I am new to blogging, and am using Blogger. What do you use, and why? I am trying to figure out if I should switch to WordPress, or stay with Blogger. Is there a difference?
I have used both but I prefer wordpress. Although I'm made that the badge for " She Writes" doesn't work at all! Wordpress seems to be easier to me. What do you prefer?
Okay, I have yet another reason why Wordpress is better than Blogger. Feedburner has been bought by Google, and what used to be easy is now another two-step because you have to sign in to google to be confirmed. Not so with Wordpress, who just let's you leave your email address to follow. ARGH. I usually walk away rather than remember my password for the google address I never use because I don't need it and only signed up for it so no one else could use it in business...... Yes, this is a rant, I guess. I don't like simple things made annoying.
BTW, there is a good page to know about on wordpress for learning things faster -- especially if you are nto completely new to blogging but new to wordpress:
I tried both for several months and dropped blogger. Wordpress seems more professional, doesn't set limits the way blogger did, and it is sooo much easier in terms of the dashboard. I use the layout "Twenty Ten" for all three of my blogs and they look different but are easy for me to work with. I will put my blogs up; I just joined the group. I blog for our museum conservation/restoration business, as a foodie, and as an artist/writer.
Lorraine, that would make sense for the TOS and thank you for posting the clarification/correction! I looked up WP.com's TOS after reading/replying to this thread. Their TOS reads very similarly to Blogger's/Google. Agreed, not as dire as they sound and my apologies for any misinformation. A good example of why not to read something out of context - yikes!
On a related note to TOS as well as WP vs Blogger: I learned that Blogger's TOS are more lenient in regards to monetization than WP.com's TOS are. From what I can tell, Blogger allows monetization using AdSense and affiliate programs, such as the Amazon Associates program. (Grain of salt disclaimer: I haven't done as much research about Blogger & monetization since I was primarily concerned with my blog at WP.com.) WP.com only just started WordAds, which you have to apply for. Also, while it seems that some people e-mail WP support to see if they can put affiliate links on their sites so those blogs don't get shut down (!), WP.com generally discourages advertising even with upgraded blogs. I was a little disappointed with this since the only reason I wanted to use ads was to pay for part of the upgrade fee and I thought it would be nice to given a few cents (literally, cents) for referring someone to a book or movie I already was going to refer them to. ...For me, that's another reason to self-host and use WP.org.
I'm right there with ya! Are you doing the AtoZChallenge?
I have used both but I prefer wordpress. Although I'm made that the badge for " She Writes" doesn't work at all! Wordpress seems to be easier to me. What do you prefer?
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I use WordPress and have been very happy with it. Been using it since August of last year and have no complaints.
Switched to WordPress two weeks ago. I'm still working out the kinks but really enjoy it.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for starting this thread.
Next question, if I want to use video posts should I get the .org version with premium plan?
Thanks for helping me sort this out. My goal is to begin a successful blog in 2014. The sooner the better!
Okay, I have yet another reason why Wordpress is better than Blogger. Feedburner has been bought by Google, and what used to be easy is now another two-step because you have to sign in to google to be confirmed. Not so with Wordpress, who just let's you leave your email address to follow. ARGH. I usually walk away rather than remember my password for the google address I never use because I don't need it and only signed up for it so no one else could use it in business...... Yes, this is a rant, I guess. I don't like simple things made annoying.
BTW, there is a good page to know about on wordpress for learning things faster -- especially if you are nto completely new to blogging but new to wordpress:
http://learn.wordpress.com/quick-start-guide/ Learn Wordpress! Good tips.
Bye, Kate
I tried both for several months and dropped blogger. Wordpress seems more professional, doesn't set limits the way blogger did, and it is sooo much easier in terms of the dashboard. I use the layout "Twenty Ten" for all three of my blogs and they look different but are easy for me to work with. I will put my blogs up; I just joined the group. I blog for our museum conservation/restoration business, as a foodie, and as an artist/writer.
Lorraine, that would make sense for the TOS and thank you for posting the clarification/correction! I looked up WP.com's TOS after reading/replying to this thread. Their TOS reads very similarly to Blogger's/Google. Agreed, not as dire as they sound and my apologies for any misinformation. A good example of why not to read something out of context - yikes!
On a related note to TOS as well as WP vs Blogger: I learned that Blogger's TOS are more lenient in regards to monetization than WP.com's TOS are. From what I can tell, Blogger allows monetization using AdSense and affiliate programs, such as the Amazon Associates program. (Grain of salt disclaimer: I haven't done as much research about Blogger & monetization since I was primarily concerned with my blog at WP.com.) WP.com only just started WordAds, which you have to apply for. Also, while it seems that some people e-mail WP support to see if they can put affiliate links on their sites so those blogs don't get shut down (!), WP.com generally discourages advertising even with upgraded blogs. I was a little disappointed with this since the only reason I wanted to use ads was to pay for part of the upgrade fee and I thought it would be nice to given a few cents (literally, cents) for referring someone to a book or movie I already was going to refer them to. ...For me, that's another reason to self-host and use WP.org.
Leanne, thank you for starting this discussion!
Thanks for all the wonderful information and input, Ladies! I really appreciate it!