Brigitte Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Do you use Blogger, Wordpress.com, another free service, or do you host your own? I am ready to start, but don't know where. TIA, Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) I liked Wordpress's service, but they make it hard to customize your blog past a certain point. I switched over to Blogger, and it's been very easy. There are loads of free templates out there that just plug right into Blogger, and I haven't had many problems using their features. It seems pretty dolt-proof, which was exactly what I needed :lol: Now if I could just find the TIME to actually blog... ETA that my template is from this designer. She is a genius, and her designs are truly gorgeous. There's another I happened across the other day, and if I can find her again, I'll link her site. She has great freebies too, and her customs are pretty affordable. Edited June 19, 2009 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Blogger...easy to customize, lots of file space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohsmom23 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I also use Blogger and have found it very easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm a blogger at Blogger!! It's easy for me to use and that's why I like it!:D Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) I have one at WordPress and one at Blogger and like both. Blogger is more user-friendly and gives you more free options for changing your template. If you have your own hosted site and can use the full WordPress platform (instead of having a free blog hosted at Wordpress.com), the edge would go to WordPress. I do not recommend HomeschoolBlogger, as they have too many technical issues and aren't particularly user-friendly. Edited June 19, 2009 by WordGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was going with Wordpress.com, but the themes are rather limited and no advertising. The name I want to use is already in Blogger. It only has one post on it and that was in 2006. Thanks for the input, Ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgilli3 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I use iWeb- only because I have a Mac, and it's part of the program- otherwise, I would probably use Wordpress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Then the next question is...Where did you get your theme/template? Did you pay for it or was it free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Then the next question is...Where did you get your theme/template? Did you pay for it or was it free? http://hotbliggityblog.com/ -- free with a tasteful little ad in the upper left hand side. Some designs are really busy, but many are interesting. I change almost weekly now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ah-ha!!! I found the other one! http://smittenblogdesignsgallery.blogspot.com/ I'm so glad I did, because I foresee changing my blog look in the near future, and I really liked some of her stuff :lol: There's also this one too: http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thank you, everyone. I appreciate all the links and tips. Ya'll are the best! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 http://hotbliggityblog.com/ -- free with a tasteful little ad in the upper left hand side. Some designs are really busy, but many are interesting. I change almost weekly now! This is the best!!! Especially for non-computer people like me. Thanks so much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Blogger. I was a total newbie when I started and found it easy to learn and easy to keep learning. Jump in- it's a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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