Tag: wordpress self hosting

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