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1. ryanjdennis
   Member
   Jul 6, 2008, 1:03 AM

   Hey,

   I want to make my blog a better blog and I have no idea on how to do that. I hear I have to download the latest edition of WordPress. But I don't know how to do that. I want to eventually have a domain name. I've been looking at tutorials. But I'm so lost. Can someone help me?

2. raincoaster
   Member
   Jul 6, 2008, 1:12 AM

   Yes: read the sticky thread at the top of the forum on the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. That will take a load off your mind; you're worrying about things that don't apply to you.

3. bubel
   Staff
   Jul 6, 2008, 2:13 PM

   http://faq.wordpress.com/2006/05/07/wordpresscom-vs-wordpressorg/

4. ryanjdennis
   Member
   Jul 6, 2008, 4:25 PM

   So will I be able to get a different layout from another site? I want to add some spice.

5. bubel
   Staff
   Jul 6, 2008, 4:26 PM

   Not if your blog is hosted at WordPress.com. You will only have access to what is available from Design -> Themes in your dashboard.

   If you have a WordPress.org installation, the world is your playground...

   http://themes.wordpress.net

6. nickmomrik
   WordPress.com Staff
   Jul 7, 2008, 6:01 PM

   If you have knowledge using CSS, you can purchase the Custom CSS upgrade to modify the styles of the themes.

   http://faq.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/about-the-custom-css-upgrade/

7. ryanjdennis
   Member
   Jul 13, 2008, 1:39 AM

   Thanks, everyone. I will be upgrading my site whenever I get the money to do so. I appreciate everyone looking out for the cook out.

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