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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.

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The Pros of Using Wordpress

2490820744_1e1c841086.jpg?v=0When 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 Fantastico or Simple Scripts.

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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Back Me Up, You Lovely People!

Because You Know I'm Right...

Add your favorite Wordpress blogs here! =] All new additions must be approved before they appear on this list. If the blog content is questionable, or it is not a Wordpress blog, it will be deleted and not added.

I reserve the right to delete any blog from this list, even after it has been approved. Any blog that has not been updated in over a year will be deleted.

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http://www.wordpresshowto.biz/blog

Great Wordpress How To site, gives you lots of adv more...3 points

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The Home and Garden Cafe

Home decor, in the garden, recipes and more.2 points

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Poptastic Tees: graphic tees with a retro kick

Shop for retro graphic tees & gifts. We have f more...2 points

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All Considering - spiritual ponderings

Considering life, spiritual growth and more.1 point

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Speaking Jackass

a history of a boy and girl....a serial story that more...1 point

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www.buanacainte.wordpress.com

A fantastic blog which is in its early stages, it more...1 point

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Theosophist - blogs from the path

The intention of this site is to offer give space more...0 points

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http://www.kiwisoutback.wordpress.com

The best travel lenses Squidoo has to offer!0 points

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http://www.booksaroundtheclock.wordpress.com

Selling online, random topics, photography, and mo more...0 points

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Saving the world, one book at a time!

On Crabbysbeach which uses Wordpress. A spin off o more...0 points

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Off The Record With Debbie & Tony

Debbie and Tony their lives and loves and Squidoo more...0 points

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Squid Blogs

Squidblogs is a free blog where Squidoo lensmaster more...0 points

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The Laughline - The Funniest Jokes Pictures and Videos

The Laughline top quality humor with good clean jo more...0 points

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Practical Homeschooling - %u2026recreating the future one child at a time!

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http://www.thediscipleproject.net/

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About Sabah

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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.

My Favorite Wordpress Book

WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

by: Lisa Sabin-Wilson

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Unlike other blog hosts, WordPress gives you the ability to create a blog that is tailored to your own tastes and needs. Sure, the codes, tags, and terminology can seem a little intimidating at first, but WordPress for Dummies breaks it all down to show you just how intuitive, friendly, and extensible the software really is.

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Add Your Favorite Blogger Blog Here

Show the world how great Blogger is!

All submissions will go into pending mode until they've been looked at and approved. If the blog is not a Blogspot blog, it will be deleted. I also reserve the right to delete any blog on the list with questionable content, or that has not been updated in over a year.

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Lenses And Thoughts From A Giant Squid

Squidoo lensbuilding tips and thoughts from jeffwe more...5 points

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United Hockey Blades

United Hockey Blades is a place where hockey fans more...3 points

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My Green Doc Blog | Go Green * Be Green * Live Green * Love Green

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Building Relationships & Staying Connected!

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Green For A Cleaner Life Blog

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Caza Creations

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elizabeth henry-hooker photography

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cs interiors

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Self Proclaimed Die Expert

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String Girl sees the World

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Laura Faire

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Thoughts from Eryn Lasgallen

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Haunted Places and Ghost Stories in San Antonio Texas

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Bloggin' by abitosunshine!

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Ruthi Reads!

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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.

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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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Wordpress

satto76 says:

I like WordPress for the flexibility, but Blogger is equally good. If you focus on blogging tools don't matter much. The new update has given Blogger a new look, but I have seen many people still like the classic look.

Posted February 17, 2012

HorseThinkery says:

I seem to have found myself using Wordpress these days, although I have used Blogger in the past. Very happy with Wordpress and have no particular desire to go back to Blogger :)

Posted January 27, 2012

cuitlotus says:

Wordpress is the best for me. It is so easy to use and you can transform a dull theme to a very beautiful one. I've got a blogger acct. but I still stick to my WordPress acct. 4 me wordpress is the best.....

Posted January 21, 2012

Afteretc says:

i have used both. i wish javascript was useable in wordpress - unless it is and i haven't figured it out.

Posted January 20, 2012

SergioBatista says:

I think you can't compare wordpress.org with blogger as they are not targeting the same market. Blogger is better when comparing with wordpress.com, because it allows you to have ads, to make custom themes and is just as easy to use. Wordpress.org is an upgraded version that has no serious competition from Google, maybe GoogleSites.

Posted January 18, 2012

DesmondDiz says:

I am all about self hosting word press if I am not building my own custom web site. This is only because I have not even considered using blogger, but maybe for my next site I will give it a go so I can make a more informed decision in the future. Very great post and well put together.

Posted January 11, 2012

JaredBroker says:

Hosted Wordpress allows you to keep control of your own content and allows much easier tweaks for SEO. When your content is on Blogger, you are at the mercy of Google. No good!

Posted December 31, 2011

Tolovaj says:

I use both and both has pros and con. For me wordpress works slightly better at the moment.

Posted December 31, 2011

yarddog2k says:

I much prefer my self-hosted WordPress blog. I have control over my content and my blog cannot be wiped out because of some TOS crap. Blogger did this to me and gave no explanation as to why. Now I don't trust Free blogging platforms. Not even WordPress.com

Posted December 28, 2011

eternaljoi says:

WordPress! Started blogging a couple of years ago. First Blogger, then WordPress.com and for over a year,WordPress.org. HTML still challenges me but learning it has been a real accomplishment.

Posted December 25, 2011

jadehorseshoe says:

WP seems more powerful and is easier to master.

Posted December 20, 2011

kendrafowler says:

Blogger does not need any technical knowledge to run a blog which is not so in the case of Wordpress. But Wordpress has so many interesting features that will make my blog look so unique- this is what I love about Wordpress.

Posted December 20, 2011

fullofshoes says:

hmmmm... lots to think about. So far, I'm a HostGator and Wordpress lover. Always willing to keep options open though.

Posted December 14, 2011

JanezKranjski says:

I use mostly self hosted wordpress cms and I lovin' it.

Posted December 02, 2011

danteowong says:

duh..wordpress is the best. Period!

Posted November 30, 2011

Blogger

NickyT says:

I'm having a tough time leaving Blogger, though Wordpress is more powerful. I think I'll stick with what I know: Blogger :)

Posted December 21, 2011

MamaMarketer says:

For a small business, how do these two compare to Type Pad? I currently have my personal blog at Blogger and I like it.

Posted November 28, 2011

Paula7928 says:

Blogger is so easy and I find Wordpress cumbersome.

Posted November 15, 2011

waldenthree.net says:

Thanks so much for this wonderful Lens. I do not have a Wordpress Blog yet, but have a few Blogger blogs recenlty. It would be helpful to have some comments on your marketing strategy for each, Wordpress and Blogger. HOw do you get people to join ? On Wordpress, I like the fact that it's hosted at your webhosting service. I have a wonderful webhosting service for many years, very inexpensive and the tech support is the best !. I went through some terrible webhosting services before I foound Jaguarpc.com abut five years ago. Welcome linking with you and may i join one of your wordpress blog where we have mutual interests as a good way to explore synergy on business topics in future ?

Posted November 02, 2011

Morgannafay says:

I've used both, and like them both. If I had more money I may go with wordpress, since their free service is not very good. So, in that respect they are kind of not the same thing. The reason I don't like the wordpress free blogs is that they hate zazzle links.

Posted October 27, 2011

cffutah says:

gotta find the right blog (such as squidoo)

Posted October 25, 2011

whoisbid says:

Blogger is better for me because I seem to be able to use it much easier

Posted September 23, 2011

Paula7928 says:

Blogger

Posted September 20, 2011

pyngthyngs says:

Although most of my blogs are wordpress based, the easy of use Blogger is pretty hard to match. That makes it a great place for beginners just starting off with blogging to get their feet wet. Of course its even easier because you don't have to deal with buying a domain and hosting as well. That being said, wordpress.com is just as easy as blogger/blogspot, but since this seems to be more focused on using the self-hosted version I digress.

Posted September 18, 2011

njoylife42day says:

I use Blogger myself. However, after reading this lens, I may take a look into Wordpress.

Posted September 15, 2011

stephanieelizabeth says:

I would prefer wordpress if I could afford to get all the premium options on all six or so of my blogs. I can't even afford it on one. Blogger is probably better for the average person, if you are running a business and have cash to burn, wordpress is definately the way to go!

Posted September 13, 2011

camshaw007 says:

Blogger:)

Posted September 13, 2011

KitandCaboodle says:

I use blogger and they now have more themes to choose from.

Posted September 11, 2011

Blackmetallic says:

They both have pros and cons.
Wordpress is more customizable, but Blogger has potential especially with the new 2011 update.

Posted September 07, 2011

ladykreiznah says:

Wordpress is too complicated for people who are not familiar with HTML. Worse, you can get your site hacked from getting the templates.

Posted August 27, 2011

 
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