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Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsPurchasing a domain for Wordpress track
Am I required to purchase a domain and hosting services in order to completed the Wordpress track? Is there a way to do this track without spending additional funds? What options do I have?
Thanks,
4 Answers
Diane Houghton
5,773 PointsHi, you can also develop your site on your local computer using MAMP (or WAMP if you're on a PC). It's open source so doesn't cost anything.
Dominic Fuchs
385 PointsYou can look for a free wordpress installation. At wordpress.com you can create a free wordpress blog. I would recommend you a free webspace to learn how to install wordpress by yourself. Just google free webspace. There are a lot of free services.
- Sorry 4 bad English, I'm German. :/
Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsI appreciate the information. I have a wordpress blogsite already, but it was set up by a professional company and I do not want to screw it up. I will research the free webspace option. Thanks again.
Dominic Fuchs
385 PointsNo Problem. The free webspace (usually) gives you just a subdomain of the provider. Like yourdomain.provider.com .. so if you want to do something professional you should buy a real domain. one.com is very cheap and the first year is for free. Really for free. You also can cancel your membership before your free time is running out. :)
Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsThe subdomain is not an issue since it will not be a "live" site. I just need a space to learn.
Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsReally? I will google that right away. I am a MAC user.
Dominic Fuchs
385 PointsDominic Fuchs
385 PointsA you're right. I forgot. Tha hell. xD I'm just using this (XAMPP).
Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsJeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsWill the wordpress codex install the same as they explain on the training? I downloaded MAMP. Sorry for all the questions, I am a complete newb in this arena.
Jeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsJeremy Ellsworth
233 PointsNevermind, I got it! :)