Where to set up your blog
- 3. Honestly, your platform doesn’t really matter. It’s all about personal preference. Let’s go over some pros and cons of the major blogging platforms.
- 4. Pros Free and has no ads Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and maintenance of your blog Cons Can’t customize blog post link structure Limited design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog – Google does Your URL: yourblog.blogspot.com
- 5. Pros Free Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and maintenance of your blog Cons Your blog may display ads to non-logged in visitors Can’t customize blog link structure Limited free design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog – Automattic does Your URL: yourblog.wordpress.org
- 6. Pros Free Easy set up and user interface Automatically backed up Host is responsible for security and maintenance of your blog Cons Can’t customize blog link structure Limited free design templates No FTP access Don’t technically own your blog – Tumblr does Your URL: yourblog.tumblr.com
- 7. Pros You own your blog Can customize blog post link structure Can control if and how you monetize your blog Cons Must buy a domain name and web hosting plan Responsible for security and maintenance of your blog Must back up your blog yourself Your URL: WHATEVER YOU WANT
- 8. If you’re looking for free and easy Blogger and Wordpress.org are both great options. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, Tumblr is the way to go. If you want full customizability and are okay with the costs, go with Wordpress.com If you are okay sharing with a more limited audience and/or plan on posting less frequently use Facebook Notes or LinkedIn. **Remember, you can always change where your blog is.