GO Daddy• Launch site • More instructions to add WordPress
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Setting Up blog
• Choose database details
• Choose directory (leave blank to use for whole site)
• Configuring blog – This is your login details
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Questions
Thank you!
Ann Treacyatreacy@treacyinfo.com