Chapter 1
Choosing a Blogging Platform
IN THIS CHAPTER
Finding out what blogging platforms can do
Discovering hosting options
Considering types of blog platforms
Finding and choosing a web host for your self-hosted blog
A blogging platform is the program used by bloggers to create and maintain blogs. Blogging platforms are also sometimes called blogging applications or blogging software.
Choosing a blogging platform that allows you to meet your goals for your blog is critical to your long-term success in the blogosphere. Each blogging platform offers similar functionality, but the nuances that exist among platforms can have a significant impact on what you can and can’t do with your blog. For example, if your goal for your blog is to increase your web presence or make money, you need to take time to do some research up front to make the best choice to achieve that goal.
This chapter introduces you to what blogging platforms and applications can do for you and defines the types of platforms and applications available, so you can begin your research with an educated base of knowledge ...
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