General Discussions

**Jackie2006** · 01:49 AM

Hi all,

I just would like to know that if a person wants to create a new free blog what site/service/platform will you recommend him? Also let me know why.

Thanks
Jackie

**naruto** · 11-29-2006, 08:55 AM

WORDPRESS!!! , no blogging software can beat wordpress? Why Wordpress is very Search Engine friendly,, it is better than Blogger.. Wordpress supports traceback and Ping... Wordpress is easy to install , and easy to change the templates... , if you know PHP you can modify the script to suit your needs.

**Mooofasa** · 11-29-2006, 09:44 AM

Actually, I much prefer ExpressionEngine Core to WordPress. It makes life easier as you don't need plugins or abusing the system just to show recent posts.

It all depends on your personal tastes. Try before you use, don't just go on community recommendations. Try WordPress, TextPattern, ExpressionEngine, sNews, etc then decided.

**Jackie2006** · 01:51 AM

Thanks for all the replies, My Requirements and limitations are

1) I can't manage scripts and coding but can do small tweaking.
2) I do not have my own server so want a free hosting service.

But I am not sure whether blogspot is a good idea for long term. I have also started a thread Is "Blogspot good for serious and long term blogging?"

Thanks once again for all the help.

**AjiNIMC** · 12-03-2006, 01:18 PM

I recently wrote one article on why blogspot will die soon. Can I put a link to the article at WMW (it is available under community building forum)?

The biggest factor is "no community involvement" for blogspot development. They think they can make the things perfect. "Community vs experts", I will always bet my money on community and thats wordpress. I myself had done some plugins for wordpress.

Blogspot is good for phase 1 of blogging as it is simple to start with but not good for second phase which needs advance integration with other products (some will be non-google). Blog is 75% about content and blogger but rest 25% can make some big change. 25% is about integration and promotion.
The problem with wordpress is that it was never accepted as a platform. I have already made the code open source where you can create multi blogs using wordpress as platform (one installation but multi blogs). If I have the permission I can put the link to the complete article.

For free blog hosts you can go for wordpress.com, blogsome.com, hedir.com and many more sites that run wordpress as platform. Ask following questions to the host

1) Why are you providing me a blog free? What will you get from it?
2) How will you help me with marketing?
3) What flexibility I have in editing my blog?

Thanks,
Aji

**Mohab** · 01-31-2007, 04:35 AM

Here's a really stupid question:

Drumroll please...

Why do people blog? I mean why do people like to tell everyone what their private opinions and thoughts are. I feel the internet has collected enough info about me so I don't want to offer more.