Pros and Cons of User-Hosted Blogging Software
Advantages of User-Hosted Blogging Software
01. Full software control : The full array of options is available for you to change.
02. Free / open-source software available : A large number of free / open-source software is available. For the starter to moderately pro-blogger, free software is just fine. Corporations and large sites might need some commercial multi-blogging platforms.
03. Adaptability : Most blogging software have third-party design themes, blog layout and plugins to change style and functioning.
04. Your own URL / identity : You can run the software at www.YourDomain.com and control your web identity.
Disadvantages of User-Hosted Blogging Software
01. Complicated set up : Most software is easy to setup; but changing some parts of blogging software requires an understanding of html, css, php and (some) linux.
02. Cost : Most software is free; but domain name and domain hosting are ongoing expenses.
03. Updates : Most software requires regular updates; some of these updates will be mandatory due to security reasons.
04. Hosting hassles : All hosting companies have hiccups; from time to time, your blog will be unavailable.
05. Backup required : You will have to backup blog data at regular intervals. Most blogging software packages have a backup feature; third party plugins can automate this process.
Useful links:
01. Choosing a Blog Platform : Problogger
02. Blog software comparison chart : Online Journalism Review
03. Blog Software Reviews at a Glance | Performancing.com
04. Blog Software Smackdown: The Big 3 Reviewed [Site Planning]
05. The best blogging tools for the Mac : Macworld
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May 31st, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Number 4 under advantages does not really apply since blogger and wordpress.com offer the ability to use their software with your own domain name.
July 31st, 2007 at 5:11 pm
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