Do you prefer WordPress .org or .com?

I like .org for the self hosting, editable PHP & CSS (Without paying $60), and plugins. Which do you prefer?

asked Jul 18 '12 at 18:40

Cameron
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Fogarty ♦♦
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You're unnecessarily closing questions without a good reason. This is a good question. In future please don't close questions without a good reason - Regardless of wether they're yours or not.

(Jul 19 '12 at 17:47) Mattophobia ♦♦

Sorry, I won't do it again.

(Jul 19 '12 at 17:47) Cameron

The more friendly conversation on this site the better me-thinks! :p

(Jul 19 '12 at 17:48) Mattophobia ♦♦

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way way more flexablity with installing on your own server then you do wordpress.com but to be honest to make one effective you need both :)

i find since I got wordpress installed on my own web host it still requires worpress.com for permissions it also in many ways adds credibility because it make you a part of a larger organized group ..

and actually if your hosting your wordpress well it is most likely costing more then $60 the program is free many of the better themes and plugins and services are not :)

answered Jul 18 '12 at 19:45

jadtechnic
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edited Jul 18 '12 at 19:48

I got http://www.cameron-ryan.net running on WordPress 3.4.1 and loving it. However, http://cameronstech.com is WordPress.com and I feel like I'm trapped with no customization :(

(Jul 18 '12 at 20:10) Cameron

just for the record I like the .com version better I like the look feel navigation and the stories fit the frame work they dont trail over their background.

at least they appear to on linux chrome ..

(Jul 18 '12 at 21:02) jadtechnic

0	I've had both, but I prefer .org myself. The learning curve for .org was a bit to get used to, but I don't regret switching from .com. answered Jul 18 '12 at 20:22 MagicTrax 376●1●5●11 Good answer. (Jul 18 '12 at 20:32) Cameron

0	I like self-hosted WordPress because it's cheaper and a lot more flexible! Also, many blogging geeks will not take you seriously if you're letting WordPress host your blog on their limited hosting platform at WordPress.com. answered Jul 19 '12 at 01:41 TheAnnoyingLife 341●6●14●16

With Domain names and Webhosting so cheap these days, and most Web Hosts having the 1-Click Install option for wordpress, i would definitely suggest self-hosted. Chances are you will know someone who can help setup the bits in the process that you get stuck on.

answered Jul 19 '12 at 03:58

robey
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