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Wordpress vs Blogger vs Tumblr

So, the thing is, i've been using those 3 platforms for the past 3 years or so (Blogger is still new for me though, and i still can't get the grip of Livejournal. So, no Livejournal. It'll be a story for another day.)

Basically, i'm going to compare the three of them. I've done a few research regarding the issue (i'm not going to write my rather idiotic experiences on using those platforms only. Professionals' opinions are way much trustworthy. I'll insert my comment here and there though).

Take note that i'm not some professional blog freak or whatever. I'm still on learning phase. It's up to you to take this post seriously or not. I'm going to decide the final winner of the war based on my opinion.

My blog my rules 

Aaand, here we go!

A. Wordpress

My very first blog is hosted by Wordpress. I gotta admit that even as a newbie, it's easy to customize Wordpress (blogger is harder coughs).
There are 2 types of Wordrpress: Wordpress.com which is free and Wordpress.org where you can have your self-hosting blog after you purchase for it.
And, the pros and cons of wordpress are :

Pros :

1.It's free and give you unlimited customization. You can upload your desired theme, add as many plugins as you want, etc.
2. Wordpress has a plugin architecture system, which allow you to upload tons on plugins to enhance the look, feel, and functionality of your blog
3. Wordpress has well-known reputation for having advanced technology and top-notch design
4. There are upgraded Pro Accounts, which give you more privilege to customize your blog
5. Wordpress allow you to self-hosting your own site (you have to pay though)

Cons :
1. Self-hosting give you complete control on customizing your blog. But it also takes a lot of work, and requires high knowledge on HTML/CSS
2. Even though you an customize your blog in lots of way, you can't tweak the HTML or upload your custom made theme
3. Wordpress.com blogs may include (super annoying) ads which you can't control
4. Wordpress.com also doesn't allow you to upload plugins unlike Wordpress.org
5. The analytics provided are pretty basic
6. May be confusing or intimidating for newbie in blogging

(p.s. last cons doesn't apply on me though) As you can see, i happened to like wordpress pretty much. Back then when i know nothing about HTML codes, it was still easy for me to customize my blog since it doesn't really need knowledge in HTML codes. My blog is not some high tech blog excuse you. I can change the background, header, add widgets, etc. Without the need to squeeze out my brain juice to mingle with HTML codes. it's very very easy!

B. Blogger


Blogger is still pretty new for me. I've never want to make one before. Because i'm pretty satisfied with wordpress. So, why did i have to bother to make one? And thanks to this school project, i'm obligated to make one.
Okay fellas, i'll stop my train of words for now. Now, let's get to the bussiness first!
 
Pros: 

1. Blogger is owned and powered by Google, hence, it’s Google search-friendly, allows you to easily implement Google products and services, and connect to your Google+ account.

2. Blogger is very user-friendly and highly regarded by beginner bloggers. You can do pretty much everything from one dashboard.

3. Blogger’s template design allows you to fully customize your blog theme/template, including the addition or removal of columns. You can change the font, color, and even adjust the width to make your blog mobile-friendly, without having to touch the HTML. Dynamic view allows readers to view your blog in a Pinterest-like manner, which also gives more exposure to older content.

4. Google Analytics! Again, because Blogger is backed by Google, the analytics are much more in-depth and useful than that of WordPress.com

Cons : 

1. You can’t self-host your blog, which is seen as a con for many who want that all-encompassing package of flexibility and ownership.

2. Blogger doesn’t have plugins and the widgets are so-so.

3. You can’t categorize posts, only “tag” them.

4. Blogger, being owned and backed by Google, certainly has advantages, but it’s also a catch-22 in regards to your privacy and content. According to their Terms of Service, Google states that it has the right to remove or refuse to publish content as they see fit. They also state that “when you upload or otherwise submit content, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content.” So essentially, your blog doesn’t really belong to you.

To behonest, i've encountered a few difficulties with blogger. I don't really know how to describe my problem but the important thing is, it's confusing and hard to manage (for me). It's a contrary to those pros and cons up there. Coughs I may be a little biased, but wordpress still way much bettter for me coughs.

3. Tumblr
My Baby! Forever my love! ahem my bias is starting to show. I luurve it so muchos /throws sprinkles/ /throw skittles/ (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

Pros :
1. Tumblr is popular! It surpassed WordPress last year as the most popular blog hosting service in the world, with 77.6 million blogs under its belt.
2. It’s an extremely simple platform, and so it’s super easy-to-use.
3. There are heaps of nicely designed and free themes. You can also alter the HTML, customizing the theme to your needs.
4. The ability to “love” and “reblog” other peoples’ posts gives your blog a ton of exposure and engagement. This feature is implemented in other platforms, however it’s wildly poplar among Tumblr users. Some people even create Tumblr accounts, not to blog, but to simply follow others. In this regard, Tumblr takes on a Pinterest persona (or did Pinterest take on Tumblr’s persona?), in that users “collect” images and/or posts.

Cons :
1. There are zero statistics provided about your Tumblr. However, implementing a third party system like Google Analytics is possible since you have the capability to tweak the code. This could be a pro or a con, depending on what you want/need.
2. Readers can’t comment on your posts. Tumblr is more about “reblogging” and “loving” posts rather than allowing comments. There is a workaround, however. Again, implementing a third-party tool such as Disqus, will fix this.
3. Tumblr isn’t for hefty, meaty blog posts. If you want to hone your creative writing skills, or give your readers in-depth information, Tumblr may not be your best option. 


So, purely based on my opinion, the winner of this war is.....
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