WordPress.com Forums » Topic: website http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/website-17 WordPress.com Forums » Topic: website en Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 timethief on "website" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/website-17#post-1131225 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:49:58 +0000 timethief 1131225@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ If you are trying to create a website appearance what follows applies. 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/

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/

]]> mallermarne on "website" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/website-17#post-1131222 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:46:25 +0000 mallermarne 1131222@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I would like to create a website - not a blog

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