#Start a WordPress Blog

[notetaeker]

December 5, 2023 - Tuesday

Watch out, all my cold season pics are abt to look like this lol I just discovered the huji app and am momentarily obsessed! Brb crying at how pretty it made those roses look. In other (boring) news I made a work from home schedule and am trying my best to follow it. You know me. When I make lists I always include 500 things I probably won’t have time to do and stress myself out 🤧

[dapg-otmebytheballs]

Hello newly acquired phandom friends, if we lose Tumblr where are you all planning to move? I really don't think I could handle or trust Twitter or Instagram, there's a reason I stay over here, but people are talking about creating their own communities and starting work on that + archiving immediately, so...

Anyone wanna hop over to wordpress?

[grumpybunnygames]

Bunny – she/her – adult (young millennial) – asexual – mostly cis – wlw

Welcome to my dark twisted academic farming sim blog. Here, I post my latest on the farming sim genre as I investigate my ���pastoral RPG” theory. If you’d like to hear more, I have a whole manifesto on the pastoral RPG and why that’s a more fitting name for the genre than “farming sim.”

When I’m not on the blogging grindset, expect general gaming content and terrible witticisms from yours truly. Maybe some US politics but I’ll tag that. I’d prefer minors do not follow me on tumblr. Any minors caught following will get the block. My wordpress blog, posted above, is family friendly, so any minors interested in my academic farm sim theory should follow me at www.grumpybunnygames.com. While I’m not about to be posting super adult stuff on tumblr, jokes and reblogs could get rather blue.

Uh, like don’t interact if you’re a terf I guess? Is this gonna help? I'm not sure terfs can read.

[starswallowingsea]

trying to find a3! main story translations might be my 13th reason to just fully commit to learning japanese because this is hard. where the fuck are they why am i only finding like 3 chapters of any given act translated and they arent even consecutive chapters

[curryvillain]

OLDIES SUNDAY (CHRISTMAS): Scrunter - De Parang Now Start

It’s that time of year when Ham is being sold for record-high prices, and crates of Sodas and Beers are being ordered. It’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday. In Trinidad and Tobago, Parang is recognized (this year celebrates 45 years of Soca Parang), and for today’s selection, we go there to check out Scrunter’s “De Parang Now Start“. Produced by Earl Crosby and released through JW Production,…

[brawler1993]

I've had a Tumblr account for like 10 years and am only now starting to reblog stuff. This is going to take getting used to.

[webtechnicaltips]

Learn How to start a food blog with WordPress in 2023 and make money with your blog. In this video, I'll show you the step-by-step process of creating a food blog using WP Delicious plugin and also share earning method, how you can start earning with your food blog.

[wjmdigitaldesign]

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Choose?

If you’re thinking about launching a website or starting a blog, chances are you’ve come across WordPress. But there’s a common point of confusion: WordPress.com vs WordPress.org. At first glance, they sound like the same thing — but they’re actually quite different platforms with distinct features, pros, and cons.

In this blog post, we’ll break down the differences between the two, help you understand which one suits your needs, and guide you toward the best choice for your website goals.

What is WordPress.org?

WordPress.org is the self-hosted version of WordPress. It’s the open-source software that anyone can download for free and install on their own web hosting server. With WordPress.org, you have full control over your website.

Key Features:

Complete Customization: Install any theme or plugin, modify the code, and design your site exactly the way you want.

Ownership: You fully own your website and all its content.

Monetization Freedom: Use any ad network, sell products, offer memberships, or add affiliate links with no restrictions.

Advanced Functionality: Great for eCommerce (using plugins like WooCommerce), custom development, SEO tools, and more.

Pros:

Total control and flexibility

Thousands of free and premium plugins/themes

Full access to your site's backend and data

Ideal for business, large blogs, and complex websites

Cons:

Requires web hosting (usually $5–$15/month)

You handle security, backups, and updates (though plugins can automate much of this)

Slightly steeper learning curve for beginners

What is WordPress.com?

WordPress.com is a hosted platform created by Automattic (the company behind WordPress). It offers a simplified, all-in-one solution for building a website without worrying about hosting, maintenance, or technical tasks.

Key Features:

No Hosting Needed: Hosting is included. No need to buy a separate plan or domain (though custom domains are available on paid plans).

Easy to Start: Perfect for beginners who want a fast and simple setup.

Maintenance-Free: WordPress.com handles updates, security, and backups.

Pros:

Free basic plan available

No setup or maintenance required

User-friendly dashboard

Great for hobby blogs, personal websites, or simple portfolios

Cons:

Limited customization (especially on the free plan)

Cannot upload custom themes or plugins unless on Business or higher plan

Limited monetization options on lower-tier plans

WordPress.com branding unless you upgrade

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: Quick Comparison Table

Feature

WordPress.com

WordPress.org

Hosting

Included

You provide (self-hosted)

Cost

Free with paid upgrades

Free software, hosting cost

Custom Themes & Plugins

Limited (paid plans only)

Unlimited

Monetization Freedom

Limited

Full control

eCommerce

Only on paid plans

Full eCommerce support

Maintenance

Handled for you

You manage it

Suitable For

Beginners, personal blogs

Businesses, pros, devs

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose WordPress.com if:

You want a hassle-free experience and don’t want to manage hosting or security.

You’re a beginner with no technical background.

You just need a simple blog or portfolio site.

You’re okay with limited flexibility or willing to pay for premium features.

Choose WordPress.org if:

You want full control and the ability to customize everything.

You’re building a business website, store, or scalable project.

You need to monetize your content freely.

You're comfortable (or willing to learn) about managing your own hosting.

Final Thoughts

Both WordPress.com and WordPress.org offer powerful tools for creating websites, but the right choice depends on your goals. If you’re starting out or want something easy and low-maintenance, WordPress.com is a solid option. If you're aiming for maximum control, customization, and scalability, WordPress.org is the way to go.

Still unsure? Start with WordPress.com to get your feet wet — and when you’re ready for more freedom, you can always migrate to WordPress.org.

Need help deciding or building your site? Contact WJM Digital Design for professional guidance, custom WordPress development, and support tailored to your goals. info@wjmdigitaldesign.com

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How to Start a Blog in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there! So you want to start a blog in 2025? Awesome—blogging is still one of the best ways to share your passion, build an audience, and even make some money. I’ve walked a bunch of people through this, so here’s the exact roadmap I’d share over coffee: 1. Figure Out Your Focus First up, think about what lights you up. Travel hacks? Plant-based recipes? AI tools? Jot down 5–10 topics you…

[derspawn]

How to Start a Blog in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there! So you want to start a blog in 2025? Awesome—blogging is still one of the best ways to share your passion, build an audience, and even make some money. I’ve walked a bunch of people through this, so here’s the exact roadmap I’d share over coffee: 1. Figure Out Your Focus First up, think about what lights you up. Travel hacks? Plant-based recipes? AI tools? Jot down 5–10 topics you…

[bloggingmag]

Blogging Tips for Beginners 05 — Installing Essential WordPress Plugins

Next, you should install essential WordPress plugins on your blogs. WordPress plugins are small software apps that help you activate some functions on your website.

For instance, you may need to display social sharing icons on your blog posts. They will encourage your readers to share content on their social media accounts. To do so, you should insert some icon codes in your theme files. However, this is risky and frustrating.

Instead, install a WordPress social media plugin on your blog. It will automatically insert sharing icons on your pages. All you have to do is configure it as per your requirements. Decide which social sharing icons you want to display and where, and set an icon size.

That’s it.

To ensure a smooth workflow and increase traffic, you should install a couple of plugins on your site. Here’re a quick list of essential WordPress plugins and their functionalities,

SEO: Rank Math SEO or Yoast SEO

Social sharing: Sassy Social Share or Ultimate Social

Caching: W3 Total Cache or WP Fastest Cache

Contact form: Contact Form 7

Database optimization: Optimize Database after Revisions

Security: All In One WP security

Backup: Updraftplus

Image optimization: Smush

Author bio: Simple Author Box

Comments: WPDisuz

If your theme has built-in options for author bio and comments, you can avoid installing separate plugins. Most web hosts offer daily backups and store your website copies on their servers. In such a situation, you can ignore a separate backup plugin as well.

You will get WordPress plugins for almost any purpose. However, install a minimum number of plugins (up to 15). Otherwise, it will affect the loading time of your pages.

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[luckycaricature]

I just stopped liking posts altogether tbh

this is assuming its on art you normally wouldn't jump to reblog. i myself only rb stuff i really really like so .

The 'rude/demanding' tone would be stuff along the lines of "if you like but don't reblog I'll [threat]" which i see surprisingly often, both serious and more silly

[curryvillain]

Sizzla's "Just One Of Those Days" Featured In @Netflix's "Starting 5"

Recently, video streaming platform Netflix released the new series, “Starting 5“. The series follows the lives of 5 NBA superstars, namely Lebron James, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, and Domantas Sabonis, during the 2023-2024 NBA season. The series features a number of popular songs, but a very familiar one that originated in Jamaica made an appearance. During episode 5 of…

[8pxl]

PSA: Tumblr/Wordpress is preparing to start selling our user data to Midjourney and OpenAI.

you have to MANUALLY opt out of it as well.

to opt out on desktop, click your blog ➡️ blog settings ➡️ scroll til you see visibility options and it’ll be the last option to toggle.

to opt out on mobile, click your blog ➡️ scroll then click visibility ➡️ toggle opt out option.

if you’ve already opted out of showing up in google searches, it’s preselected for you. if you don’t have the option available, update your app or close your browser/refresh a few times. important to note you also have to opt out for each blog you own separately, so if you’d like to prevent AI scraping your blog i’d really recommend taking the time to opt out. (source)