I am a wordpress begginer...help me

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Michael T., Jul 14, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have a few simple questions about wordpress.

    1.Which is better Wordpress.com or wordpress.org?

    2.Is it really hard to install wordpress.org if i am a total newbie too this?

    3.If I choose wordpress.org which hosting agency is the best too host my blog.The price doesn't maters,I am looking for a reliable hosting agency which servers will not make me a problem in the future if i will have much traffic.

    4.I was thinking about one thing,example-I finish my blog and start too post,fill my blog with content...i invest time and effort too manage my blog and one day something goes wrong with the servers.Could i loss my blog and how to prevent that?Can i somehow copy my blog or make a backup to be secure i won't loss my blog?

    Thanks for the reply!!!
     
    Michael T., Jul 14, 2008 IP
  2. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #2
    wordpress.org
    no,it's pretty easy
    there are many reputable hosting companies,i myself use hostgator and so far so good.
     
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  3. elicia

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    i'm blur about wordpress... y must we install wordpress? cant we just register and start to blog? can we insert adsense in?
     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    You can either manually install wordpress or if your web host has fantastico in its control panel you can do a few click install from there. Yes, you can insert adsense.
     
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  5. Michael T.

    Michael T. Well-Known Member

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    Thank you for the answers
     
    Michael T., Jul 14, 2008 IP
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    kaethy Guest

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    use this backup plugin http://www.ilfilosofo.com/blog/wp-db-backup

     
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    Definitely use fanstasico if you are a newbie!
     
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  8. ACrofford

    ACrofford Active Member

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    1.Which is better Wordpress.com or wordpress.org? I prefer hosting my own blog so I use the self hosted WordPress. Wordpress.com may be beneficial for you starting out and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the basics. You can always go self hosted later.

    2.Is it really hard to install wordpress.org if i am a total newbie too this? No, it is very easy. If you have any trouble let me know via PM or IM and I will assist you.

    3.If I choose wordpress.org which hosting agency is the best too host my blog.The price doesn't maters,I am looking for a reliable hosting agency which servers will not make me a problem in the future if i will have much traffic. You are probably going to get A LOT of different answers here but I highly recommend HostGator. Great price and service. I have been with them for years.

    4.I was thinking about one thing,example-I finish my blog and start too post,fill my blog with content...i invest time and effort too manage my blog and one day something goes wrong with the servers.Could i loss my blog and how to prevent that?Can i somehow copy my blog or make a backup to be secure i won't loss my blog? I highly recommend you get WP Backup. This will allow you to easily back-up your blog whenever you please and download it. That way you do not have to worry about losing all your hard work. Also, if you make a lot of modifications to the theme you are going to want to download and zip that up as well. This will make it much easier if your server ever does crash.

    I am always glad to help so if you need any help with your blog let me know.

    Thanks,
    AC
     
    ACrofford, Jul 15, 2008 IP
  9. Michael T.

    Michael T. Well-Known Member

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    Awesome answer thank you.
     
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  10. mrdo

    mrdo Well-Known Member

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    you could export directly from WP or use blogbackuponline.com, it's very goood
     
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    It would be advisable to keep a backup of your site. Personally, I backup my entire blog (site structure and databases) on a weekly basis.

    If you're using CPanel, you can download a backup of your site and your databases using the Backup option. It's quite simple actually. All it takes is one click.
     
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  13. mrdo

    mrdo Well-Known Member

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    I want to ask a question:
    Could I user blogspot to make a xxx blog ? :D
     
    mrdo, Jul 18, 2008 IP