tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post8921005726138236929..comments2023-10-16T19:05:26.218+11:00Comments on Careful What You Wish For...: Are you Blogger'd out?ruddygoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15869876730239753027noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post-69252781670240411192007-12-12T07:15:00.000+11:002007-12-12T07:15:00.000+11:00rdm - yep, I don't have money to spare to spend on...rdm - yep, I don't have money to spare to spend on my blogging -paying the extra monthly spend on broadband was about as far as I can take my "habit" right now.<BR/><BR/>dawn224 - I know what you mean about TypePad - talking about making you jump through hoops! I'll go check out the settings on my blog...maybe I can change the options to make it easier now.ruddygoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869876730239753027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post-20703768043104880742007-12-12T03:23:00.000+11:002007-12-12T03:23:00.000+11:00Just today it looks like they've changed the comme...Just today it looks like they've changed the comments again - now on another blogger site there was teh option to log in under a variety of identities - right now it's not showing that on yours but I'm pretty sure it's a glitch and will resolve ... at some point. <BR/><BR/>By biggest complaint with Blogger is that I really hate the word verification (that you aren't using so it's moot.) but at least Blogger verification is better than Typepads. *shudder*dawn224https://www.blogger.com/profile/12261307900362127378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post-20374862592558743862007-12-10T13:37:00.000+11:002007-12-10T13:37:00.000+11:00I'm just catching up on all the news after a hecti...I'm just catching up on all the news after a hectic few days but wanted to drop in on this one - I'm not totally happy with Blogger but being the total not-tech-head it works well enough for me to be able to navigate around. I know it's a bit bumpy but I'm sticking with it for a while longer - partly because it's free (if I have to pay I won't be blogging, simple as that) and partly because I've already invested so much time and energy into it. I'll be interested to see what others have to say on this.Red Dirt Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659525164389759979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post-62484098987753196582007-12-08T21:46:00.000+11:002007-12-08T21:46:00.000+11:00Thanks, Meg - exactly the kind of considered and k...Thanks, Meg - exactly the kind of considered and knowledgable answer I was looking for! I have been reading your posts, which have contributed to my feeling that it might be time to examine a move away. <BR/><BR/>Am I right in understanding then, that you can start a free blog on WordPress.com, and then take <I>that</I> blog to a self-hosted platform? While re-directing the traffic from this blog to the new WordPress'd blog? (Remember, I have <I>no</I> understanding of what happens under the hood of these babies...I just drive 'em! *grins*)<BR/><BR/>Sorry if I appear to be restating the obvious...ruddygoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869876730239753027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16715359.post-78205531558287739562007-12-08T19:42:00.000+11:002007-12-08T19:42:00.000+11:00I've written a bit about this lately. I can see th...I've written a bit about this lately. I can see the appeal of blogger, but I don't think it's the *best* platform. If you have a look at the draft blogger - it could be an interim step, of course it's reliant on people (well those not on Blogger especially) setting up OpenIDs.<BR/><BR/>I've always found commenting on blogger blogs a bit of a pain & can't understand why a company with their resources can't provide a better model (or buy WordPress even!).<BR/><BR/>I tend to appreciate more blogs than my comments indicate (or time permits), but I guess the easier it is, the more inclined you are to do it.<BR/><BR/>The monetary commitment is probably less than $20 upfront & $5 a month. But WordPress.com is a totally free option. You could start a blog, and then just have a play around (so to speak!) to familiarise yourself with the platform. And then move your blogspot blog to a self hosted wordpress blog when the finances are available.<BR/><BR/>Snos provides a lot of support, and I think you'll find other (Aussie) bloggers approachable when it comes to giving a helping hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com