Wordpress vs Blogger

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Wordpress vs Blogger

Which side of the blogging table are you on? Do you prefer Wordpress or Blogger? Which is better in your opinion?

I'm a Wordpress fan myself, but when I started I had all Blogger blogs. Both have their pros and cons. I'll present both their strengths and weaknesses here, and let you decide.

Please join the debate, or let us know in the comment section what you think.

YOUR TURN! 

Which Is Better?

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Wordpress

anthropos says:

I have one blog on blogger and several on Wordpress. There is no comparison. Wordpress is much more versativel.

Posted January 08, 2009

seedplanter says:

Wordpress works better for people who like to add creative touches. Blogger sites pretty much look the same. Wordpress allows extra HTML and widgets, and I've found ways to experiment with a new look. Lots more flexible. My photoblog is at Wordpress and my other blog is at Blogger, simply because I started out there first.

Posted October 15, 2008

barose says:

I think Wordpress is better. Blogger is OK if you running a personal blog and/or don't really care how much traffic you receive. If you're running a business blog, Wordpress rocks.

Posted October 11, 2008

COOSQUIDOOX says:

I use both. My recommendation in term of using. I would say wordpress has got more functionality and more options than Blogger.but I love'em both.

Posted May 25, 2008

SivartM says:

I guess I'd have to say Wordpress, but I use Blogger anyway.

Posted May 22, 2008

jeffwend says:

I agree with Derickkwa, I really do like blogger, but wordpress has way more options. I think blogger is the best blog for first time bloggers though.

Posted May 20, 2008

derrickkwa says:

I've used both before, but Wordpress gets the nod for me. They're both as easy to use, but Wordpress has got more functionality and more options. Blogger doesn't even have proper pages support.

Posted May 04, 2008

fefe says:

I think Wordpress is best, but blogger is good too and maybe easier.

Posted April 27, 2008

Rock_The_Ice says:

Wordpress FTW! Akismet, a simple interface and loads of design options win it for me.

Posted April 23, 2008

Blogger

TheGreenerMe says:

I use Blogger, but I can't say that I'm impressed with their customization. It's very easy to use though, and I haven't used Wordpress (yet), so I have to say Blogger.

Posted January 23, 2009

CleanerLife says:

I think Blogger is much better, but I haven't tried Wordpress on a domain I own. I have free blogs on Blogger and free Wordpress and the Blogger blog was the easier one to set up and customize.

I also enjoy finding other Squidoo Bloggers and using the follow feature to follow their blog. It feels similar to the fanclub on Squidoo, and you can show the blogs you are following as your blogroll.

Posted December 09, 2008

poutine says:

I like Blogger better as I find it much easier to handle.

Posted September 22, 2008

ANDRI says:

blogger could get money wordpress not

Posted September 19, 2008

Mynde_Mayfield says:

Blogger is better. Easier to get started. Flexible. Free.

Wordpress has a few more powerful features, is a bit more complicated to install and use. If my clients wanted hired me as their Web professional, I would probably use Wordpress.

However, my clients want to be in control of their own content & web presence and Blogger is excellent for getting them started quickly and easily.

Posted September 18, 2008

Joan4 says:

Blogger is by far easier for beginners and non-techie folks like me. I use both, but find that I post on my blogger blog more frequently -- just because it is simpler for me.

Posted May 29, 2008

CherylK says:

I blog and have my own domain name. It's easy to do and the price is right!

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Posted May 19, 2008

XP says:

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Posted April 23, 2008

 
 
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The Pros of Using Wordpress 

When I talk about Wordpress here, I'm going to talk about a self-hosted Wordpress blog, from Wordpress.org.

1. The ability to customize your blog theme.

2. Wordpress is free, you only have hosting costs.

3. Most hosts offer one click installation through Akismet.

4. The Wordpress community has developed hundreds of plugins to help improve the Wordpress functionality.

5. You can choose from hundreds of free themes if you don't want to invest in a custom theme for your blog.

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The Cons Of Using Wordpress 

1. You have to pay to have your Wordpress blog hosted.

2. Frequent releases of new versions.

3. Plugins are created, and maintained by 3rd parties, and are not supported by Wordpress itself if you encounter a problem.

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A Wordpress Blog About Squidoo 

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The Pros of Using Blogger 

1. It's free

2. It's easy to use. The dashboard is easily navigated.

3. Free domain name hosting.

4. 1G of free photo space through Picasa.

A Blogger Blog About Squidoo 

I Squidoo Do You? by Susan52

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The Cons of Using Blogger 

1. There are not as many options for customizing your blog.

2. Some people look down on Blogger blogs.

3. Unless you purchase your own domain name and point it to your Blogger blog your stuck with a xxx.blogspot.com domain name.

 

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JackiSefton wrote...

I use both but I guess I would have to give it to WordPress. I haven't used their self hosted version yet but am about to try it.

ReplyPosted May 10, 2009

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kiwisoutback wrote...

I'm on the fence. I'm relatively new to Wordpress and find it much harder to find plugins. The dashboard is also a mess compared to Blogger, but I agree, Blogger blogs don't look as good as Wordpress. Once I get the hang of it, I'm sure I'll say Wordpress, but right now the convenience of Blogger is great.

ReplyPosted April 27, 2009

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financialadvisers4U wrote...

I am just now learning about all these different "blog" worlds. This really helped me to understand the difference.

ReplyPosted April 07, 2009

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Jimmie wrote...

Thanks for this lens. I want to get my own domain, and this is very helpful.

ReplyPosted February 24, 2009

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TheGreenerMe wrote...

Nice work! Blogger blogs are sort of "looked down on" in some ways due to the lack of customization (and the fact that it's free).

ReplyPosted January 23, 2009

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PattB wrote...

Thanks for this lens, Linette, this is very useful for me. I'm new to blogging and had only set up my iWeb blog. I wanted to check out WordPress, and was surprised to find WordPress does have a free blog, which is often not mentioned in comparisons-is it new?(wordpress.com as opposed to .org) I set one up and it was very easy, and lots of templates are available to customize the appearance. I understand the hosted WordPress is supposed to be better for business, and it has all kinds of cool plug-ins, but I've also heard it's challenging to use so haven't gone there yet...Haven't tried blogger. Great lens! Pat

ReplyPosted December 19, 2008

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Jewelsofawe wrote...

I have both and am not sure which I like better. I do tend to use my wordpress one most.

ReplyPosted September 28, 2008

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spirituality wrote...

I'm featuring this lens on my lens with video tutorials about blogging. http://www.squidoo.com/blogging-tutorial

ReplyPosted September 23, 2008

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poutine wrote...

I much prefer Blogger for his easiness of use.
I sometimes publish some posts on WordPress but find it much more dificult to use.
Poutine

ReplyPosted September 22, 2008

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Mynde_Mayfield wrote...

Excellent Lens Linette. I teach people how to blog and build websites using blogger and we're always answering the question of which is better. I am including a link to this lens as a resource in some of our articles. You rock!

ReplyPosted September 18, 2008

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lemonsqueezy wrote...

I am a new blogger (via blogger) and I like the info that you include about wordpress. It is good food for thought. 5*

ReplyPosted September 18, 2008

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TopStyleTravel wrote

Interesting info since I am new to this and need all the info I can get.

Reply Posted May 26, 2008

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Tony Matos wrote

Nice lens, very helpful, keep up the great work, thanks.

Reply Posted May 23, 2008

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jeffwend wrote...

Great work here on the compare and contrast of Blogger and Wordpress. Blessings for you

ReplyPosted May 20, 2008

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CherylK wrote...

This lens is just what I needed to see because I'm going to be starting another blog so need all the info I can get.

ReplyPosted May 19, 2008

 


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