How Do I Move My Blog to a Different Platform?

[counselorart]

Hi everyone,

I'm happy to report I've started a blog http://www.elderlyfraudrecoveryhelp.posterous.com and have been consistently blogging about 3 times a week for six weeks or so. The problem is, I'm using a platform called posterous, which doesn't allow email opt-in forms and some other necessary steps for growing my business. I want to move my blog over to Wordpress, since that has all the cool plug-ins I need. Has anyone else moved a blog like this? Do I just start over at Wordpress? I'd really appreciate any guidance since this is getting in the way of my next steps.

Thanks,

Art

[TraciKnoppe]

Hi Art, I'm not familiar with Posterous, and also do not see it listed among other platforms that WordPress will easily import.

I did find this thread on the support forum at WordPress.org and it looks like someone is working on an importer for this: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/340506

So keep an eye on that thread and/or contact the person working on this to get an update.

[counselorart]

Traci,

Thanks for your help with this! I'm encouraged to find someone is already working on an importer for Wordpress. This may simplify things a ton for me. I'm going to stay on top of this!

Again, many thanks!

Art

[Lynn Terry]

Hey Art,

I answered this question (too) on your thread about Duplicate Content. Check that out and let me know if it raises any questions. ;)

[counselorart]

Hi Donald,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Thankfully I've solved this problem, mostly with the help I've received from this forum. People here are very helpful, and I look forward to returning the favors as I learn more.

Good luck in your ventures,

Art