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Jonas Kristensen
2,738 PointsWebhostingforstudents or Wordpress.com?
Hello, im new with wordpress and i want to start today. Are there any difference by making an account on Wordpress.com or Webhostingforstudents? If im making an account on Wordpress.com, will i then be able to follow along the tutorials on Treehouse? Any advices?
3 Answers
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 PointsHi Jonas!
I would suggest that you sign up for Webhosting For Students as it is a cheap and reliable service and just by being a member of Treehouse you get some free hosting time!
Also, there are instructional videos on how to use Webhosting For Students here on Treehouse.
Kevin Korte
28,149 PointsLast I knew wordpress.com did not give you the ability to customize wordpress like hosting it with Webhosting for Students. I don't think you can completely follow along with a wordpress site on wordpress.com. I also think hosting with Webhosting for Students is the way to go.
geoffrey
28,736 PointsYes you are right, unless you pay for premium account....
Jonas Kristensen
2,738 PointsThanks guys!
Michael Wittliff
1,713 PointsMichael Wittliff
1,713 PointsWebhostingforstudents.com no longer provides a free service for the students of Treehouse. I have found many "free" wordpress software packages like xampp or MAMP/WAMP. Could you please provide a credible link to download software to run a wordpress site locally on my computer.