Are you using the right one? Which one do you use?
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- - March 1, 2010
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Good info. I actually made the switch a few months ago to the self-hosted, and there are way more options.
On a side note – anybody have any info you could share on creating a wordpress portfolio site for design stuff? I’m looking into it & not sure where’s best to host, what themes might be best to use. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
ah, there are tons of resources out there… what specifically are you looking to have functionally?
I’d like to have mostly image based not really blog space. It would be nice to have something like your WPphotographer theme only I’d need the shape different so I could show logos, magazine spreads, postcards etc. I think simple & clean is the key for me. Thanks!
InspiredMag has great WordPress themes posts: 10 Portfolio WordPress Themes for Non-Designers http://www.inspiredm.com/2009/11/17/10-absolutely-new-stunning-portfolio-wordpress-themes-for-non-designers/
Also check out WooThemes http://woothemes.com
InspiredMag has posts about WordPress portfolio themes http://www.inspiredm.com/category/wordpress/
started with .com and now use WordPress.org
now you’re the real deal.
I am legit
me too! I remember trying to figure out how to get adsense on my .com- getting frustrated and switching to blogger (hangs head in shame) and finally coming home like the prodigal I was to wordpress.org.
It’s a story of redemption. Anyone want the screen play?
Great comment brother.
I think pretty much everybody has a wordpress.com skeleton or two in the closet. But in terms of fun, wordpress.org has a bajillion options, and since I love tweaking…it’s pretty much heaven.
Pretty infographic.
Just went self-hosted in October….was on Blogger (I know, I know). It’s been a great experience so far!
how about a comparison to blogger.com I exported 2 self hosted WP blogs over to blogger so I could still run ads, but was looking for something free on the two blogs I no longer actively updated.
Of course, IMO blogger is the (vastly!) inferior platform. But as far as free-hosting blogger is worth considering because of the option to monetize.
I’ve used both the .org and .com versions of WordPress.
With the cost of hosting and domains these days, and the ability for single click upgrades of WP and plugins, I don’t really understand why anyone would use the .com version. I know some people aren’t technically minded, but the vast number of articles out there, plus the number of people willing to help, getting a .org version of WordPress up and running is now very easy.
The flexibility of the .org version is just amazing.
You’ve hit the nail on the head right here. I agree totally. The benefits far outweigh the costs, in my opinion.
I tried both Blogger and WordPress.com – Only self hosted WordPress could give me the freedom I wanted…
Love it!
I made the switch to a self-hosted site about a month ago and I am loving the freedom that it gives.
very cool and understandable comparison – self hosting rulz (but does not always mean the improvement you want and most certainly means more time and involvement for tinkering and trying stuff)
Cool graphic. I’ve used self-hosted for about a year now and I love all the freedom. Although it does cost… But being able to use custom themes is awesome.
That was very helpful!!!