Making the jump to WordPress self-hosting, a bit nervous

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I’m always looking for way to improve my blog.  I do take feedback from my readers as well. I’ve read a number of times about the benefits of using WordPress.org and self-hosting my blog.  I’ve thought about it many times and weighed the pros and cons of blogger and wordpress self-hosting.

I’m quite comfortable with using blogger and feel I can do just about anything requested of me with a little research if necessary.  The fact that it’s free is definitely appealing too.  The things that scare me though is the fact that I don’t “own” my blog.  If blogger decides one day that they don’t like something on my blog, poof it’s gone.  4 years of putting my love into my blog would be gone.  The other thing is there are some companies that just aren’t interested in working with you unless your self hosted.

I’m a bit nervous though with so many things like: What if some things won’t transfer over?  I’ve heard that your page rank and alexa rank goes down when you transfer and I’ve worked hard to try and build it up.  I’m gonna have to learn a whole new platform and leave my comfort zone.

In the end I know it’s the right choice if I want to build my blog even more.  I’m just hoping for some words of reassurance from those that have made the jump.

Author: Angie

I'm a wife and a a mom of 4: 3 boys and a girl. I also have 3 fur babies, cats named Soleil, Luna, and a Savannah cat name Malkia. I work part-time outside my home as a COTA/L at a local hospital. I cover Johnstown, Altoona, and Pittsburgh areas. I love to do reviews and host giveaways for my readers. Contact me: angwith4 at gmail dot com if you would like a review. View all posts by Angie