Have you ever searched for WordPress only to discover there are two different websites? I certainly did—and it completely confused me. In this first lesson of my new Things I Wish I Knew While Building My Website series, I’m breaking down the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org in plain English.
I built my first website in 2010, but it took years before terms like “pillar pages” finally made sense. Here’s what changed—and why I wish someone had explained it in plain English.
After rebuilding my website and creating content across multiple platforms, I found myself constantly looking up the same information. This simple DIY flip guide became my solution for keeping website, Amazon, blog, YouTube, and social media workflows organized in one place.
For years, I felt like pieces of my life were scattered across the internet. This website became more than a collection of pages—it became a place where my books, stories, resources, and experiences finally came together.
What started as frustration with Facebook became the motivation to build something of my own. Sometimes the best opportunities begin when things stop going according to plan.
After years of searching for answers, I finally found a place that brings together the tools, training, and community needed to build something meaningful online.