At first glance, it may seem that one of the simplest ways to start a blog or a website is to use a blogging platform like WordPress.com. Unfortunately, it could be a dead end that will make it more difficult for you to develop your site over time. However, if you’ve gone in that direction and regret it, I’ll show you how to bypass WordPress.com limitations and move your site to your WordPress hosting server.
As your site grows, so do your needs. You may need new features or plugins and more space for your site files. The lack of your professional domain can also become a burden. The sooner you move from the WordPress.com platform, the sooner you regain total control over your site.
Where to start when moving a blog from WordPress.com to your server?
Choosing Hosting
The first step is to choose hosting. A hosting server is where all files, your website, application, or other online resources are stored. It is designed to work around the clock, ensuring uninterrupted website availability. Web hosting can be provided by hosting providers who manage and maintain these servers and provide server space to their customers in exchange for a fee. There are several types of hosting services.
Domain Purchase
The next step is purchasing a domain, which is the address for your website or blog. If your site currently has an address like www.mywebsite.wordpress.com, you can acquire a domain like www.mywebsite.com. Sounds better, doesn’t it? A custom domain significantly enhances brand perception among both readers and advertisers.
In most cases, you can purchase a domain from the hosting provider. It eliminates additional complexities associated with linking it to the server, and sometimes hosting companies even offer a complimentary domain.