
What Self-Hosting Means For You
Self-Hosting And How This Will Effect You
I just wanted to confirm that I will be self-hosting from here onwards. I contacted WP on multiple occasions asking them to unblock me but they completely ignored me and encouraged me to leave so that’s exactly what I will be doing. To be honest I no longer want to be on a platform that does not really care about its users.
Here’s a great article on the basics of self-hosting: https://ellesunpopularopinions.com/the-basics-of-understanding-self-hosting/
I have received multiple emails and messages about the situation and what it will mean for my audience/followers. That’s why I wanted to post this as soon as possible to explain what this will mean for you as a reader/subscriber. This is what it will mean for you:
Nothing
Mostly, my move to being a self-hosted site will mean absolutely nothing for you. If the move goes smoothly- which I am hoping it will- you will continue to be subscribed to my blog, you will continue seeing my posts on your Reader, you will continue to get email notifications every time my posts are published and you will continue to be able to read my posts both on and off the Reader.
There will be no major changes on your end apart from a few good changes like my site will probably load a lot faster if you read it off the Reader on a separate tab.
It May Take A While To Set Up
Obviously, exporting your site is a pretty big change so it may take a couple of days to set up and there may be a couple of glitches along the way. If you notice an glitches after I have moved I would really appreciate you telling me so that I can fix them as soon as possible.
Email Subscriptions
I know that a lot of people were afraid that they would no longer be following my blog but I want to assure you that this will not be the case. If all goes well you will still be automatically subscribed to my blog and will not have to manually do anything.
However, on the off chance that something may go wrong I have read that it helps if you have an email subscription instead of following me via your blog. You can subscribe via email by opening my site in a new tab- on the left hand side or bottom if you are using your phone you will see this box.
Add your email to it and press subscribe. This will ensure that even if something goes wrong you will still continue to get updates from my blog via email. You can always unsubscribe once my move is complete and you are sure that you are still following me.
I would really appreciate it if you guys could follow me via email because it would help make the move easier. Thank you in advance!
Conclusion
In conclusion, not much will change for you unless the move goes wrong. I want to thank everyone again for the support you have shown me on my blog, Instagram, Twitter and Facebbook. I have gotten so many amazing messages, emails and comments. If you have any questions that I did not address above let me know. If the questions are about self-hosting I will be posting about the whole process as soon as I am done with the move to a self-hosted blog. Oh and before I forget the answers to the questions you left me will be up next week!
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117 Comments
Mope's Tales
I’m really hopeful the move will be a smooth one. It’s well deserved.
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
John
So your taking the big leap, Pooja. I wish all the best in this big change. I have thought about exporting my site too. I’m curious about how this works. π
PoojaG
Thank you so much and I will write detailed posts about it as soon as I do mine so that if anyone else is interested they can move too!
Poet of the Light
While I haven’t a clue about self-hosting, will you still continue following our site here?
Either way, I wish you great sucess…
PoojaG
Thank you and yes I will keep following all the blogs I currently follow!
Nuna Blomevi
Just joined via mailπͺπ
All the best for the move!
Rootin’ for yaππͺ
PoojaG
Thank you so much I really appreciate it!
The Dragon's Picnic
All the best for your move to self-hosted. It is distressing that this seems it is your only option but hopefully the move will work well for you in the end.
PoojaG
Thank you! Yeah it’s very sad but I think it may be a blessing in disguise.
Danica Aquino
Hoping the transition goes smoothly! ππΌπ
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
ejstoo
Little confused…is it another forum or still WordPress. Sorry, I’m from before there was a computer or cell on every desk…so some of the fine points make an interesting WOOSH as they go over my head π Hope that the change goes well for you. Best wishes!
PoojaG
That’s totally okay I am more than happy to answer the questions! So basically it will now move to wordpress.org which although sounds similar is a completely different platform where you own your blog, content and there are no restrictions like the ones on wordpress.com. Hope that helped explain it a bit better!
ejstoo
OK, thanks. Looked it up. It’s sort of the same and sort of different. Actually two different sites, For those of us who didn’t get tech until a little later in life, this explains the difference π https://winningwp.com/wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org/
ejstoo
Sorry, not sure if bloggers get upset if you share their blog stuff … maybe should have used this one: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/ either way, both are informative and give the differences. Yeah, us older bloggers 55+ don’t always get the whole thing. Hope your transfer goes well.
PoojaG
Thank you that’s super helpful for people who are confused!
PoojaG
Thank you for sharing that information I think a lot of people are not familiar with the differences!
dumbestblogger
Hope it goes well!
PoojaG
Thank you!
dumbestblogger
Sure thing!
Lauren Savoie
I tried to sub via email but it said my email was invalid… kinda weird. Will have to try again soon. Props for self-hosting + best of luck. Glad you are not leaving tho!
PoojaG
Thank you! Not sure why that’s happening but yeah maybe try in a while. Sorry about the inconvenience WP is just so glitchy right now.
Vishal Veer lohan
BEST OF LUCK !
PoojaG
Thank you!
winteroseca
That’s good to know about. I will definitely inform you if it’s glitchy and good luck!
PoojaG
Thank you I really appreciate that!
winteroseca
You’re welcome!
Introverted Thoughts
Here’s to hoping the transition goes well! Good luck!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Soni Coolπ
Wish you good luck dear… Hope all goes fine
PoojaG
Thank you!
Sheree
Iβm sure itβll go well and Iβm looking forward to hearing all about the process.
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Karac Avalron
We are all rooting for you Pooja, we’ll be there when you get to your next destination.
PoojaG
Thank you so much I really appreciate that so much!
Lokesh dhanure
Thanku you & best of luck!!!
PoojaG
Thank you!
Michael Newberry
Break a leg Pooja!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Stuart Danker
I can foresee a great title for your coming weeks: How to make the shift from .com to .org and the challenges you might face along the way.
Wishing you all the best and hope it helps you with all the problems!
PoojaG
Yes those posts are definitely coming soon! Thank you so much!
nitesh
Thank you so much, Pooja for this post and all the very best!
PoojaG
Thank you!
nitesh
You’re most welcome!
Christina Kyranis
hi ! I also have wanted to migrate my wp.com to wp.org for some time now. I haven’t been successful yet, but i wanted to ask you, how are you doing the move? are you doing it yourself or is a web expert doing it for you? wishing you the best of luck . cheers.
PoojaG
Hey! I was thinking of hiring a professional because I have over a thousand posts and a lot of media that I really don’t want to lose and I am not great with technology. Thanks!
Christina Kyranis
Ok good to know! I think I will also hire a professional!
PoojaG
I would definitely recommend it. Let me know if you want the information for the person I am currently working with.
dpranita583
Do you have an idea with paid subscription with stripe account.? I have done it for some posts but not getting me complete idea.
PoojaG
I don’t have a stripe account so I’m not too sure about that.
dpranita583
Okay.
Manoj Mehra
Best of luck.
PoojaG
Thank you.
jojo alwaealy
You go, Pooja ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ never give up , keep on finding new ways!! That’s the spirit! Let’s hope on a smooth transition!!π€
PoojaG
Thank you so much I really appreciate the support!!
jojo alwaealy
Ofcourse, always my pleasure πβ€οΈ
Cindy Georgakas
I love your tenacity and it’s time to fly. Hope it goes without a hitchβ€οΈπ€ππ
PoojaG
Thank you πππ
Cindy Georgakas
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Opher
So sorry to hear of your ongoing problems. What is wrong with these people??? Why don’t they value the people that use their service????
I do hope the move goes smoothly.
PoojaG
I know it’s crazy that they don’t listen to people who use their platform and I think at this point they just don’t care. Thank you!
Shahrin
I am so excited for your next chapter! Finger crossed everything will go smoothly. Will follow the blog through email just in case ππ xx
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
aashnadrishti
Our best wishes always with you.
Wish you good luck!!
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PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
justcalmwildness
It is admirable that you have kept your head up.
PoojaG
Thank you so much.
inspirechief
I hope everything goes smoothly. Let us know how it went. Stay safe.
PoojaG
Thank you so much and I absolutely will!
Joel Abakah
I pray all goes as planned.
Enjoy self hosting friend!π
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
BluntPathway
I hope you have a smooth move. I look forward to the information about self hosting and the answers to the questions.
PoojaG
Thank you so much and yes that information will be coming soon!
tianiangelahibbert
Hereβs to a new start and hopefully an easy move. Iβm excited to follow you along this journey because I am learning as well. Also I did not know I could shop Lifesfinewhine!!!!! I definitely have to check that out. βΊοΈ
PoojaG
Thank you so much! Yes I am so happy to finally get my shop up and can’t wait to expand it once I move!
tianiangelahibbert
Iβm so happy for you!! π₯°
PoojaG
Thank you!!
Meagan Rose Cortez
Thank you for this information. I pray that this transition will be a smooth one for you, especially after all of the chaos WP put you through. πβ€οΈ
PoojaG
Thank you so much I truly appreciate that!
ceponatia
I have a self hosted site for more serious stuff than the nonsense I blog about and I LOVE IT. I think you will too. Having complete control over every aspect of your site can be daunting but only as in depth as you want it to be. I like being able to set up sub sections for different topics that aren’t part of the main “feed”. Honestly now that I’ve pretty much started from scratch on my personal blog I might self host that too. All I’d need is a domain, you can host several sites off of one server. Glad you found a solution. Not having access to tech support MIGHT sucks (but based on your experiences so far probably not lol) but if you ever have questions feel free to reach out.
PoojaG
Yeah I am looking forward to having more control over my blog and I think I am definitely going to enjoy the experience- at least I hope I will lol!
Thanks so much- I will definitely let you know if I have any more questions!
Jim Borden
good luck with the transition!
PoojaG
Thank you!
jesusluvsall
It is not good business to not care about a blogger with over 18.000 followers leave for self hosting.
I am glad I can still get your posts.
PoojaG
Thank you and no it’s not good business at all.
Cassandra Broome
I think its going to be awesome π
Try to enjoy the process of changing – its something you only do once β‘ so exciting!
PoojaG
I think so too and thank you!
Hilary Tan
Youβre very resilient, Pooja! Despite everything that happened you refuse to give up. ππ»πΈπΈ
PoojaG
Thank you so much- I’m trying to stay positive about the situation!!
Blessing Pius
Helpful post, self hosted is better, at least the owner of the blog will be 90% in charge. I want to ask if it is easy for a non paid wordpress.com moving to wordpress.org and if the followers and others blogs such person is following won’t be affected, such as losing the followers and also those being followed.
PoojaG
It’s not too difficult and WPBeginner does it for free if you’re interested https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-properly-move-your-blog-from-wordpress-com-to-wordpress-org/
Blessing Pius
Thanksπ
PoojaG
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PoojaG
They make the entire move for you basically so you don’t have to do anything yourself.
Blessing Pius
Alright, that’s good. Thanks
chasingthemaximumlife
Hope that everything would go as planned and don’t worry all will be fine! Also thanks for sharing this helpful post and letting us know about it. Take care and stay safe. ππ₯°π
PoojaG
Thank you so much- I hope so too!
chasingthemaximumlife
Your welcome! Yeaaah!π₯°π
dessertflower5
This is a such a great informative. I wish I had this type of info when i intially started my blog. Bravo to your efforts
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
The Parmigiana Whisperer
congratulations on your new adventure! you have been so resilient, such an inspiration! thanks for this informative post!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Sarah Pittalwala
Best of luck on your move!
PoojaG
Thank you!
thesupermode
All the best for the transition. That sure seems like a big step and I hope it brings you much needed peace of mind and makes blogging a happy experience again for you!
PoojaG
Thank you so much that means a lot to me! I’m sure I will love it!
Rue daily
This is scaring me, I’m new here and still trying to figure stuff out. Hearing your story I don’t feel very confident on this platform
PoojaG
It’s not a horrible platform for beginners but truth be told they definitely don’t care very much especially when things go wrong.
Rue daily
I wish the best for your blog, hope someday even I can host my own
PoojaG
Thank you and I hope you can too!
Rue daily
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Zainab
Soo excited for the future of your blog Pooja! Once you finish this you should totally do a tutorial of how you switched!
PoojaG
Thank you and I definitely will!
Shama Shafiq
Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience but I guess itβs time to move on. Hope this new change works well for your blog.
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Shama Shafiq
Your Welcome