I think I want to give it a go!
By skinnychick
@skinnychick (6905)
United States
14 responses
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Thanks so much! I'm very new to it but I have some ideas that keep popping into my head and I'd like to get them down. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
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@Britelite (148)
• Singapore
4 Apr 08
Blogger is by far the easiest platform for blogging. Live Journal and Vox are also other free good alternatives. Or you can host your own blog via wordpress.org.
If you dun mind not having the ability to monetize, you can opt for wordpress.com.
If you are just trying out, I'm not sure if you really want to go for paid ones, as after blogging for a while, most people have a hard time trying to keep up with constant postings. It actually takes a tremendous amount of discipline. If that happens, you may feel that you are wasting your monthly subscription charges.
If you really want to be professional, typepad (paid) and wordpress.org are the best options. If you are keen to learn a little bit of technical stuff, you can make your free blogger blog pretty professional as well.
Happy blogging!
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Thanks so much! The same sites keep popping up on here. I have to think that there is alot to that.
I really appreciate the help!
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@Kecia08 (554)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I recommend Vox.com. It's free to set up your blog, and it's easy to navigate through the site. They have looks of banners and what not to customize your blog. That's where I started back over a year ago, before I got into buying my own domains and using Wordpress. Good luck with your new project!
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Thanks so much for the info. I will check it out! :)
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@jason1308 (1586)
• France
4 Apr 08
I have been blogging with blogspot for a while now, I think about two orthree years and have found them very satisfactory and would certainly recommend them.
@rhettaa (213)
• United States
5 Apr 08
Gather is a great place to blog. It's a fantastic group of people, and you get points for posting, etc., which can be traded in for gift cards and other rewards. I also blog on MySpace, but at the moment, Gather is definitely my favorite.
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
5 Apr 08
I just signed up after checking it out. Seems like fun- thanks!
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Nope it isn't weird. I hadn't read them either until a little while ago and some of the are very interesting. It's almost like anyone can be a writer though not everyone is very good at it but I guess there blogs don't get read as much! Thanks for the support hun! I do appreciate it!
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
It seems like blogger.com but I haven't decided. There seems to be a lot more to blogging than I thought. I just want to write some stuff down and see if people will read and respond...Anyway, I will definitely let you know when I find a good one!
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@Perspectives (7131)
• Canada
26 Apr 08
I do not have much to compare to because I have only used Blogspot. I like it...there are a lot of backgrounds to choose from and although I have David my computer techie Sweetie to assist me it wasn't too complicated to navigate or set up.
It is Blogspot.com. If you need any assistance and there is anything either David or I can do to make it easier feel free to contact us. Let me know where you are and when you are set up. I'll drop by.
If you want to check out my site there it is:
http://pohl-perspectives.blogspot.com
Wishing you every success in this and all your other ventures...and adventures!
Raia
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
26 Apr 08
Thanks Raia. I keep saying I'm going to sit and write but I can't seem to find the time. Soon I will set up a blog.
I will check out yours- I bet it's interesting. :)
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@Perspectives (7131)
• Canada
27 Apr 08
Ahhhh...thank you so much for your validation of my writing. It means so much to me because I respect you and your authenticity. You strike me as a no-bull kind of a gal and I appreciate that so much. You know my motto...in openness there is trust...and in trust there is love...and we got it going!
Thank you for you interest in my blog...and if there is anything I can do to assist you with yours I am here. David is VERY computer savvy and I know he would help you too. We have an excellent long distance package 24-7 anywhere in North America so he could 'walk' you through it over the phone if you can't work it out on your own.
I will check for comments on my Blog if you decide to leave them.
We will keep in touch...I am happy to be here more.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I'll be signing off shortly but will be back tomorrow. See you then!
Raia
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
26 Apr 08
I was right- it is interesting. I have read a couple of articles and I'm ready for bed but I will go back tomorrow. Your book plans sound amazing. I hope someone publishes it.
Once I sign up I will leave you a couple of comments on there as well.
Your an amazing writer.
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@amirev777 (4117)
• India
3 Apr 08
Hi!
there are many sites that let you open a blog account with them free of cost like blogspot,blog,etc.Now it depends on whether u want to blog only as a hobby or you want to blog for money-if you want to blog to money,you cud visit this site:
http://www.amirev-internetmoney.blog.com
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure for money or not. Maybe for money once I get used to it???
@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I used to just blog on myspace. It was my way to rant and get crap off my chest and before mylot was all I ever did online. Now I don't exactly "blog" here but I use this place to do the same as I did there and I get a couple pennies for my witchiness.
If you find a good one let me know and I might just follow you there.
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I will let you know! I was thinking about just giving it a whirl and seeing how it went but I can't decide where or what to write about! LOL
@tinkerick (1257)
• United States
3 Apr 08
Try blogspot ( blogger.com )
It's free. You can browse other bloggers there to get an idea of how it's setup.
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