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ArticleBot · Mar 29, 2005, 04:51

This is an article discussion thread for discussing the SitePoint article, "The Blogger's Primer"

redferret · Mar 29, 2005, 04:51

Wow. I think I just learned a world of new things about blogs - thanks for the comprehensive overview!

starrsoft · Mar 29, 2005, 12:27

"Added to that frustration is the fact that, for readers to comment (and remember: commenting is the currency of the blogosphere), they must register an account with blogger or be satisfied commenting as 'Anonymous'. I typically recommend users avoid Blogger."

Not anymore. They allow you to comment as "Other." Example: http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=11022879&postID=111202756495075696

vgarcia · Mar 29, 2005, 14:25

About Blogger and corporate networks:

The ease with which one can start a Blogger blog is the problem here. It takes literally seconds to start a new blog, so lots of people use them as a way to create easy links to their porn sites. Since content-filtering systems on corporate networks are usually very (read: TOO) aggressive, it's hard to view a Blogger blog while at work (which, coincidentally, are usually the hours when a blogger will see his/her highest traffic levels).

garhi · Mar 29, 2005, 14:36

finally! this is what i've been looking for ever since i realized that my "personal website" wanted to become a "blog". A great overview! Lots of attitude too, which seems to be a 'given' on this website. cheers!

Technosailor · Mar 29, 2005, 16:47

Commenting as "Other" is no better than commenting as "Anonymous". If you are trying to network with other blogs, a point I was trying to convey as crucial, not being able to network with your name and URL is not acceptable to me.

jplush76 · Mar 30, 2005, 10:29

nice write up, I just started a new blog focused around my PHP development and this definatley shed light on a few things. :)

Jim

philwilks · Mar 31, 2005, 02:15

I am a freelance web developer, and a client of mine has expressed an interest in starting a "CEO Blog", which they would like to be integrated into their website.

I am considering whether to customise an existing piece of blogging software, or write one from scratch. Any suggestions?

Grademedia · Apr 1, 2005, 07:23

Existing blog software is highly customisable and should be more than adequate unless your client wants spectacular CMS-like features, so unless the client specifically requests it then writing a blog engine from scratch would probably not be the best use of your time and his money.

Apr 8, 2005, 08:01

I know there is a ton of software alternatives out there, but as a first time blogger I was extremely happy with Serendipity - http://www.s9y.org/

BillDugan · May 17, 2005, 06:56

Some hosting companies offer a service called Fantastico which will install some blogging scripts on your server account with just a few mouse clicks.

I was able to install WordPress with no problems in a matter of minutes.

So, if you're looking for a host, this might be a consideration.

Bill Dugan
http://www.cookbookfun.com/BlogFun

ToddW · May 18, 2005, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillDugan

Some hosting companies offer a service called Fantastico which will install some blogging scripts on your server account with just a few mouse clicks.

I was able to install WordPress with no problems in a matter of minutes.

So, if you're looking for a host, this might be a consideration.

Bill Dugan
http://www.cookbookfun.com/BlogFun

Yeah, almost all hosts that use cPanel have Fantastico installed and that's on eo fhte many pre-installed scripts... They ad more often too

Jul 6, 2005, 07:56

how about http://www.moodslog.com

Jan 4, 2008, 10:20

A problem using Fantastico to install a program is that many hosts do not always keep the most up-to-date script. Plus you should take manual actions to secure sensitive directories and configuration files.

Good article. I'm going to print it out and post it on my wall.

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Mar 29, 2005, 04:51	#2
redferret SitePoint Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 0	Wow. I think I just learned a world of new things about blogs - thanks for the comprehensive overview!

Mar 29, 2005, 12:27	#3
starrsoft SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 107	"Added to that frustration is the fact that, for readers to comment (and remember: commenting is the currency of the blogosphere), they must register an account with blogger or be satisfied commenting as 'Anonymous'. I typically recommend users avoid Blogger." Not anymore. They allow you to comment as "Other." Example: http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=11022879&postID=111202756495075696

Mar 29, 2005, 14:25	#4
vgarcia ☆★☆★ Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in transition Posts: 21,477	About Blogger and corporate networks: The ease with which one can start a Blogger blog is the problem here. It takes literally seconds to start a new blog, so lots of people use them as a way to create easy links to their porn sites. Since content-filtering systems on corporate networks are usually very (read: TOO) aggressive, it's hard to view a Blogger blog while at work (which, coincidentally, are usually the hours when a blogger will see his/her highest traffic levels).

Mar 29, 2005, 14:36	#5
garhi SitePoint Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 0	finally! this is what i've been looking for ever since i realized that my "personal website" wanted to become a "blog". A great overview! Lots of attitude too, which seems to be a 'given' on this website. cheers!

Mar 29, 2005, 16:47	#6
Technosailor Prolific Blogger Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Before These Crowded Streets Posts: 10,023	Commenting as "Other" is no better than commenting as "Anonymous". If you are trying to network with other blogs, a point I was trying to convey as crucial, not being able to network with your name and URL is not acceptable to me.

Mar 30, 2005, 10:29	#7
jplush76 SitePoint Evangelist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 484	nice write up, I just started a new blog focused around my PHP development and this definatley shed light on a few things. :) Jim

Mar 31, 2005, 02:15	#8
philwilks SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: Salisbury, UK Posts: 55	I am a freelance web developer, and a client of mine has expressed an interest in starting a "CEO Blog", which they would like to be integrated into their website. I am considering whether to customise an existing piece of blogging software, or write one from scratch. Any suggestions?

Apr 1, 2005, 07:23	#9
Grademedia SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 42	Existing blog software is highly customisable and should be more than adequate unless your client wants spectacular CMS-like features, so unless the client specifically requests it then writing a blog engine from scratch would probably not be the best use of your time and his money.

Apr 8, 2005, 08:01	#10
Josh Trutwin SitePoint Community Guest Posts: n/a	I know there is a ton of software alternatives out there, but as a first time blogger I was extremely happy with Serendipity - http://www.s9y.org/

May 17, 2005, 06:56	#11
BillDugan SitePoint Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 3	Some hosting companies offer a service called Fantastico which will install some blogging scripts on your server account with just a few mouse clicks. I was able to install WordPress with no problems in a matter of minutes. So, if you're looking for a host, this might be a consideration. Bill Dugan http://www.cookbookfun.com/BlogFun

Jul 6, 2005, 07:56	#13
guy SitePoint Community Guest Posts: n/a	how about http://www.moodslog.com

Jan 4, 2008, 10:20	#14
Jesse Kanclerz SitePoint Community Guest Posts: n/a	A problem using Fantastico to install a program is that many hosts do not always keep the most up-to-date script. Plus you should take manual actions to secure sensitive directories and configuration files. Good article. I'm going to print it out and post it on my wall.