Blogger vs. WordPress
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This is a great subject for me since I have 14 Blogger sites. Franky Blogger has added some great new tools and is, without a doubt, much easier to use. And, I must say that Google has done a great job improving the process.
So, why switch to WordPress? I must 1st mention that I am not talking about WordPress.com (the free version). If that is what you are considering, I would stay where you are. WordPress.org ( the self-hosted version) has many features, plug-ins, cooll templates, etc. that I just couldn’t resist.
The primary motivation, initially, was to own my domain without redirecting it to a .blogspot URL. While the Google algorithms are an enigma at best, it is clear to me that redirecting or forwarding a URL does not help your position in the search engines.
So, WordPress, here I come. I will be sharing great tools, widgets, and plug-ins as I discover more of the OVER 2,000 options.
7 Comments
April 5th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
It will be interesting to hear about your experience as you progress with WordPress.
Thanks
May 1st, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Once again you’re the master at ferreting out the wheat from the chaff, or at least in this case the ‘whole wheat’;-)
I too found Blogger easy to use, and now that I’m getting settled in with WordPress.org, I’m Really more pleased with the expanded options, flexibility and results.
I’m glad I made the move…
Thank you
May 26th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I have looked at both Blogger and WordPress. Right know I am using Blogger but would definitely be interested in a WordPress blog as it looks more polished.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:49 am
Thanks for encouraging me to take a closer look at WordPress.org. I have been using Blogger but think it is time to transition to WordPress. Looking forward to more options… thanks much
November 15th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Hi Cath, good to share your thoughts on WordPress and Blogger
My marketing skills are zero, 3 years and not a cent earned.
However i have 4 blogger blogs and all ranked no1 (I think google
loves blogs). Blogger is so easy to use as i gained these rankings in
only 3 weaks. My wordpress site hit no1 in 7 days but i little bit
more difficult to work on. Good to read your comments
regard
JIM
P.S. ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO CONVERT RANKINGS TO SALES
November 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Blogger hands down! I’d rather Blog than be a Computer Programmer + the Eternal Frustrations of WP are beyond belief!!
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April 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
Kathi, I look forward to the info you will be posting about wordpress.I’ve been following you on twitter decided to visit your site.