WordPress.com Forums » Topic: first time need direction http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction WordPress.com Forums » Topic: first time need direction en Sun, 19 May 2013 10:43:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 zandyring on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1095844 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:05:23 +0000 zandyring 1095844@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I also agree, as it turns out.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!

]]> timethief on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1095358 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:36:27 +0000 timethief 1095358@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I agree with raincoaster.

]]> raincoaster on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1095332 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:04:17 +0000 raincoaster 1095332@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Given your foundation knowledge, I suggest you start here with no upgrades at all and get comfortable with it before trying to decide about upgrades, self-hosting, or other technical issues. It's easy to start.

]]> zandyring on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1095317 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:42:20 +0000 zandyring 1095317@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hi Tina,

I just want to check to see if Timethief's information helped you, or if you had any further questions about the distinction between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?

Cheers!

]]> timethief on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1094139 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:33:54 +0000 timethief 1094139@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ On one hand, none of the characteristic "blog" features like categories, tags, authors, dates, etc. can be removed from a free hosted WordPress.com blog without purchasing an annually renewable custom design upgrade and doing the required CSS editing.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/

On that other hand, one can edit a WordPress.org theme free of charge. That's why I suggested you read this comparison > WordPress.com and WordPress.org: The Differences http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

]]> timethief on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1094137 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:32:14 +0000 timethief 1094137@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Please read this comparison do you are clear on the differences between free hosted WordPress.com blogs and WordPress.org installs for self hosting. http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

Blogs are post based structures that provide for and encourage interactive communication. Websites are page based structures that operate as a one-way noticeboards.

A WordPress blog can either be structured as a page based website or its conventional post based blog structure can be retained. That’s why understanding the differences between posts and pages, comprehending the SEO implications of creating a page based structure, and knowing how to use custom menus are key to decision making when selecting a theme, and setting up your WordPress.com blog. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/05/12/better-blogging-at-wordpress-com-pages-and-posts/

See here for a step by step guide > Using WordPress.com to Create a Website http://en.support.wordpress.com/using-wordpress-to-create-a-website/
See also http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/custom-menus/

]]> tinacook55 on "first time need direction" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/first-time-need-direction#post-1094108 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:59:02 +0000 tinacook55 1094108@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ This is my first time to wordpress and I want to build a website. I'm confused because I did the sign-up on the wordpress.com site. I checked out the dashboard and couldn't find where I can do a webste from scratch without a template. Then I downloaded wordpress from a website and I don't understand a bit of it!!

I just want to build a website before I sign-up for upgrades and such. I want to make sure I like it. I have built many many websites so I just wanted to check out your editor platform and I am not having success.

Please help. Tina Cook [redacted] [redacted email]
Thank you

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