#wordpress basics

[meriablog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2itssa-QLc

Elementor How To Create A Website New 2024 - YouTube

Elementor How To Create A Website New 2024 - YouTube

Elementor How To Create A Website New 2024 - YouTube

Elementor How To Create A Website New 2024 - YouTube

Elementor How To Create A Website New 2024 - YouTube

[unpretty]

my final verdict now that i am nearing the end of this clusterfuck is that if you are setting up your own website to sell or paywall content you should not bother sending a newsletter unless you're really fucking determined

i am now paying for

SMTP2GO to actually process emails and not have them get sent straight to spam (note that the free version of this works fine for basic account stuff for your users) [this is $10 a month or $100 a year]

MailPoet refused to actually send emails for me but i still have to pay for the creator plan that doesn't include processing emails, because that's the only way to ensure that only paying members get emails (sending emails to nonpaying members would make it even more expensive) [this is $11 a month or $114 a year]

a PO box, because you're required to have an address in the footer of your emails and i'm not giving out my home address [this is $19 every three months or $58 a year]

none of which i would have to do if i just kept saying "if you want emails use an rss to email service like feedrabbit, here's a link, good fucking luck"

[the-physicality]

https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/watch-montreals-full-pwhl-free-agent-signing-press-conference

i hope this is as new and wonderful to you as it was to me :)

[thesimperiuscurse]

LILA OMFG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! no offense but werent you JUST entering school not too long ago when we were both On Simblr?? THE PASSAGE OF TIME...???? congratulations again on the huge milestone of graduating ❤❤❤ i wish you the best on the path ahead of you and i am so happy to see that you are surrounded with love!! GO FORTH AND FLOURISH! 🥳🥳🥳

Omg thank you so so much, amazing lovely Nectar 🥹 Your support is always so appreciated ❤️ It's crazy how time flies, from starting Simperius as a silly 16 year old, to completing a Masters, ready to finally bring my dreams to life 😭 And it's been an incredible journey with you and everyone else who I've met on simblr! We've truly had such fun times on this hellsite (despite the many complications our games and lives has thrown at us) 💕

[bangcakes]

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[arbtbeads]

Organizing stuff this week and making penguins to manifest cooler weather.

[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

[curryvillain]

Ahead Of Upcoming Album, IWaata Links Up With @Aidonia4thGenna On "Never Basic"

Dancehall has always been a hub for the lyrical ones. That’s not to say other genres don’t boast some lyrical powerhouses, but it’s something special with Dancehall. The decades have welcomed plenty Artists, and there are some who believe in testing the abilities of their peers. Dancehall Artist IWaata has been hailed as one of top lyricists in recent years, and he shows out when needed. Before…

[incrediblepoint1256]

Responsive Web Design Training – Basic Course in Dwarka Delhi

Our Responsive Web Design Training – Basic Course in Dwarka Delhi. This course is meticulously crafted for beginners aiming to learn website design from scratch. You'll gain hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, forming the foundation of web development. Our curriculum also covers responsive web design, ensuring your websites are mobile-friendly and accessible across all devices.

In addition to technical skills, the course delves into user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, enabling you to create intuitive and visually appealing websites. You'll also explore SEO-friendly design practices, enhancing your site's visibility on search engines. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to build and maintain professional websites,

Ready to kickstart your career in web development or design.

[goosegoblin]

[ID: a picture of OP's notebook and notes. The ppapers are covered in symbols and sigils.]

I have become a regular at the local cafe. I sit at the lunch counter with my laptop to write. The workers keep me updated on all the tea.

Barista: Oh god here he comes.

Me: who?

Barista: White Ferrari guy. Hes banned from the other cafe. All he ever does is tell the same stories about the pyramids. Or ghosts. Or his car. Don't make eye contact with him. If he talks to you he won't leave you alone- Hi hello welcome!

[galsinspace]

I always go down weird rabbitholes reading random stuff online but I thought this was really funny lol. All from one long blog post

[mtech4you]

How to Install WordPress for Beginners | Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a website might seem challenging, but with WordPress, it’s easier than you think. Whether you’re starting a blog, launching a business site, or setting up an online store, WordPress is the best platform to get started. This guide will show you how to install WordPress step-by-step, even if you’re a complete beginner. Why Choose WordPress? WordPress is the most popular content management…

[loveonyourheels]

I think about how love is something we’ve been writing about for a very long time, how companionship between men is decried. I think about Barbara Kruger and elaborate rituals you construct to touch other men, how people reinvent these rituals for you.

How horrible that the mask still bears the whorls of his fingers, their fine ridges distinctly his, with a resemblance so pitiful. His lungs seize all at once, overcome with the frigid night air and the thin coating of dust that’s settled in their membrane.

His time is running out. The clay is almost dry, lighter now, steely gray under his hands.

Enkidu never thought he’d die under the light of the stars. He never thought he’d return to the trees and the boars, the tusks he’d once taken and twisted in jest, the wildness that birthed him, a gift, they’d said.

A gift. He’d been Gilgamesh’s gift. He’d taken his companion’s arm, fought and scraped and triumphed over the Gods themselves and that had been their assurance that yes, they were great, they were higher, higher, practically immortal.

But here he is, the skin that lies below the wound over his pelvis stained dark. In the night it looks almost purple, brown, blood already curdled, no longer red. That which once produced vibrance from him now stings his nose, the taste of metal, of battle, his own undoing. And maybe he could have seen it coming. Maybe there is a world where he had the sense not to rush into valor with love under his heels. There is a place where he could have let Gilgamesh go for a God he did not love in turn.

But that place is not here, and he has made himself alone now, with only his frantic fingers to guide him, pulling and thumbing the awkward planes of his face into Earth.

It’s wrong. The slant of the mask’s forehead is too steep, its brows too proud, its chin altogether too round, too child-like. The shape of his beard better resembles the plume of an eagle than the scratchy mess he knows he’s grown.

He’s too magnificent, too young. When he holds up the mask to the sky, moonbeams shining in the masks’ hollow eyes, he sees a person he doesn’t recognize. He holds it aloft despite the piercing pain in his gut, his trembling hands rotating the piece so he can determine exactly what is wrong with it.

But what isn’t wrong with it? He knows just as well as any man that memory is faulty, that this is the only chance he has at reaching that elusive immortality, that diabolical greed that hides behind his ferocious lover’s dark eyes. He’s not doing it for himself. He’s doing it for Gilgamesh’s long life after his. He’s doing it for his own, selfish need to live on forever. Gilgamesh is the only one that’s ever mattered.

It’s his own fault that he never schooled his hands in the art of crafting fine things, that he’s spent his short life seeking the life of the outrageous lion rather than the careful owl, his eyes trained on the target in front of him rather than the great big sky, blue as it ever was.

Blueness turns to black before him as the night drags on. The rush of the wind around him obscures whatever calls may come his way, but no one would dare look for him out here.

He is Enkidu. He was of the wild once and he shall find a way to return, sneak in through the back door, rise up from the spring, claw his way up and out from moist, tight-packed dirt, farmland-rich dirt, reborn as both animal and man, ready not to change a thing but be better, crueler, closer to Gilgamesh’s side.

His legs fail him all at once, a collapse followed by the syrupy drip of blood and flesh onto the dry topsoil. He closes his eyes, the mask clutched in his hands and listens to the insistent splatter of blood, his own life draining in front of him.

If the Gods were to save him, it would have happened by now. If the Gods loved him, they would have offered him the chance to shape his likeness with deft fingers despite his lack of practice.

He startles at a rustling behind a nearby tree. He blinks his eyes open to see a boar across the clearing, its black eyes shining in the moonlight. He looks up at the stars, the familiar shapes he’s traced his entire life, and back down. Slowly, he raises the mask to his face. He settles the unfamiliar nose across his own bridge, aligns his nostrils as best he can, and grunts with all the strength of the divine bull he’d slain hours prior.

With the last of his might, he rocks forward onto his knees, hops up onto his toes, and stalks forward.

The boar shows no sign of kinship. Enkidu feels none in turn.

He stops. He smiles. He pounces.

At the first rip of flesh, he hopes in death he’ll be unrecognizable.

[derinthescarletpescatarian]

Today I learned that wordpress has introduced an AI "assistant" to help people write and I learned this by having the thing king hit me out of nowhere by warning me that "immediately" is a "complex word" and I know it's just a stupid robot with no context but this thing warning me, a writer, that the science fiction story I'm writing has a "complex word" (so watch out!) and that word is the dirt basic word "immediately" filled me with a moment of incandescent rage the likes of which I've never felt before and I'm awake now.

Anyway it's easy to turn the robot off but this reminds me of the time I got grounded for using the word "transportation" as a teenager and this time there's not even a person doing it.

[ishadash92]

Book Review: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

This story left me with a strange, lingering feeling — a mix of emotions that’s hard to put into words. When my book club picked it up at the end of last year, it was met with mixed reactions. Most members didn’t enjoy it, with only a couple finding things to appreciate for different reasons. Now, having read it myself, I understand where both the likes and dislikes come from. I’m eager to share…