WordPress Basics

WordPress Basics

WordPress is a free and open source blogging tool and a content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system.Wordpress is widely used for creating blogs as well as websites. Many of the hosting providers like godaddy, hostgator and bluehost provide a one click installation for wordpress. This video will help you to install wordpress.Real WordPress Development helps you to install,design,develop and host wordpress sites

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WordPress.com vs. Self-Hosted WordPress

The main difference b/w them is WordPress.com is restricted – self-hosted WordPress is not.

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WordPress.com
Free hosting (up to 3gb)
Automatic backups
Automatic upgrades

Restrictions

No custom themes or plugins
No PHP/CSS customization
Monetization is not allowed
They will run their own advertising on your site
No custom analytics

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Self-hosted WordPress
Unrestricted theme and plugin uploads
Complete control over your site
Free and premium custom themes or plugins

Restrictions

You will need to pay for a domain and hosting

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