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Wordpress Gurus - Help!

by Terry Kyle
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Hi WFers,

With Wordpress, there are two methods of setting up blogs - either with one on your own host where you download plugins, unzip them, FTP them to your host etc. Easy. There's a ton of documentation out there on doing it this way.

BUT

what about a ($15 a year) WP-hosted domain. I can't find anything on getting plugins for SEO, AdSense etc on there and WP seems to have a new version now and they've moved all the settings controls (maybe this is only for their hosted domains).

I can't find access to permalink settings, ping settings etc in the new set-up. All the help out there (and past WP WSOs) refers to previous versions.

Do any warriors know how to get plugins into a WP-hosted blog, change permalinks etc or a good info site on this 2nd way of working with WP in the less common way?

Many thanks in advance.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
    I believe you can't - you don't have access to their server to change files and install things.

    That's why most people don't use the hosted versions.

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    • Profile picture of the author Terry Kyle
      Drats!

      Thanks Andy.

      That explains why there isn't documentation out there on it. Seems like a waste of time if you lose a lot of features (compared to a 'normal' WP blog) by paying for WP hosting.

      Looking forward to the program too Andy. Cheers.
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      • Profile picture of the author ppc4profit
        Andy is right... you do not have access to many of the lower level settings.

        Wordpress.com runs a particular variety of Wordpress - Wordpress MU. This is also used on many sites which allow a community to have their own free blog.

        The administrator decides which plug-ins are allowed and loads them.

        Another issue with using a centrally hosted blog is that you do not control the site and your blog can be closed if the administrator decides. The Wordpress.com team have rules on affiliate linking and promotion which they police, if you contravene the rules you are out.

        If you are looking to develop your blog / site as part of your business you are better off hosting the stand alone version of Wordpress yourself. You have ownership and full control of the content.
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        • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
          I run a WP-MU site myself, even as the administrator, there aren't many plugins designed to work on that platform.

          Most of the stuff available is for independent WP installs.

          Though there are a few things on their paid site.

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  • Profile picture of the author Shane Lowry
    Gday Terry,

    It's going to be hard to find one of the free sites that will allow that, however there are a bunch of Warriors that run their own sites and would probably set you up a blog for a small hosting fee.

    They should be able to set you up as an Admin and get you started. The newer versions of Wordpress allow theme and plugin updates through the admin interface.

    Kind Regards,
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  • Profile picture of the author Terry Kyle
    Thanks ppc4profit, Eric and Shane.

    I'll just go for a WP on my host but wanted to explore a WP hosted domain.

    It reinforces the old saying about 'never assume'. Live and learn (before spending!).

    Best regards guys.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Burke
      Hi Terry

      Andy and the guys are right - there's not much you can do on the plugins side.

      I gave up on Wordpress -MU ages ago for the very same reasons so you're not alone.

      I don't know what it is you're trying to do so I can't be as specific on the advice as I'd like to be but it seems like your becoming a little more advanced than what the wp .com can offer.

      If you really want to take advantage of the SEO plugins and other plugins that the wordpress.org has you are probably going to have to spend a bit of money on a domain and host.

      I think hostgator do unlimited hosting for about $8 per month (£5) and a domain should cost you more than £5 as well - but the flexibility that you will get will be worth it.

      In addition it will allow you to progress along the learning curve.

      I hope this helps.



      Regards



      Peter
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      • Profile picture of the author MarQueteer
        Originally Posted by earlgreyone View Post

        I think hostgator do unlimited hosting for about $8 per month (£5) and a domain should cost you more than £5 as well - but the flexibility that you will get will be worth it.
        Yep, their $7.95 accounts offer pretty much for the buck, at least well enough for a blog that doesn't have tens of thousands of visitors daily.

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