subject: How to Decide on a Blog Platform [print this page] The largest factor people need to consider before deciding on a blogging platform is what they are going to be using it for. After that, ease of use and functionality should come into play as other important factors. And finally, regardless of the intent a person has with their blog, they need to be dedicated to keeping it up if they decide to go with their own hosting and purchasing a domain name, otherwise the money spent on that year will be lost.
