Tag: WordPress

Switching WordPress Theme from 2019 to 2021

I love WordPress.org made themes. They’re simple. They don’t cost a thing, and they’re easy has heck to update. Background on the theme update: I started out this site on BlogSpot, as oakfive.com. After realizing the limitations of BlogSpot, especially no SSL on custom domains, I moved on to WordPress.com. WordPress.com, is the sister, for-profit… Continue reading Switching WordPress Theme from 2019 to 2021

Quick Download: Switching from WordPress.com to Self-hosting

Working on A Skosh Better, now self hosted through Blue Host.

I just switched this site from WordPress.com managed hosting to self hosting with hosting company Bluehost. I wrote prior about why I initially chose WordPress.com for this site. This article will cover why I cancelled that service, and moved to self hosting on Bluehost, and some of the pitfalls and triumphs I encountered a long… Continue reading Quick Download: Switching from WordPress.com to Self-hosting

Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com

Edit: In January 2019, I switched this site to “self hosting” using hosting provider BlueHost, and wordpress.org as the site structure. This new configuration is dramatically cheaper, and gives me more control. No regrets! Here’s the write up on the switch to a self hosted wordpress site. Original Article On Selecting WordPress.com for this Site:… Continue reading Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com