Hey folks, I’ve had a wonderful journey with my WordPress blog for a while now, but it’s time to move on. Before I say goodbye completely, I want to make sure everything is deleted properly. Don’t want any lingering content or forgotten files floating around in the digital abyss. So, WordPress wizards, how exactly does one delete a WordPress blog? Is it a simple process, or are there specific steps I need to follow to ensure a clean deletion? Any guidance on deleting a WordPress blog would be much appreciated!
hey folks deleting a blog is a permanent action. Please ensure that you are certain about wanting to delete it before proceeding. If you want to keep your content, consider exporting your posts, pages, and other content before deletion, whether you are using WordPress.com or a self-hosted platform.
The default /blog page does not exist.
The blog is typically displayed on the home page. There is an option to reorder the default pages such that one becomes the home page and another becomes the “blog” page under Settings->Reading. It goes without saying that you cannot remove those two specific pages if you have this set.
This isn’t the default configuration, though. The blog entries (also known as “Posts”) need a place to reside. If you don’t want them to appear on the website’s home page, you can give them a Page to live on, and that’s where they do.
WordPress is available for free.
There are two parts to your WordPress installation:
The filesystem’s structure is present.
The content of your website is actually stored in the database.
Therefore, you should erase the WordPress database and all of the files (likely everything in your public_html directory). Make a backup beforehand, and think about keeping the database on hand in case you decide to change your mind or require part of the information.
After your public_html folder has been cleared, add your updated contents there.
Visit your site’s dashboard and navigate to Settings → General (Or, Hosting → Settings if using WP-Admin). Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select “Delete your site permanently.
To delete a WordPress blog completely:
For self-hosted blogs, backup files using FTP or plugins like blogVault. Access cPanel, navigate to “File Manager,” delete all blog files in “public_html,” and remove the domain via “Addon Domains.”
For WordPress.com blogs, export content via “Tools,” delete in “Settings,” confirm via email, and handle domains appropriately. Always keep backups as deletion is permanent.