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Hello everyone,
I’m new to WordPress and not familiar with coding. I chose the Creator plan to build a blog for my product, hoping to use their plugins and themes. However, I’m having a tough time with the setup as the themes available don’t suit what I’m looking for, and the one I like needs another subscription.
Feeling a bit stuck and stressed about what to do next. Would really appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks!
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Hi!
Thanks for identifying this as a [WordPress.com](http://WordPress.com) hosted site, which makes things a lot easier.
I don’t think cancelling is needed here as you’re struggling with theme selection – you’re not limited to only those themes available on [WordPress.com](http://WordPress.com), but can use any. If you go into the option to “Add Themes”, there’s a button to upload (/wp-admin/theme-install.php). However, even on the plan you’re on there are over 6000 available from that page I linked to, so finding one (hopefully) shouldn’t be an issue.
If all else fails, theres an option to design your own with the block editor. Head to Appearance -> Themes and hit the “Design your own” button in the top-right hand corner.
I’ll be honest, choosing a theme can be one of the hardest things to do – indeed, so much choice can make it harder. However, nobody can tell you what’s best for you, and your only option really is to go through what there is – use the available filters to narrow it down as best you can.
You should go with self hosted WordPress snd Cancel your .com subscription. WordPress.org is cheap and Scalable.
Maxi728 is correct, you will have more control over your site if you self host it. But you will also have more responsibility and must maintain it yourself which may include performing all WP and plugin updates and in some cases (depending on your host provider) performing backups which is critical. And you will need to create a new URL or pay to transfer over your existing one.
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