Thinking Of Starting A Blog - Worth my Time?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Swordfish, Jul 18, 2005.

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    I'm thinking of starting a personal blog relating the my web design business and the experiences I go through as I grow it.

    I would either buy a unique domain name or do it as a subdomain of my web company address.

    Is it worth my time?

    I'd probably use wordpress, as I like the features.

    Mike
     
    Swordfish, Jul 18, 2005 IP
  2. dct

    dct Finder of cool gadgets

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    #2
    That depends why your doing it, if it's to make money probably not without a lot of hard work. Give it a go as it takes very little time to start with a default template, then judge whether it's worth your time or not in a month or so.
     
    dct, Jul 18, 2005 IP
  3. chachi

    chachi The other Jason

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    I think it is worth it. If you have the server to host it on, you really can't lose much and it is a nice outlet sometimes to just write about things that are on your mind. I would use WordPress or Moveable Type rather than blogger.com's deal. I really like WP.
     
    chachi, Jul 18, 2005 IP
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    marcel Well-Known Member

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    I launched one today. And I'm looking for a guest bloggers for a host of tech related blogs.
     
    marcel, Jul 18, 2005 IP
  5. Foxy

    Foxy Chief Natural Foodie

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    Use it as main domain but as a "module" to the index . php - otherwise if it is important to be sub to the other domain do that

    It keeps "fresh" material upfront

    Word Press is SE friendly and controllable against SPAM so should be of choice :)
     
    Foxy, Jul 18, 2005 IP
  6. Swordfish

    Swordfish Active Member

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    Sounds good. I'll keep you posted. Thanks
     
    Swordfish, Jul 18, 2005 IP
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    pcdoc Active Member

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    yes, do it as a subdomain of your web company

    it will help promote your services by giving your company increased credibility
     
    pcdoc, Jul 19, 2005 IP
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    jmoney48 Peon

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    i agree, it depends why you are making your blog
     
    jmoney48, Aug 16, 2005 IP