Blog Customization

To Join a Blogging Site or Not to Join One of the first decisions new bloggers face is whether to join an established blogging platform like Blogger, LiveJournal, or WordPress.com, or to create a fully customized blog. Each option has its merits and drawbacks, and your choice will depend on your goals, skills, and the level of control you want over your blog. The Pros of Joining an Established Blogging Site Blogging platforms offer a variety of advantages, especially for beginners: ...

Choosing The Right Free Blogging Tools There are many free blogging tools on the market, but loading up your blog with all of the free accessories that you can find isn’t necessarily a good idea. While it may be tempting to add a visitor counter, a flashy background, an exciting new font, and a cluster of quirky animated gifs to your blog, this kind of plan can easily backfire. The key to getting the most from free blog tools is being selective. ...