Claire's Random Thoughts

Since I’m somewhat new to this whole mysql database thing, I couldn’t figure out how to import my old wordpress database, re-install wordpress, and still keep all my old posts. In fact, I just figured out how to install wordpress the proper way, that is without fantastico from cpanel. Unfortunately, I cancelled my old zzhosting account and don’t even have access to the files anymore. I guess I lost a couple of posts when I switched servers, but that should be worth it, because my site is now hosted for free at 110mb.com. Good thing I didn’t have much there yet. It’s funny how they’re still called 110mb, because now they offer 2 GB of storage with 15 GB of monthly bandwidth. Not a bad deal, if you ask me. Sure, the old one had more features, but this should be sufficient for a small personal site. Now I can save my $3.90 per month which changes the total cost of hosting to only $9 per year for my domain name. The main tradeoffs are no fantastico software (I have to download and install things manually now), no email (I guess the email I set up at my domain can’t be used anymore), and a little bit slower speed (Since it’s a free service, they put more sites on the same server. whois.sc says there are 492 on mine).
My goal in the next month or two is to familiarize myself with wordpress and mysql databases. They’re really important for any experienced webmaster to know, and I feel stupid knowing so little. On my old server, I just used fantastico and installed my stuff the “know-nothing” way.
I’m already feeling stupid now, because I can’t get my FAlbum that’s supposed to display random pictures on the side to work. Oh well, I’ll work on that after winter break starts.

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