Let's put this rumor to rest: It's rumored that Google retains rights (copyright) to your content that you blog with them. This is false. You have the rights to your content, but Google keeps the rights for their intellectual property. Their terms of service explains this in detail. http://www.blogger.com/terms.g
If your content does not remain within their terms of service, then Google has the right to close down or limit your account. Wordpress allows you to host your own blog on your hosting account. While you may have more liberty concerning your content, you must still adhere to the guidelines or Terms of Service (TOS) set forth by your hosting company (unless, of course, you own your server).
Installation simplicity: Blogger tends to be simpler to configure. If your website hosting service doesn't offer Fantastico, the installation of Wordpress may be baffling for those unfamiliar with the server control mechanisms and FTP.
Google is the winner for customization. It's easier to edit template layouts, styles, and color with Blogger than with Wordpress. If your template isn't quite what you wanted, "right out of the box," you will need to know PHP and HTML to accomplish very much using Wordpress.
Both platforms are packaged with countless templates to pick from, and third parties have developed a wide variety of templates - and that list continues to grow.
There are other common blog software choices such as Xango, Drupal (difficult to learn), Joomla, and others.
You can get blog hosting for free at sites like wordpress.com, Blogger, MySpace, TypePad, and so on.
The real deciding factor is how much control you wish to have over your site and how skilled your are with HTML, PHP and server operation (FTP, databases, etc.). Select Wordpress if you already know HTML and are comfortable with learning PHP (it's not that hard). Choose Google if you are worried about money, or if you just want to begin hassle-free blogging. - 23802
If your content does not remain within their terms of service, then Google has the right to close down or limit your account. Wordpress allows you to host your own blog on your hosting account. While you may have more liberty concerning your content, you must still adhere to the guidelines or Terms of Service (TOS) set forth by your hosting company (unless, of course, you own your server).
Installation simplicity: Blogger tends to be simpler to configure. If your website hosting service doesn't offer Fantastico, the installation of Wordpress may be baffling for those unfamiliar with the server control mechanisms and FTP.
Google is the winner for customization. It's easier to edit template layouts, styles, and color with Blogger than with Wordpress. If your template isn't quite what you wanted, "right out of the box," you will need to know PHP and HTML to accomplish very much using Wordpress.
Both platforms are packaged with countless templates to pick from, and third parties have developed a wide variety of templates - and that list continues to grow.
There are other common blog software choices such as Xango, Drupal (difficult to learn), Joomla, and others.
You can get blog hosting for free at sites like wordpress.com, Blogger, MySpace, TypePad, and so on.
The real deciding factor is how much control you wish to have over your site and how skilled your are with HTML, PHP and server operation (FTP, databases, etc.). Select Wordpress if you already know HTML and are comfortable with learning PHP (it's not that hard). Choose Google if you are worried about money, or if you just want to begin hassle-free blogging. - 23802
About the Author:
Stephen Grisham, Sr. is a copy writer for InfoServe Media, LLC. If You are looking for web designers, Houston is the place to go. If you already have a website, InfoServe Media also offers expert website maintenance.
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