Domain Mapping

I own a bluehost account and I use that to run a WordPress website. – https://theopinionatedindian.com/ .

If I were to pay $13 a year, I would have the same degree of control as I previously did. But in addition I’d get featured in the WordPress reader and a bigger wordpress audience correct? And WordPress users can “Follow, Like and reblog” my posts and blogs. Is that about right?

Basically what I am asking for is, if I shell $13 a year; does that mean I enjoy the benefits of a wordpress.com user (featured in WordPress reader,etc) and enjoy the privileges that owning a domain gives you (customization and plugins, using .com/wpadmin to make changes etc).

Thanks much. Cheers

The blog I need help with is theopinionatedindian.com.

ps: I am sorry, if this isn’t the place to post this query.