Where to set up your blog
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Where to Set Up Shop Your Blog
Honestly, your platform doesn’t really matter. It’s all about personal preference. Let’s go over some pros and cons of the major blogging platforms.
Which is best?
Pros Free and has no ads Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
Cons Can’t customize blog post link structure Limited design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog – Google
does
Your URL:yourblog.blogspot.com
Blogger.com
Pros Free Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
Cons Your blog may display ads to non-logged
in visitors Can’t customize blog link structure Limited free design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog –
Automattic does
Your URL:yourblog.wordpress.org
Wordpress.org
Pros Free Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
Cons Can’t customize blog link structure Limited free design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog – Tumblr
does
Your URL:yourblog.tumblr.com
Tumblr
Pros You own your blog Can customize blog post link structure Can control if and how you monetize your
blog
Cons Must buy a domain name and web
hosting plan Responsible for security and maintenance
of your blog Must back up your blog yourself
Your URL:WHATEVER YOU WANT
Wordpress.com
If you’re looking for free and easy Blogger and Wordpress.org are both great options.
If you’re looking for something a little more unique, Tumblr is the way to go.
If you want full customizability and are okay with the costs, go with Wordpress.com
If you are okay sharing with a more limited audience and/or plan on posting less frequently use Facebook Notes or LinkedIn.
**Remember, you can always change where your blog is.
So which one?
Time To Set Up!