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Mac Write · May 30, 2005, 05:12 PM

It's time for me to start a blog. I need help though. I want to run it on my new domain and run it from PHP/MySQL. I want an easy template system for making a unique look etc. I also want people to be able leave comments etc.

So what is the best software out there to do this?

osxisfun · May 30, 2005, 05:13 PM

wordpress.

php. mysql. themes.

pretty nice.

Randman · May 30, 2005, 05:15 PM

iBlog is easy enough. I'm using it with .mac and it fits my needs so far. I've added comments and a site meter as well. Still learning my way around it but it's doing fine so far.

Mac Write · May 30, 2005, 06:08 PM

Looking into Wordpress now (testing it out). As for iBlog played with it when it was free with .Mac and has to continually upload etc. Wordpress is the front runer at present.

turtle777 · May 31, 2005, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

Looking into Wordpress now (testing it out). As for iBlog played with it when it was free with .Mac and has to continually upload etc. Wordpress is the front runer at present.

You should stop posting RIGHT NOW !

-t

- - e r i k - - · May 31, 2005, 01:43 PM

Why do people even bother with anything else than http://www.movabletype.com/ ?

Randman · May 31, 2005, 01:46 PM

Does it work with .Mac?

Mastrap · May 31, 2005, 01:51 PM

Another vote for MT. WordPress is fine, but MT has it beat in functionality and features. YMMV of course.

starman · May 31, 2005, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Why do people even bother with anything else than http://www.movabletype.com/ ?

Exactly. I tried WordPress and it's non-intuitive and I don't like how the control panel is laid out. MT all the way.

Mike

Mac Write · May 31, 2005, 03:40 PM

Can't access moveable type. Site has exceeded it's bandwidth. Is it Free, PHP/MySQL? I love out Word Press is PHP/MySQL and XML and CSS.

starman · May 31, 2005, 03:41 PM

It's http://www.movabletype.org

Mike

Mac Write · May 31, 2005, 03:50 PM

Ya I did a search. It does seem better. can you guys give me links to your blogs so I can compare? Which version did you buy etc? What constitutes a commercial site (since I want to make money) etc?

OwlBoy · May 31, 2005, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Why do people even bother with anything else than http://www.movabletype.com/ ?

$$$? looks like MT is not a free solution.

Oh I see, there is a free version...

-Owl

Mastrap · May 31, 2005, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

Ya I did a search. It does seem better. can you guys give me links to your blogs so I can compare? Which version did you buy etc? What constitutes a commercial site (since I want to make money) etc?

One of the good things about MT is that you can use it to create static html pages. It's powering my entire Personal Site. I bought the personal edition myself. You can always download and install the free trial and see if it works for you. There are, to the best of my knowledge, no restrictions on the actual application. The payment system is, or was when I last looked, honour based.

Mac Write · May 31, 2005, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

One of the good things about MT is that you can use it to create static html pages. It's powering my entire Personal Site. I bought the personal edition myself. You can always download and install the free trial and see if it works for you. There are, to the best of my knowledge, no restrictions on the actual application. The payment system is, or was when I last looked, honour based.

That's good to know. My problem is installing is hard. CGI is so server intensive. I am trying to install it and it's not easy to say the least.

- - e r i k - - · May 31, 2005, 04:54 PM

MovableType is well worth the money. I've used it for four years and had no qualms about paying for it. (I got a double discount for being both a beta-tester and for having already donated).

Mac Write · May 31, 2005, 04:56 PM

I am getting forbidden on all the CGI scripts (CGI is now enabled on my dev server).

cc_foo · May 31, 2005, 05:08 PM

Hi.

I'd just like to add that I use ecto. With BlogSpot. Yea, non-programmer you see. Can only dream. Maybe one day.

The author of ecto seems like a cool dude. Versiontracker.

Mastrap · May 31, 2005, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

That's good to know. My problem is installing is hard. CGI is so server intensive. I am trying to install it and it's not easy to say the least.

Check the installation guide. MT can be installed in multiple configurations. I am running my install with a mySQL database. It's easier than it looks.

OwlBoy · May 31, 2005, 05:20 PM

I guess I never noted what I use, I use Wordpress. Its a rather simple system, yet powerful.

http://www.owlboy.com/blog/

-Owl

Kenneth · May 31, 2005, 06:20 PM

I use WordPress as well. It's pretty easy to maintain and install/upgrade.

Mastrap · May 31, 2005, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by OwlBoy

I guess I never noted what I use, I use Wordpress. Its a rather simple system, yet powerful.

http://www.owlboy.com/blog/

-Owl

That's a nice looking blog

Mac Write · May 31, 2005, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Check the installation guide. MT can be installed in multiple configurations. I am running my install with a mySQL database. It's easier than it looks.

It is easy to install if CGI is enabled, and you have DB:MySQL installed (which I don't on default Panther Server nor Tiger Client). so off to shared hosting I a go.

- - e r i k - - · Jun 1, 2005, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by cc_foo

Hi.

I'd just like to add that I use ecto. With BlogSpot. Yea, non-programmer you see. Can only dream. Maybe one day.

The author of ecto seems like a cool dude. Versiontracker.

Ah yes, ecto. I designed the icons there you know

Well, until he decided he wanted an all aqua-look instead and I passed on the re-design. The application-icon is still mine though. And yes, Adriaan is cool

Mac Write · Jun 1, 2005, 04:07 PM

My blog has a new home http://blog.trevorharrison.net

Randman · Jun 1, 2005, 04:10 PM

You're sure this time?

Mac Write · Jun 1, 2005, 09:54 PM

Yes 100%. since I am now paying for hosting. well the software could change in the future, but the URL won't.

Gamoe · Jun 1, 2005, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

Yes 100%. since I am now paying for hosting. well the software could change in the future, but the URL won't.

I highly recommend Nucleus CMS. It's PHP, pretty user-friendly, customizable, expandable, completely open-source, and has a whole support group behind it. It is my software of choice for my own blog.

Mac Write · Jun 2, 2005, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Gabriel Morales

I highly recommend Nucleus CMS. It's PHP, pretty user-friendly, customizable, expandable, completely open-source, and has a whole support group behind it. It is my software of choice for my own blog.

Thanks for the info. Testing on my Dev server - install was super easy. wish I had known this before I signed up for paid hosting. seem nicer then the CGI blob that Movable Type is (was a real pain in the *** to install.