WordPress from .com to Self Hosted
Posted: November 18th, 2009 | Author: Roni | Filed under: FitBloggin'10, News | 4 Comments »
There are numerous benefits to having your own blog. Studies show blogging can actually be good for your health. A blog can be a powerful way to connect with other people, to share ideas, photos and information and even to support one’s fitness and health goals.
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During the "WordPress from .com to Self Hosted: An in Depth look into one of the Most popular Blogging Software out there" presentation, the following will be covered:
- What is WordPress?
- Overview of WordPress features
- A quick demonstration of how to start a WordPress blog
- How to move your existing blog to WordPress
- How to get your own domain name and host your own blog
- Adding extra functionality to your blog with plug-ins and themes
WordPress from .com to Self Hosted presented by Jim Doran


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