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on January 21, 2010, 10:15 am,
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Hosting Guide.
WordPress (the software, not to be confused with the hosted solution WordPress.com) is by far the best CMS (Content Management System) for loggers and small web publishers.
It is an open source project, so you won’t need to spend a dime. On top of that it offers more features than any other software, and it is supported by a huge community. If you have a hosting plan that uses cPanel, as we recommend above, you should find an icon called “Fantastico” inside your dashboard. Read the rest of this entry »
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on January 21, 2010, 10:07 am,
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1. Aren’t Blogs Just Personal Diaries?
While blogs emerged on the web as personal diaries, over the years they have evolved into much more than that.
It all began when people realized that the blog platform could be used for a wide range of purposes. Some started sharing news on their blogs, others humor pieces, and othe rs yet started writing articles on their fields of expertise.
The key aspect is the fact that blogs transformed monologues into conversations. Before their appearance, you had a small number of mainstream websites that were responsible for the production of all the content online. Users like you and me could just absorb that content passively. With the appearance of blogs, however, the access to web publishing was democratized. Suddenly anyone, anywhere could share his ideas and content with the rest of the world.
Today the line between blogs and mainstream websites is blurring. You have popular blogs like TechCrunch.com competing head to head with established publications like Wired. Read the rest of this entry »
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on January 20, 2010, 12:16 pm,
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Hosting Guide.
It is fine to get started on a hosted solution like Blogger.com or WordPress.com. They will allow you to learn the basics of blogging and web publishing without spending money. As soon as you nail down these basics, however, it is vital to buy your own domain name and to purchase a web-hosting package with some company. Why? There are several reasons. First when you use those hosted services you do not really own your website, and they could shut it down if they believe you have violated one of their policies. Secondly, with your own domain and hosting account you will have more flexibility and features on the technology side. This means that you will be able to choose different content management systems to install, special scripts and so on. Finally, having your own domain name will add a lot of credibility to your blog, as most beginners (and spammers) use free-hosted solutions. Read the rest of this entry »