FAQ
Why WordPress?
You can answer this question by going to wordpress.com, getting a free blog, and looking behind the scenes, that is the same dashboard that will come on your own WordPress blog. Except when we install your self-hosted WordPress blog for you, there will be more functions built in, more freedom for inserting things – like ads and scripts. And you will have more control over your content and peace of mind knowing that you have your own blog, and you can access it any time you wish.
What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
The .org is a free script that you download on your computer and then install on a webserver or host. You own it. The .com version is hosted by someone else and you are limited in what you can do with it.
But the back end or administration panels are exactly the same for the most part.
What about my Business Site?
Our service is usually tailored to the Mom Blogger or Small Business websites. And we use the WordPress software because it allows the most freedom for you, the owner, to edit your own pages without having a designer or website author on retainer. Here are some great themes that will keep your website looking less like a blog, and more like a professional place of business.
Can you help with ….?
We can move your blog, get you Personal Chef, install a great makeover or just register a domain name. We offer [[Hosting Packages]] as well so that we can take care of the maintenance, emails, and other details for you. We’ve also learned that reliable hosting is of utmost importance in maintaining a consistent and quality web presence. For other services, just Contact us for a quote.
How much will this cost me?
The blogging program itself – WordPress – is free. You need one other thing to get your blogging software to the internet – this is the host or webhost. Hosting for $20 annually, and this includes WordPress already installed for you!
You will need one other thing – a domain name -otherwise your web address will be something like 123.123.12.1.1. You can rent or register a domain name from any authorized Registrar. We will register your name for you for $10.50, and anonymously for $19.50 annually. (See whois for more information on the benefits of anonymous registrations.)
That’s a total of $39.50 for a year of owning your own site, peace of mind in controlling your own data and backups, potential for ads, and complete control of design and function.
Is it hard to install wordpress?
Depending on the host you choose, there may be an option for a “one click install”. Host with us, and your WordPress installation is included.
Self Test: Can you create an email address in a web host control panel? And, can you create a user using the mysql wizard in the control panel? If you answer yes to these, then you won’t have a problem.
Why the cheap prices?
Well, the product we service is FREE. You can download WordPress yourself from WordPress.org, so we only need to charge for our time in customizing the blog to your specifications. And I think that once you see how easy it is to use WordPress, and how much fun it is to run a small business online or meet other bloggers, that you’ll keep coming back to us for your maintenance and customization needs. 
So, why would I pay someone to do it if I can blog for free at Blogger or Wordpress.com?
Free blogging is a big draw for a lot of people. Those who choose to use their own hosted solution (such as Self-Hosted WordPress) do so for added benefits of flexibility, control and security.
Added Flexibility: on top of the flexibility from free blogging platforms, you can also install any ads or scripts that you like. You can add your blog to your website or vice versa. You are limited only by your creativity or pocketbook here. 
Added Control: Most people that move to self-hosted blogging platforms do so for two reasons. The first is a negative experience with the free service, such as censorship that results in their blog being suspended pending a review by the powers that be. The second reason is because they want to make money on their blog or otherwise alter their online image.
Added Security: because of the lack of control, you have no control over when or how your blog or database is backed up. And to access the backups that are provided, can be laborious. On your own host you can also add secure shopping carts or other items that would require a secure connection. When you are using the blogging software on your own webserver, you can use that webserver to control who accesses your site, and how it is accessed. You can be as secure as you’d like.
Is it hard to learn the backend of WordPress?
If you’re a new blogger, you’re going to have to learn the ins and outs of a blogging platform. From the platforms that I’ve used, I think WordPress and Blogger are the easiest to navigate. If you pick up computer software easily, you won’t have any difficulty. If you need to be shown how to use every button, I’d recommend WordPress because the documentation and instructions are the best bar none. And now, there is a new(er) wordpress.tv which allows you to see and hear how to do hundreds of things with your blog, right on your screen.
If you’re a wordpress.com user, you’ll find the same dashboard on your self-hosted Wordpress blog, with more options.
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Our Summary:
Self-Hosted WP Benefits
* Ability to upload themes (thousands of them – completely free)
* Ability to upload plugins (see above)
* Great community and support
* Complete control to change website function or design
Self-Hosted WP Cons
* You need a good web host, which costs around $20 annually
* Requires more technical knowledge to set up and run
* Shared servers mean that a big surge in traffic may slow down the site.
WordPress.com Benefits
* It’s free
* Everything is taken care of: setup, upgrades, backups, security, etc
* Your blog is on dozens of servers, so it’s highly unlikely it will go down due to traffic
WordPress.com Cons
* Limited customization of themes
* You can’t hack the code behind your blog
* Your blog is censured and
* Cannot support ads.
