#socialbloggers 76 // Blog Platforms

Woah woah woah – reading through this chat made one thing clear – a lot of bloggers tend to use blogger because they think it’s easier to use than WordPress!

Let’s clear this up – WordPress is just as easy to use! There are more options so things can get a bit complicated – but in general, it’s on par with Blogger for ease of use.

I used Blogger when I first started Blogging and it kept me happy for a year and a half before I decided to make the switch. I did it on my own using a tutorial – which I know many people are terrified of doing! It’s not as hard as you think.

There’s a Plugin you can install to your WordPress blog and it imports all your previous posts, photos and comments so you don’t lose anything! The hardest thing I found was re-directing my URL from my Blogger account to my WordPress, but I managed it.

I’m now a WordPress fanatic and brought my fitness blog over to WordPress, too.

You do have to pay for hosting on WordPress.org, but mine is only £3 a month – so it’s nothing that’s going to break the bank.

I’d love to hear your opinions on blog platforms.

Q1: What platform are you on? Blogger, WordPress or another?

I’m a Blogger girl but I hear that WordPress is better in lots of ways @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— Jessica (@JessInYourEar) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’m using blogger as was to it was easy to use and when I started I didn’t have much IT knowledge — Beauties Unlocked (@CarrieanneDrew) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I use Blogger & LOVE it #socialbloggers

— Noor Unnahar (@Noor_Unnahar) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A1: I use Blogger, I find it the easiest to use and the most universal format for customising etc. #socialbloggers — Sophie ?? (@Filthy_Paws) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree blogger, WordPress and tumblr for 3 different blogs! Haha! #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree blogger! I basically had little to no idea of any others haha #socialbloggers — Kate (@bythewaykatex) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’m on Blogger, I’ve used it for the past few years for school so it made sense to continue for my blog! #socialbloggers

— Megan (@lzythoughts) August 22, 2015

Q2: What made you pick the platform you’re on? #socialbloggers

 

@skinnedcartree I just liked the set up of WordPress. The back end system just seemed so much tidier 👌🏻 #socialbloggers — Bee | QueenBeady (@QueenBeady) August 22, 2015

I picked Blogger because it was easy as I had 0 IT knowledge when I started (and still don’t have much!) @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— Jessica (@JessInYourEar) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I went to wordpress as I felt is was more secure when it came to owning content and doing what you want. x #socialbloggers — Sarah Bailey (@Life_BreakDown) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Blogger was miles easier for me. I know people love WordPress, but I just can’t get along with it #socialbloggers

— Lily (@pintsizedtweets) August 22, 2015

@pintsizedtweets it’s all down to personal preferences and what we started out using I think! I had to learn quick with WP #socialbloggers — Sarah (@teachaholicblog) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I just typed in free blog websites and blogger came up! The rest is history #socialbloggers

— Thrifty vintage (@thriftyvintage_) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I saw from the numerous blogs I read, that it was the main platform. Then Google search shows that one 1st #socialbloggers — Bex (@bubblybex3) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I already had a Blogger account I just hadn’t actually started my blog so it felt natural to stick to it #socialbloggers

— kathryn ?? (@chaptersofkat) August 22, 2015

I think one of the main things was it was what the blogs I read used, like Sprinkle Of Glitter #socialbloggers @skinnedcartree — Katie (@DayDreamerKatie) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A2. I’ve used WP from the beginning, so when I went self-hosted it made the transition much easier #socialbloggers

— Mellifluous (@mellifluousxo) August 22, 2015

Q3: Have you ever changed platform? Was is hard? #socialbloggers

 

I’ve never changed platform and I think I’d probably get an expert to do it, too many things could go wrong @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers — Jessica (@JessInYourEar) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’ve never changed but i could imagine it being difficult. I found adding my own domain hard!! 😂#socialbloggers

— Jess (@WheresMyLipstic) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I wouldn’t even consider changing now. Maybe a few years but I feel like my layout is simple which I like! #socialbloggers — Karan (@stubeautyhack) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree No I haven’t, although I have been tempted. I just like Blogger but maybe in a few months #socialbloggers

— Lily (@pintsizedtweets) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A3) I changed from Blogger to WordPress a while back. It was a bit of a challenge but totally worth it! #socialbloggers — Emily Underworld ? (@emilyunderworld) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Yes. From WP (.com) to Blogger and haven’t looked back. It was easy! #socialbloggers

— Sadaf F K. (@sadaffk_) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A3: have never changed and don’t plan to, unless someone can really convince me WP is better! #socialbloggers — Katt Brennan (@whatkatteats) August 22, 2015

 

Q4: What do you look for in a blogging platform? #socialbloggers

@skinnedcartree a blogging platform has to be easy to understand and navigate to make your experience as a blogger better #socialbloggers

— Kristina ? (@KrisEvilCupcake) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I look for simplicity and functionality! I just want it to work and not break down on me #socialbloggers — Karan (@stubeautyhack) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Ease of customization above all! First impression afterall! 🙂 #socialbloggers

— Jadirah Sarmad (@Jadirah_Sarmad) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Easy to customise with no/little graphics/HTML knowledge and compatible with a variety of browsers/devices. #socialbloggers — Sophie ?? (@Filthy_Paws) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Simplicity. I want to be able to write, upload photographs and schedule #socialbloggers

— Lily (@pintsizedtweets) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree ease of use has to be No1! I know WordPress gives you much more freedom with creation, but I’m a HTML noob #socialbloggers — Kate (@bythewaykatex) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree something that is easy to use. I don’t want to spend ages trying to get the hang of it. #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Again, Simplicity + Flexibility. And I guess Blogger and @squarespace wins the spot! #socialbloggers — Sadaf F K. (@sadaffk_) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree a clean interface with no cluttered menus down the side (here’s looking at you WP!) #socialbloggers

— Karen at BTBS (@BTBSBlog) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Something that Is easy to use! Different options and templates I guess #socialbloggers — Thrifty vintage (@thriftyvintage_) August 22, 2015

 

Q5: Let’s get controversial: Blogger VS WordPress.. GO GO GO #socialbloggers

@skinnedcartree I think both platforms are great. To each their own. I may not like WP but I appreciate it #socialbloggers

— Kristina ? (@KrisEvilCupcake) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Personally, I prefer Blogger but it’s not about which is *better*, it’s about which best suits your needs 😀 #socialbloggers — Sophie ?? (@Filthy_Paws) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’d say blogger because it’s free to customise. With wordpress, you have to pay. #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A5: Blogger Blogger Blogger Blogger Blogger Blogger!!! Who is with me??? #socialbloggers — Sadaf F K. (@sadaffk_) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree A5) I think it completely depends on the person which one suits better! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree Currently Blogger but I can feel myself moving over to WP one day #socialbloggers — Jess (@WheresMyLipstic) August 22, 2015

@skinnedcartree haven’t really tried WordPress so I can’t comment, but blogger is SUPER easy IMO #socialbloggers

— Carina Chung (@rwhitehorses) August 22, 2015