How can I build a new site without disturbing current site?

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How to build a new site without disturbing current site. 

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I'm the new webmaster for this account and I need to create a new  staging site while leaving the existing site operating for now. Can this be done here?

I have a site hosted here. I made a subdomain to create a new design. I do NOT want to play around with the old site, I want to start from scratch, but most of the tutorials are about transferring existing files and databases. How do I start from scratch?

Tuturials and questions answered here are about transferring existing files and databases. Or bringing in a website built somewhere else. I want to create from scratch a new design and replace the existing one entirely. I have the subdomain made, what's next?

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anonymous
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Hello Rebecca, 


Thank you for your question. For direct assistance with getting your account set up, I recommend contacting our Technical Support team:

https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/amp/how-to-get-great-technical-support/

Best Regards, 

Alyssa K. 

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It depends on what kind of staging site you need. In most cases, creating a subdomain for development purposes can achieve the desired effect, and we definitely support that approach. If you're using WordPress, however, there is an even easier alternative. An InMotion Hosting account gives you free access to BoldGrid premium features, which includes access to Cloud WordPress, a service that lets you create WordPress staging sites with a few clicks.

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Rebecca Angel

Thank you for replying. Unfortunately, I'm such a beginner, most of what you said is way ahead. I'm not using anything, wordpress or otherwise. I'm literally just starting out. Someone else built my site and now I'm in charge. So...my next step is to forget the subdomain thing, and click Wordpress? Feel free to point me in another direction for help. 

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anonymous
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Hello Rebecca, 


Thank you for your question. For direct assistance with getting your account set up, I recommend contacting our Technical Support team:

https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/amp/how-to-get-great-technical-support/

Best Regards, 

Alyssa K.