My blog is hosted on TypePad, but it seems like everyone is using WordPress these days. Should I switch to WordPress? If so, how do I go about doing that without losing the design and content of my site?
It’s being reported that WordPress is now used by 14% of all websites on the internet. It is by far the most popular content management system on the web. There are thousands of plugins and premium themes available for it and millions of users to help you out if you hit a road block.
But is it right for you?
I absolutely love WordPress. It’s a wonderful product, but my advice to you is this: Don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. Have you already made TypePad a part of your workflow? If so, think about how much time and effort it will take to relearn how to use your own website. And then, even after learning how to use the new system, it will take many weeks to many months to return to the same level of productivity you had with the former system.
The only reason you should switch from TypePad to WordPress is if you are outgrowing TypePad. Are there features it sorely lacks? Is the system in general hindering the work you do? Are there limitations to how you can use it? If so, switch to WordPress (or any other better-suited CMS).
If you do choose to switch, it’s a pretty simple process content-wise. You can easily export your TypePad content and then import it into a self-hosted WordPress installation. Check out TypePad’s official documentation if you need help.
The design will probably be a bit more difficult, only because you’ll probably have to rebuild it. But with WordPress it’s simple. You can hire a pro to do it (like me, wink wink) or you can buy a kick ass theme like Headway. Headway will let you drag and drop your design. You don’t have to know HTML/CSS/PHP or any other exotic technical languages. You just use a mouse, drop down menus, color selectors, etc.
Either way, you’ll be up and running in no time.
As always, if you have a question or need free help with any aspect of your blog, contact me via this form!
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