WordPress.com Forums » Tag: mirror blog - Recent Posts http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/mirror-blog WordPress.com Forums » Tag: mirror blog - Recent Posts en Sat, 25 May 2013 18:50:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 timethief on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999460 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:32:19 +0000 timethief 999460@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ do = so

]]> timethief on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999459 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:31:34 +0000 timethief 999459@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I have flagged this thread do it will be moved to the Ideas Forum for you.

]]> jariangibson on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999455 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:29:40 +0000 jariangibson 999455@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Yes but can't save as I go especially if I want to tweak over time before making public.

]]> timethief on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999451 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:27:23 +0000 timethief 999451@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ P.S. Are you aware of the Theme Customizer?
http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/look-before-you-leap/

]]> jariangibson on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999450 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:27:12 +0000 jariangibson 999450@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ That is one solution I have considered but how does that work for premium themes? Do I have to purchase for both blogs? Would like to see this functionality without having to do two separate blogs.

]]> timethief on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999448 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:24:12 +0000 timethief 999448@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ We can register as many free blogs as we wish and what I advise is that every blogger needs a test blog. Make it private and create a mirror blog in it by importing the content from your main blog into it. That way it can be used to test anything and everything one may wish to do with their main blog in their mirror blog . Also note that if you keep importing periodically you have a back-up blog in case you ever need it.

]]> jariangibson on "Staging Area" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/staging-area#post-999445 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:20:55 +0000 jariangibson 999445@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Would it be possible to add a staging area for when themes get switched? Example I want to change themes and would like the new theme all ready to go while leaving the existing theme public. That way I can get the new theme setup as I want it. Maybe as a premium feature?

]]> jessielansdel on "Creating a mirror blog" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/creating-a-mirror-blog#post-828216 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:19:33 +0000 jessielansdel 828216@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks raincoaster. I have mirror blog set to private. I'll do some digging and try again. Fingers crossed.

]]> raincoaster on "Creating a mirror blog" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/creating-a-mirror-blog#post-828137 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:14:19 +0000 raincoaster 828137@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ It should be possible, because nothing in the import/export process is Flash as far as I know. I don't know why you'd get the pink page.

And you MUST have your mirror blog set to private, or staff will suspend both of them.

]]> jessielansdel on "Creating a mirror blog" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/creating-a-mirror-blog#post-828058 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:58:43 +0000 jessielansdel 828058@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I set up a mirror blog and tried to export files from original blog but all I got was a pink page with 'error' message. So I don't really think it's possible from iPad. Maybe I can find a long way to do it.
Thanks for your help diager.

]]> dlager on "Creating a mirror blog" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/creating-a-mirror-blog#post-828025 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:24:02 +0000 dlager 828025@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Its possible to have two wordpress.com blogs(on seperate subdomains) and export one to the other, if that is what you are asking.

It is not recommended to have them both public, because duplicate content will hurt you on search engine rankings.

However one or both blogs private will work, lots of people will back up there public blogs with a private "mirror" blog.

Note that after you export, you will have to post on both, you can't post simultaneously using the wp editor.

]]> jessielansdel on "Creating a mirror blog" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/creating-a-mirror-blog#post-828020 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:57:44 +0000 jessielansdel 828020@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I know I should by rights post this on the IOS forum and I have done but I need an answer ASAP. Is it possible import/export my blog content on iPad 2 to another 'mirror' blog?
Hope someone can help. I have Googled it but there is nothing specific.

Thank you
Jess.

]]> jessielansdel on "Test Blogs" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/test-blogs#post-820447 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:23:20 +0000 jessielansdel 820447@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks timethief. But I think Apple have scuppered that AGAIN. But I'm having fun on my 'sort of test blog' with the theme that changes colour. Duo?

]]> timethief on "Test Blogs" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/test-blogs#post-820260 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:50:33 +0000 timethief 820260@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I do recommend getting another blog and setting it to "private" as I believ every blogger needs a test blog. Then you can use it to create "a mirror" blog for testing various themes and their features prior to making the switch on your main blog. That way you don't disturb your readers while you are in the testing and trying phase. Scroll down for the instructions > setting up a test blog (mirror blog)

]]> kittiescauldron on "Test Blogs" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/test-blogs#post-820256 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:47:14 +0000 kittiescauldron 820256@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I've lost the link explaining how to set test blog up? I believe it's at timethiefs blog but cannot find it. When I pressed export button on Dashboard I got an error msg. Help!

JL

]]> tltcl on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-800894 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:10:33 +0000 tltcl 800894@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi Vicki

It looks good to me. I tinkered for months on mine and still do! One thing that looks unusual to me is the fixed home page. I've never seen that before. I think most people would expect a home page to have excerpts of posts.

Your home page would make a good 'about' page. But you may like it like that, so just a thought.

Keep up the good work.

]]> kiwiannison on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-800790 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:08:58 +0000 kiwiannison 800790@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks !

I am still keen to get feedback on how I have set the blog up and what changes I can/should make.

]]> messymusings05 on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-800045 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:33:42 +0000 messymusings05 800045@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Very cool stuff. Interested to see where the bus takes you!

]]> raincoaster on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799799 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:43 +0000 raincoaster 799799@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ If you buy something, presumably you can return it and get your money back.

]]> 1tess on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-799740 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:33:58 +0000 1tess 799740@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ moved to the Off Topic Forum

]]> timethief on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-799713 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:03:49 +0000 timethief 799713@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

I am frightened of experimenting too much with new themes as I want my readers to have some continuity - but I'm willing to change to something that might suit my blog better.

You can register as many free blogs as you wish at WordPress.com and then use them as you wish. Once you have registered a test blog and set the visibility to “private” to keep out search engines, you make it into an exact replica of your main blog AKA a “mirror blog” and use it for testing themes, lay-outs , widgets, and any other new items you are considering adding to your main blog. Scroll down to "Every blogger needs a test blog"

]]> kiwiannison on "New blogger is MAD keen but needs feedback..." http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-blogger-is-mad-keen-but-needs-feedback#post-799702 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:56:16 +0000 kiwiannison 799702@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi folks

I have just started blogging PROPERLY.
I tried it once before but didn't have an area to focus on and found I was therefore not compelled to post much and it died off.

Now I am focused.. I am 101% energetically committed and absolutely dedicated to make my new blog work
(I am also slightly addicted to the stats page)

I am happy with my content but am aware that things on the layout and setup side may not be spot on.

I am frightened of experimenting too much with new themes as I want my readers to have some continuity - but I'm willing to change to something that might suit my blog better.

Things I really like about my blog format at the moment:
- The headers I have set to change on different pages (will now be taking more/better pictures with headers in mind)
- reasonable unfussy background, not distracting

Things I'd like to do in the future:
- the possibility to add an A-Z list of places I've been and each name would link back to relevant post
- place maps on my posts with a pin in the location I am blogging about

So hopefully this is my chance to get some good honest feedback from people that know about blogging and some advice on all the work that goes on in the background of my blog.

Thanks all
Vicki

]]> timethief on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799682 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:40:09 +0000 timethief 799682@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

I just bought a theme

Did you purchase the theme from WordPress.com > Dashboard > Store?
If so then you have purchased a premium theme that's specifically coded to run on WordPress.com software. If you purchased it from anywhere lese then it will only run on WordPress.org software.

]]> timethief on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799680 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:36:36 +0000 timethief 799680@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I'm so sorry you were not clear on the differences between free hosted WordPress.com blogs and WordPress.org installs. They are stated here > http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

]]> lommaert on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799668 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:20:58 +0000 lommaert 799668@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ "You can not upload theme of your own in wordpress, you'll have to chose one of those 160 themes."

Are you serious????
That sucks, I just bought a theme..... So either the purchase was for nothing, or I have to transfer the whole website to new host handling with tons of technical stuff :( ?

]]> timethief on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799612 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:23:56 +0000 timethief 799612@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Here's how to create a "mirror" blog for testing purposes > scroll down to "Every blogger needs a test blog"

]]> scottiechronicles on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799610 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:22:05 +0000 scottiechronicles 799610@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ A GREAT IDEA! Many thanks for this helpful information! Y'all rock.

]]> 1tess on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799335 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:33:50 +0000 1tess 799335@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ You can preview any theme you like without your readers seeing it.
Sometimes your header or widgets might not appear in the preview, but it will allow you to get an over all feeling for another theme.
Reader will see the new theme when you activate it so be careful which button you press!

One suggestion is to open a new blog for testing, and keep it private so only you can view it while you experiment as much as you like.

]]> scottiechronicles on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-799332 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:29:07 +0000 scottiechronicles 799332@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hello. Does the "preview" button allow you to see what your blog would look like if you changed it without your followers seeing it too?

I'd like to try out a new theme, but don't want to have my current theme impacted at all while I'm trying on something new. Is this possible?

Thanks!

]]> timethief on "How to install theme for my blog?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-install-theme-for-my-blog#post-789473 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:38:25 +0000 timethief 789473@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @iphonist1
It's normal to wait for as long as 24 hours or even longer to get an answer to a question posted to a blogging support forum. The average wait time ranges form 12 - 24 hours. Here at WordPress.com we have a substantial number of experienced Volunteers so the wait time is not as long as it is other other blogging support forums. Please do not worry about threads that do not have answers. The experienced Volunteers or Staff will respond to them when they can.

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