Blog Recommendation

Hi all,

I think it's finally time that I start my own blog. I've often had thoughts and experiences that I've wanted to share so feel a blog is the ideal media.

So I'd love to hear other peoples thoughts and recommendations on which of the many packages to use. I haven't the time or inclination to write my own CMS (why reinvent the wheel) so I'm looking for an off the shelf solution that allows some customisation.

Thanks

Al

 

WordPress or MovableType.

WordPress is free, highly customisable and generally looks like it kicks arse.

I currently Use Blogger, but I think It's crap, so will be moving over to WordPress as soon as I sort out a new server to host the site on.

 

WordPress. It rocks.

 

SEbasic... what about all your posts? Will you save them or what happens to them when you move?

Also, what's wrong with blogger?

 

I do like the idea of starting off with a simple platform, like Blogger, then moving to a more advanced solution if the need arises.

I am asumming it is relatively easy to move posts from one platform to another, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

WordPress has a very handy import facility - THe 301's may be a bit of an issue (There will be a lot to have to do), but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Shawn mentioned the main things - It isn't fancy enough for what I want to do with it. I also hate the fact I have to rely on the uber-slow Blogger servers every time I want to make a change to the site or create a new post.

 

If you have a domain I can give you some space for free for a blog [Word Press] or anything else for that matter - just donate $10 to the fund - and that goes for anybody else too.

 

Cheers for the offer Foxy. Unfortunatley, space isn't the issue - Time is

I will be making a donation to the servers soon either way (A small one from me, a bigger one from the company I work for).

 

Thats cool - the offer still stands - anytime

 

Cheers for the advice folks.
I think I'll give blogger a go for now but maybe change to Wordpress if needs must.
Foxy, if the offer of free blog hosting is open in the future I certainly may take you up on it. In fact I'll give my donation now any way.

Al

 

Thank you dcteam for the donation and yes you may take it up any time.

 

With Blogger down, again, I may move to wordpress.

 

That's what I am talking about.

The seraphim page is still working, but my actual blog just won't work. It's driving me nuts...

 

Any reason not to use mambo for a blog?

 

I don't really know to be honest with you. WP really does look like it pi$$es all over the competition which is why I would go for that.

 

Don't even bother - a heavyweight answer to a lightweight question.

I have WordPress,b2,b2evoution,Movable Type and I have tried countless others

As SEbasic "honestly" puts it

Heheheheh lol

 

SEbasic - Keep me informed on how the move from blogger to WP goes. I may be doing it too.

 

I'll let you know - It may take a while before I get it done though.

It all depends how complicated the process is and how much work I have on my plate for clients.

 

They make it sound so easy. I may give it a go if I feel like a challenge tomorrow. I just don't want to loose everything.