crazyT
New member
I am considering to switch my blog to a wordpress, I am currently using blogger, Who has one and what do you use for your host... Is there a place to host it for free? If so, where. TIA:kisses
Wordpress Bloggers...need your guidance:)
- Thread starter crazyT
- Start date
~*Kiana*~
New member
I use blogger for my poetry and family blogs. I now have a weebly website including blog for my CT layouts and designs. It's free.
crazyT
New member
I use blogger as well.. I have heard that wordpress is easier to design.. wanted to see what options are out there. Thanks Kiana
Sarah
New member
Wordpress.com hosts WP blogs for free 
Wordpress.org is for self-hosted (downloading, installing it, etc).
I have one personally (that I self-host). I use Totalchoice Hosting. I
them.
Wordpress.org is for self-hosted (downloading, installing it, etc).
I have one personally (that I self-host). I use Totalchoice Hosting. I
them.
~*Kiana*~
New member
I use blogger as well.. I have heard that wordpress is easier to design.. wanted to see what options are out there. Thanks Kiana
Actually I think blogger is pretty easy. Weebly blogs are super easy. I've heard Wordpress are easy too. What are you having trouble with??
crazyT
New member
I had some issues with the header.. got that fixed last night. and then had some trouble with the slides on it, but, got that fixed last night as well... so for the most part the things that were bugging me the most are okay and it is doable. I think I will stick with it after listening to/ from everyone... thanks tons everybody
~*Kiana*~
New member
I had some issues with the header.. got that fixed last night. and then had some trouble with the slides on it, but, got that fixed last night as well... so for the most part the things that were bugging me the most are okay and it is doable. I think I will stick with it after listening to/ from everyone... thanks tons everybody
Awesome!
craftytam
Executive Chef, *Master in the kitchen!*, *Scrapp
My blog is WordPress, but I don't know much about it...I basically play with it until I get it to do what I need. I still haven't gotten blinkies added to it - that's on my "to do" list!
zanthia
GingerScraps Site Creative Team
cant use google blogger anymore - looking to create a new blog - must be super ez to set up for free - waht do u suggest?
Sarah
New member
Wordress.com is super simple, easy, and free
LOTS of FAQ and help available:
https://en.support.wordpress.com/get-started/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/customize-my-site/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/create-content/
Super simple (IMO).
It's what Gingerscraps' blog is run on, actually (and my own personal blog, etc)
I should point out that GS is a self-hosted version of WP, so we have a bit more freedom on the things we can do (broader selection of themes, ability to edit themes, etc). But the free version does allow a LOT of freedom for customizations and the like
zanthia
GingerScraps Site Creative Team
thanks fo r links sarah - hope i can do it!
just need ot find a few hours free to give it a try
just need ot find a few hours free to give it a try
Sarah
New member
You are more than welcome!
deej
Active member
I also use self-hosted Wordpress on GoDaddy. Very customizable. I love both and have used both for more years than I can remember at this point. If you need help, let me know!
craftytam
Executive Chef, *Master in the kitchen!*, *Scrapp
Is there an easy way to post "blinkies" on a WP blog? I haven't had time to look up a tutorial, but it's something I've wanted to do since I started my blog. Thanks!
Awyldknght
Tech Support, Mr. Wyld Web Designs
Is there an easy way to post "blinkies" on a WP blog? I haven't had time to look up a tutorial, but it's something I've wanted to do since I started my blog. Thanks!
Where are you wanting to post them on the blog? That is the main question. Also is this a self hosted one or a WP.com blog?
craftytam
Executive Chef, *Master in the kitchen!*, *Scrapp
Q#1: My blog is mainly a place to advertise my designer's products, so I thought having their blinkie with a link to their store would be good.
Q#2: I believe my blog is self-hosted...I'm not really a techie (obviously). www.craftytam.com
Thank you for your help!
Sarah
New member
I'd suggest doing them as a widget. It's what we use for the GS blog (and what I use for things like that on my blog). Then you only have to code them once, and they'll work with any theme.
Awyldknght
Tech Support, Mr. Wyld Web Designs
For Q#1 I was referring to the sidebar as a widget or like in the post content. If it's a widget, it will show on every page & any theme if you decide to change themes later.
Q#2, do you have a web hosting server that the wordpress is installed on?