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jada2002 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 06:36 PM

Hi,

I am interested in having my own blog, any
tips or information would be helpful.

Thanks

Audrey · #2 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 08:33 AM

My blog is at www.blogger.com They are a free blog system, very easy to navigate through.

Other folks use WordPress.com » Get a Free Blog Here and just love it.

rachael24 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 08:36 AM

I am starting one with Wordpress.com The set up seems very easy, and has a lot of neat little gadgets.

VW2010 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 12:45 PM

Just remember with Wordpress.com you cannot promote affiliate links or use Google Adsense to monetize your blog as it is against their terms of service.

vicki-arnold · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 01:53 PM

If you use Wordpress.com, here is a link explaining the above (no adsense):

AdSense and other Ads « WordPress.com

I would recommend using Wordpress.org. You host this on your own site and can find many templates to use Adsense in your blog. For hosting check here: http://wordpress.org/hosting/.

I personally use DreamHost (listed on the above .org link) and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. It truly is one button installation. I had my blog up and going in no time. If you link through the above link, WP.org receives an affiliate payment (I think) and you get a 20% discount on your first payment whether you choose monthly or one of the other lump sum payments. I think you get a free domain name with it, but I don't know, I didn't need it.

Obviously, this costs money upfront for the hosting, but you have full control over your site. It is also a much more professional image for your own domain name compared to a sub-domain name. A definite plus.

vicki-arnold · #6 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Here are some wordpress templates that have been Search Engine Optimized by Courtney Tuttle.

http://courtneytuttle.com/seo-wordpress-themes/

Actually, I highly recommend that site in general, very great information.

jada2002 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 10:38 PM

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your responces.I'll check things
out.Thanks again