Should I Switch from Blogger to another type of blogging service | Bloggers Lair | Yakezie Forums

Ok guys and girls, after talking to several of my blogging friends I am considering switching to another blogging platform for either my new blog or my existing blog. Sam, the Financial Wiz himself brought up a good point that I should switch because Blogger's platform doesn't really trackback…but even before Sam conversation, I have been thinking of another platform. Here is what I would need for my blog: Ads must be able to be shown with Google adsense, track backs are important also, easy ways to add plug-ins, and I will be buying a domain.

Any help would be much appreciated…understand also that I am not a pro at doing blogs.. so please if you could be specific about the platforms or web sites that will be recommended.

Thank you all,

Joe

I would DEFINITELY switch to self hosted wordpress. I once upon a time used blogger and it was not great.

Dividend Ninja said:

WordPress hosted on your own domain is the only way to go. You'll get control of your own ads, and be able to choose from thousands of themes and plugins. HostGator is very reasonable in pricing, the best hosting around and comes with WordPress easy install. Voila! ;)

Cheers

Ninja, so you went through HostGator first…and then Wordpress.org? Or, should I go through Wordpress.org and then take it from there?

Hostgator and Godaddy are best in business. I'd blindly go to either of them. 

Jas, you need to get access to your domain first and then down load WP and upload the files. There are youtube videos for 5 mins wordpress installation detailing every step. Even a caveman can do it. 

Yes. Got off of blogger today! Here is my resource page for how I run my site: http://narrowbridge.net/resources

The real problem with using Blogger is that you don't really own your own blog. You build traffic and links to someone elses network (Googles). I also doubt that anyone would risk buying a Blogger blog from you because of this, so a lucrative exit strategy is probably out the question. Also Google could at any time decide that they are removing your blog, or even start charging for using it. With a self hosted Wordpress blog you have full control over YOUR business. I'm well prepared to pay for this privilege.

Sooverdebt is correct! GoDaddy is bad news… During my web business days, those hosting on GoDaddy had some slower load times, poor support, and an infinitum of other techincal glitches. We ended up moving them to other hosting providers.

HostGator and BlueHost are the best in the business. I would recommend HostGator unconditionally.

I want to thank all of the members for the help on whether I should switch, I have not made a decision yet on my existing blog, but I am considering moving to BlueHost or HostGator for a project that I may be working on with a friend. I am sure when I approach them I will have more questions for you guys.

Thanks,

Joe

Post edited 7:12 pm – July 15, 2012 by mbhunter

Short answer:  yes.

I switched about two weeks after I started my blog on blogger, and haven't regretted it for a microsecond.

Wordpress has gotten easier and easier to use over the past seven years.