WordPress.com or WordPress.org – which version is right for me?

By Ben Temple2 Comments
A number of our members have recently asked us the question, should I use WordPress.com or WordPress.org? If you are thinking of migrating your existing website to an easy to use platform that gives you flexibility and total control, WordPress is a good choice. It's important to know which version of the open source software to use from the outset, so we've complied some information in order to get started with your own blog or website. What should you consider when deciding to transfer your website to WordPress? What's the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com? What are the differences in: Costs - upfront & ongoing Software pros and cons Maintenance and development Making a decision on which version: WordPress.com or WordPress.org is best you you What is WordPress.org? WordPress is the open source software that is responsible for around 16% of live websites today. It powers millions of websites around the world, including The Marketing Compass website. WordPress.org is the activity hub of the WordPress community. The core software is...
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How to add the WordPress blog option to your LinkedIn profile

By Nigel Temple2 Comments
How to add the WordPress blog option to your LinkedIn profile: 1. Login to your LinkedIn profile. 2. Select 'Edit profile' and scroll right down to the bottom. You will see the following link: Applications - Add an Application. 3. Click on the link and you will see a page of options. Choose the option to add your blog link with WordPress. You will be taken to a page where you can add the RSS feed for your blog. For example: http://www.nigeltemple.com/blog/ Having done this, your blog entries will appear within your LinkedIn profile! By the way, did you know that we offer Wordpress training courses? We hope that this helps; any questions, just ask. Join us COMPASS membership is FREE! * Create a profile & promote yourself * Hyperlink back to your website * Connect with other members * Post updates about your marketing * Join knowledge groups & find answers * Download our FREE ebook – 101 Customer Attraction Techniques * Earn money via our affiliate scheme [DKB url="https://www.marketingcompass.co.uk/register" text="Create...
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