subject: Using Software Packages For Blogging [print this page] Anybody who has ever wanted to become a writer can now write their own blog on the internet. People who are not skilled with computers can use blog softwares which are simple to use to set up their own blog without difficulty.
For some, blogs are like their journals, in which they post entries about occurrences about their daily lives or to make dedications to family and friends on special occasions. Other than that, blogs can also be set up to make political statements, advertise a good or service, provide information for research and also to provide how-to tutorials.There are also many blogs on hobbies and interests that people may have.
Blogs are now written by musicians, celebrities and other famous figures. However, because now anybody can write a blog about anything they want, some statements made on these blogs may be offensive or insulting to ome readers. Blogging requires a certain amount of responsibility and self-restraint because it can be read by anybody who has access to the internet. If you make any controversial statements on your blog, be prepared for the consequences.
The idea of using somebody else's software may be laughable to professional website designers. This is because the software may be unable to fulfil the requirements of the client. However, there is no need for such a fear forthose wanting to start a blog as these software packages are reliable as they were developed after years of study.
Furthermore, using these software packages, bloggers can get started writing on their blogs right away without having to design their own blog software, which requires a lot of time and effort coding and testing.
Hosted Services
For those wishing to start a blog but without access to web hosting, hosted services, such as Blogger, TypePad, LiveJournal and many more, are available. These services are operated for the bloggers, so one does not have to be overly-concerned by the technical aspect of maintainance. Right after starting an account, one can start blogging almost immediately. Many of these services are available to users for free. Blogger is one such example.
Self-Hosted Packages
If you wish to have web hosting, you may want to consider a package that is self-hosted. These includes Movable Type, Textpattern and Wordpress.
Some hosting companies have made the process of installation easier, making it to possible complete the process through a few clicks from a browser-based control panel. Some self-hosted packages are available for free while others require a fee. This is dependant on the type of package and the purpose of the blog.
