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VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by GadgetsR: 10:24pm On Sep 14, 2016 |
Having a prior knowledge of anything before we commit our time is very important so as not to err in the process. To ensure my own aspiring blogger have the needed info before s/he jump into hosting his or her website, I have decided to talk about the difference between hosting on and WordPress.org. Enjoy! Hello friend, before you venture into blogging or hosting your domain on the publishing platform called WordPress, it’s very important you understand the difference between WordPress.org and . Although both are from the same parent, they offer relatively different services. I am going to explain the difference between WordPress.org and so you have a better understanding on which platform to host your domain. Let me quickly brief you on the history. Brief History of and WordPress.org WordPress.org is a free publishing platform which is often referred to as an open source content management system. What this means is that it is a software that anyone can download and use for free to build a website without having any knowledge of codding. It is basically What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG). As time goes by, users of WordPress.org started demanding for more features like automatic backup, security, auto update and so on. Matt Mullenweg, the Co-Founder of WordPress observed the users demand, and in order to meet their wants and desires, he created is a shared hosting platform. is responsible for handling all of the updates, backups, and security for its users. is managed by dedicated employees whose duties spans from developing, maintaining to offering a 24/7 support on the platform. What are the basic differences? Hosting Hosting your domain on is done on server(s) while hosting your domain on WordPress.org is done on another host server like GoDaddy, HostGator, BlueHost etc. Tools Security, auto backups etc. are offered automatically on for your site while you need to perform security, auto backups for your WordPress.org site. Social Media is integrated with built in social media networks while WordPress.org require you to have a plugin to enable sharing functionality with your website. Website Stats is integrated with features such as your domain’s stats, sharing, poll etc. while WorPress.org requires you to install plugins to increase your site’s functionality Theme Design WorPress.com allows to you to choose from various theme’s design while WordPress.org requires that you install custom themes. You can even build you’re theme and upload Registration Installing WordPress on requires you register and abide to the rules and regulations while no ‘serious’ registration is done on WordPress.org. Registration is done with your host server and it requires a one-time installation from the cPanel. Technical Support Personal technical support is offered on while support on WordPress.org is usually through WordPress forums. Drop a comment! Let's hear from you. Xoxo 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Nobody: 10:48pm On Sep 14, 2016 |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by GadgetsR: 8:50am On Sep 15, 2016 |
Gidimasters2: Why the face Gidimasters2, What's your opinion? |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Nobody: 9:07am On Sep 15, 2016 |
GadgetsR:cool |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Nobody: 9:07am On Sep 15, 2016 |
GadgetsR:Lalasticlala ooo food is readily available |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by obontami: 6:52am On Sep 20, 2016 |
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Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by soccerpundit(m): 6:54am On Sep 20, 2016 |
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Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Victorakats(m): 6:55am On Sep 20, 2016 |
1 Like |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by techinfong: 6:57am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Incredible |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Princejebs(m): 7:02am On Sep 20, 2016 |
GadgetsR: Op,which 1 will you advice aspiring bloggers to go for? |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Gkemz: 7:04am On Sep 20, 2016 |
is a modified version of WordPress.org 1 Like |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by mercyviv(f): 7:13am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Why would anyone want to blog on 2 Likes |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by gregJN: 7:17am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Gidimasters2: |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Antidote77: 7:18am On Sep 20, 2016 |
I learn on Nairaland everyday. thank you Seun and the op |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Emeka71(m): 7:22am On Sep 20, 2016 |
I think is free ; wordpress.org is paid for. 1 Like |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by yomalex(m): 7:27am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Wordpress.org is limitless. Need a web solution head over to www.tetralix.com.ng |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Doubleoo(m): 7:29am On Sep 20, 2016 |
mercyviv: Because WordPress.org doesn't offers web hosting and some advanced features like auto backup, domain extensions, priority support, and no guarantee of full compatibility of software upgrades with external hosting companies. When you host your blog with wordprrss.com, you wont have issues with script upgrade because their platforms are fully supported. It is important for you to know that WordPress.org is the theme and plugins directory, and you cannot host even a free WordPress blog there. Wordpress.org is fully available for you if you've already gotten a hosting package, either with or other providers such as Namecheap, godaddy and the rest. i hope i have been able to answer your question. You may want to read my blog and learn more about Digital marketing in Nigeria |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Doubleoo(m): 7:30am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Emeka71:Wrong. Kindly read my previous comment. |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by hUmaneOne: 7:35am On Sep 20, 2016 |
One is a blog host like blogger and the other is a CMS like joomla and drupal which needs advanced setup.simple |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Doubleoo(m): 7:39am On Sep 20, 2016 |
yomalex:Limitless in what sense? It is not, except that you get access to pretty much all the themes and plugins in their server. If you need more explanation, kindly reply below. BTW, you can learn more about the Factors Affecting DIgital Marketing in Nigeria |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by yomalex(m): 7:46am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Doubleoo:Limitless in all sense. Whose server? I don't need more explanation |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Emeka71(m): 7:55am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Doubleoo:That is what I am saying that wordpress.org requires you to pay for hosting; is absolutely free. |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by JeffreyJames(m): 8:04am On Sep 20, 2016 |
This article is a little bit deceitful. You can't have a custom domain hosted on . When you open a blog with , you get a domain like mysite.WordPress. com. When you decide to get your own custom domain, WordPress directs you to many of their hosting partners and WordPress itself.... And all those talk about features and all, is limited. Wordpress.org is Limitless. You can do virtually anything. There are certain things you can't do with like using of plugins. As for the automatic back up and updates, once you have a WordPress account you back up your wordpress.org website. 1 Like |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by olurock123: 8:12am On Sep 20, 2016 |
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Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by bsideboii(m): 8:16am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Been postponing starting up my own blog for years now...Thinking on d best niche,Hw long its going to take for me to monetize and how time consuming it's going to be.Anybody can help me with some tips . #peace |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Nobody: 8:23am On Sep 20, 2016 |
obontami:Thanks rovv Lemme read |
Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by sportman117: 8:30am On Sep 20, 2016 |
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Re: VS WordPress.org - What Aspiring Bloggers Should Know by Phiniter(m): 8:31am On Sep 20, 2016 |
Interesting. |
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