Starting a blog

biffster · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 10:41 PM

Can anyone advise me on starting a blog for my site?

Thanks

adminranger · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 01:41 AM

I would use a sub domain for your blog. Something like blog.yoursite.com
There are several platforms to use with blogging, I use wordpress for mine. zit has a ton of options as well as being user friendly. Several web hosting providers have one click installation programs if you are not comfortable with using a FTP client.
I am working on another project in which I am going to attempt to use the blog as a main traffic source in the early stages, then have it drive to traffic to the site.

Jordy3738 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 05:21 AM

I have a Wordpress blog that is mysite.wordpress.com (free) which does really well in the search engine rankings. I also have a .com domain with them that I pay for hosting and had to buy the domain.

I have one with Blogger also but don't not care for it as much.

TechieGuy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 06:15 AM

I started my blog on Blogger and recently moved to a self-hosted WordPress blog.

I didn't mind Blogger, as it was quick and easy to use. My developer instincts took over, and I began to want to be able to do more with my blog. Moving to a self-hosted WordPress blog allows me to have full control of my blog.

Regardless of which platform you use (Blogger, WordPress, etc.) you should definitely get a domain name for your blog.

After you have create your blog, get setup with FeedBurner (feedburner.com) to manage your RSS feed.

biffster · #5 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 07:21 AM

Thank you all for your input and advice!

Regards,

Bruce

Great Elephant · #6 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffster

Can anyone advise me on starting a blog for my site?

Thanks

Read up on previous topics in the Blogging and RSS section this is ton of information to soak up

You can also check this website out http://www.becomeablogger.com/video-1.html

But for the most part all of your questions will be answers right here on this board

biffster · #7 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 06:36 PM

How about having a link on my page to my blog?

Thanks,

Bruce

meanne2007 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 08:44 PM

Choose a popular free blog hosting. Here's a list

http://blog.com/ PR6
http://www.blogsome.com/ PR6
http://www.atom5.com/ PR4
http://www.livejournal.com/ PR8
http://blogtext.org/ PR4
http://wordpress.com/ PR8
http://www.ebloggy.com/ PR5
http://www.blogdrive.com/ PR5
http://www.tblog.com/ PR3
http://www.today.com/ PR3
http://www.thoughts.com/free-blog PR6
http://www.siteground.com/blog-hosting.htm PR6

jazzguy · #9 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffster

How about having a link on my page to my blog?

Thanks,

Bruce

That would work...and just as importantly, having a link from your blog to your main site...

Freebird · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 01:49 AM

I think I made the mistake of using blogwebsites.com---I am constantly having problems getting into the site. Can I move the blog elsewhere?

biffster · #11 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordy3738

I have a Wordpress blog that is mysite.wordpress.com (free) which does really well in the search engine rankings. I also have a .com domain with them that I pay for hosting and had to buy the domain.

I have one with Blogger also but don't not care for it as much.

Jordy,

I want to have my blog on hosted site with my own domain. Can you give me some tips on how to do that? I want to take my blog to the next level!

Thanks,

Bruce

Jordy3738 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 09:51 PM

Hey Bruce, I have Go Daddy Hosting. Once you have your domain name purchased and have a hosting package set up with them , the Wordpress is free and easy to get going. The Go Daddy tech walked me right through all of the steps on the phone it took a few minutes to get the blog set up as a .com

biffster · #13 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks so much for tip!

Bruce

biffster · #14 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 03:40 PM

Jordy,

I did it! I got my .com on wordpress. I'm having a hard time with uploading to customize my site. Any tips you can give me???

Thanks,

Bruce

journeysoutheast · #15 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechieGuy

I started my blog on Blogger and recently moved to a self-hosted WordPress blog.

I didn't mind Blogger, as it was quick and easy to use. My developer instincts took over, and I began to want to be able to do more with my blog. Moving to a self-hosted WordPress blog allows me to have full control of my blog.

Regardless of which platform you use (Blogger, WordPress, etc.) you should definitely get a domain name for your blog.

After you have create your blog, get setup with FeedBurner (feedburner.com) to manage your RSS feed.

How long were you on blogger before you converted it over? I want to get my feet wet with blogger first and then go from there. Just trying to keep it all managable. Thanks for the advice.

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