When we say, "domain" vs a WordPress.com "sub domain", we mean that a site has a unique domain name that is registered (like a lease not like owning a home). Ā The domain name will often look like: http:// Ā Ā Ā YourUniqueDomainName Ā Ā Ā .com/.me/.co/.biz/.org Ā Ā etc....
GoDaddy WP Hosting faqs
Questions and answers about Godaddy’s Managed WordPress hosting services.
How can you tell that the domain mapping has completed?
There are a couple different ways including Simply looking at the individual post links in a browsers address bar. Ā If the hyperlink no longer shows your old subdomain.wordpress.com when you are viewing a blog post, odds are it is done or close, and Better yet,Ā login...
What does Domain Mapping actually entail and involve? Wha is included in the actual domain mapping to prepare the wordpress.com site to be completely converted to another domain, say a .org, .com or some other domain?
The service that WordPress.com provides called 'Domain Mapping' is essentially just a process to redirect the free subdomain that they provide yourblog.wordpress.com to a new domain that you might have or register (purchase). A redirect is sort of like an official...
How do I add a user to my WordPress.com site?
Login your wordpress.com site. Go to the site in question (if you have more then 1 site on WordPress.com). Click on the Users menu in the admin area (lower left). Towards the top of the subsequent page is an 'Invite New' button. Click this button and type in the email...
How many domains does Godaddy allow on managed WordPress hosting plans?
Their starter plan allows 1 domain for $1/ month for 25,000 monthly visitors. Their Business plan allows 5 sites at $9.99 / month, 250,000 monthly visitors. Their Pro plan allows 25 sites at $29.99 per month for millions of monthly visitors. All of those prices are...
Does Godaddy offer ‘1 Click Staging’?
Yes! (This is new as of the Fall of 2014) Godaddy just silently or quietly (no announcements that we could find) turned on a one click staging tool for its Managed WordPress Hosting service. Ā It quickly and easily creates a full copy of your live/productions website...
Does Godaddy offer email with their hosting plans?
Email does not come free with their Manasged WordPress Hosting plan, but this is Godaddy so guess what? They do offer an upsell/cross sell/ extra sale of email hosting. So Email is available for a little extra $$$. These days unless you have a grandfathered plan...