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MacosNerd
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May 27, 2008, 07:52 PM
 
I saw that you could download wordpress and presumably have a blog on your own webhost. I'm curious as to the advantages/disadvantages of setting this up vs. using wordpress.com to host your blogs.
     
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May 27, 2008, 08:07 PM
 
try tumblr.com, its what all the cool kids use.
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May 27, 2008, 08:15 PM
 
Originally Posted by Peter View Post
try tumblr.com, its what all the cool kids use.
None of the cool kids I know use it.

Advantages: you own it, you can install addons.
Disadvantages: you have to install, maintain, and pay for it.

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May 27, 2008, 08:17 PM
 
Disadvantage: You have to have an existing Web host and database access.
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May 27, 2008, 08:48 PM
 
Ok, so Starman's and Chuckit's point is that I have much more flexibility because I own it and I can install add ons.

the downside is that I need to have a web host with database access (what web host doesn't offer database access at this point) which cost money as opposed to a free arrangement with a hosted blog (is that the right terminology.)

I'm curious to here from folks who prefer using the hosted blogs like blogspot over setting up your own.
     
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May 27, 2008, 08:48 PM
 
Blogspot blows. I had it for a while, but you can't backup your blog. You CAN do some mojo to pseudo-backitup, but it's a joke.

If you were to go with a pre-hosting site, use wordpress.com

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May 27, 2008, 08:56 PM
 
I just pulled blogspot out of the air, because I know a friend uses that, I've not done any research into any blog providers. I'm more curious as to why would I want to go that route when I can download wordpress for free and set up my own site
     
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May 27, 2008, 09:03 PM
 
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May 27, 2008, 09:06 PM
 
Originally Posted by MacosNerd View Post
I just pulled blogspot out of the air, because I know a friend uses that, I've not done any research into any blog providers. I'm more curious as to why would I want to go that route when I can download wordpress for free and set up my own site
There really isn't a reason. Free hosting services are for people unwilling or unable to set up a blog for themselves. There's no particular advantage to them if you're willing and able.
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May 27, 2008, 09:11 PM
 
cool thanks.

I'm comparing wordpress and moveable type now, seeing which one I like to work with
     
   
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