tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post947019141457138115..comments2024-03-28T13:28:51.891-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Blog or Website—Which One Does a Writer Really Need? Blogging for Writers, Part OneEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28564790869758172702015-09-21T12:21:44.652-04:002015-09-21T12:21:44.652-04:00Marilyn, thank you for stopping by! Blessings, EMarilyn, thank you for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-3346794329566520802015-09-21T12:21:14.919-04:002015-09-21T12:21:14.919-04:00Emily, this is valuable info. Thank you for sharin...Emily, this is valuable info. Thank you for sharing it! Folks, this is good info, I recommend you visit her site for more info. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6972727840003419172015-09-21T12:20:17.354-04:002015-09-21T12:20:17.354-04:00Nancy, Blogger is completely free. I don't hos...Nancy, Blogger is completely free. I don't host this site anywhere but here and pay exactly zero for everything you see on this blog. My advice? Experiment with Blogger for free, then move to a paid site once you are familiar with what you want and need. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45143597307034704332015-09-21T12:18:46.728-04:002015-09-21T12:18:46.728-04:00Rene Diana, there is NO reason to blush. This is a...Rene Diana, there is NO reason to blush. This is a long series, and I never assume you all have time to read every post! We all have to guard our time. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53144652862166101932015-09-21T11:43:20.865-04:002015-09-21T11:43:20.865-04:00Okay...I confess...I started reading this series a...Okay...I confess...I started reading this series at number four *as I'm sure you realized when you read my comment ~ blush* Thank you for explaining the difference between blog and website...both are rather intimidating, but when I grow up, I shall determine to not be so afraid. God bless. Rene Diane Aubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199359016249864883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61672172492972345902015-09-01T17:11:44.902-04:002015-09-01T17:11:44.902-04:00Many thanks, Emily. It's starting to make sens...Many thanks, Emily. It's starting to make sense :-)<br /><br />Nancy<br /><br /><br /><br /> nancy dearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013376656282410687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65275354716647058522015-09-01T10:23:51.473-04:002015-09-01T10:23:51.473-04:00Edie, my degree is actually in something else but ...Edie, my degree is actually in something else but Web Page Development is a required class. Regardless of what I end up doing, I am sure that the information learned will be helpful- both personally and professionally. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768532616562432602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-85205374093866131932015-09-01T09:30:38.929-04:002015-09-01T09:30:38.929-04:00Edie, I tried to post this once, and it seems to h...Edie, I tried to post this once, and it seems to have gotten lost. I hit Preview and it said "publishing." Then my message disappeared.<br /><br />Here's what I wrote:<br />You can build a static site on the free Wordpress.com. You can set a static page as home page rather than the blog page. I have done this for my music club: https://pmgmartin.wordpress.com/.<br /><br />Wordpress.org is for people who set up their own hosting account. You can have a blog there, too. Again, the blog page can be home page, or a static page can be home. I have a Wordpress.org type site: http://emilyakin.com. The home page is static. The blog page is Blog4Writers on the menu.<br /><br />So, you can have both a blog and static pages on either Wordpress option. It's just that Wordpress.com is free (unless you choose to get your own domain name and pay them for hosting). With Wordpress.org, you have to pay for your hosting separately and download the Wordpress software from Wordpress.org to install on your hosting account.<br /><br />I have a post on my blog that gets into detail about Wordpress sites/blogs. See it here: http://emilyakin.com/3-ways-new-wordpress-site/Emily M. Akinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001090985418852573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-12341361937454547282015-09-01T07:07:05.884-04:002015-09-01T07:07:05.884-04:00Thank you Edie. Looking forward to reading more as...Thank you Edie. Looking forward to reading more as I'm considering moving from one to the other. Marilyn Nutterhttp://www.marilynnutter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51078323239248941522015-09-01T05:17:26.874-04:002015-09-01T05:17:26.874-04:00Hi Edie, I've decided I want to blog, but I...Hi Edie, I've decided I want to blog, but I'm unsure of the mechanics. I'm happy to pay for the reasons you describe, but can't decide who. It looks like Wordpress.org is the best bet for beginners like me, but the step-by-step how to guides also talk about hosting with one - what looks like an affiliate site - recommending Bluehost. The Wordpress/Bluehost combination will cost around $200, so any words of wisdom/reassurance would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks nancy dearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013376656282410687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28710867352451808032015-08-31T14:29:16.200-04:002015-08-31T14:29:16.200-04:00Good to know, Edie. Thanks.Good to know, Edie. Thanks.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45417927854539049352015-08-31T12:01:35.578-04:002015-08-31T12:01:35.578-04:00I'm glad the info has helped! Blessings, EI'm glad the info has helped! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66358652956427329392015-08-31T11:59:57.744-04:002015-08-31T11:59:57.744-04:00Elaine, it depends on how the designer has set it ...Elaine, it depends on how the designer has set it up. If you request that they make it where you can manage a lot of it yourself, you should be fine. That's why choosing a good reputable web-designer is so crucial.Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68332339956171021502015-08-31T11:39:58.538-04:002015-08-31T11:39:58.538-04:00Hi Edie - I've been debating about whether or ...Hi Edie - I've been debating about whether or not it was time to get a website. The one thing that stops me is the time/money factor. Thank you for clarifying the benefits of blogs and websites. I'm going to stick with my blog for now.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77430753361758411212015-08-31T10:11:05.217-04:002015-08-31T10:11:05.217-04:00Edie, thanks! Yes, what you've explained makes...Edie, thanks! Yes, what you've explained makes a lot of sense and soothes the wee bit of jangled nerves I have.<br /><br />One other question that I'd appreciate clarification: if post website launch (designed by designer and hosted by other), if I want to add updates (blog posts or publishing news) is this something I can do myself and how easy is it?Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66446807992793910272015-08-31T09:46:35.091-04:002015-08-31T09:46:35.091-04:00Michol, since this is your degree plan, I'd de...Michol, since this is your degree plan, I'd design a site and incorporate a blog page within it. If you want to go ahead and get started with the blog, you could use Blogger and just link to it through one of the website tabs. Either way is a viable option. Great questions! If you have any others, you can share them here or you're welcome to email me - ediegmelson@gmail.com. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-67296577695934744312015-08-31T09:43:19.310-04:002015-08-31T09:43:19.310-04:00Elaine, if you pay to park your site somewhere, it...Elaine, if you pay to park your site somewhere, it's not in danger of disappearing. The issue we all have to be aware of is if our web designer disappears. Often designers incorporate their own style into a site and it can be difficult to find a new designer of the one who built the site retires or moves into another line of business. Difficult, though not usually impossible, although there have been instances where it was necessary to start from scratch on a site. <br /><br />All this to say, you're good with WordPress.org as long as you're paying for hosting. Paying for hosting is like making a house payment - you own the property and it can't be taken from you without legal ramifications. Using a free site, like Blogger, is more like renting, in that the address belongs to Blogger. BUT even with that THE BLOG AUTHOR OWNS ALL THE WRITTEN AND IMAGE CONTENT. <br /><br />I hope this does't confuse you. If you need clarification, you can ask more here, or shoot me an email. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-23770752990216283602015-08-31T09:37:53.988-04:002015-08-31T09:37:53.988-04:00Erin, thank you for following and especially for t...Erin, thank you for following and especially for taking time to comment! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13671446952819126272015-08-31T09:37:30.442-04:002015-08-31T09:37:30.442-04:00Amanda, weebly is a reputable site, but in the pas...Amanda, weebly is a reputable site, but in the past I've found that plugging in some of the gadgets/widgets needed in the blog sidebar take a little tweaking and some creative work-around. But the sites built there are very professional looking and easy to navigate for the reader. Thanks so much for chiming in! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-73758400196854902822015-08-31T08:33:38.425-04:002015-08-31T08:33:38.425-04:00God sure is good!
This posting comes at the perf...God sure is good! <br /><br />This posting comes at the perfect time for me. I am being called to write and I believe that a blog is where God wants me to start. It also happens that I am starting the final class for my Associates degree tonight and it happens to be Web Page Development and Design. <br /><br />I know that we are going to have to build a completely functional website and suspect that this will not be able to be a blog. If it has to be a website, my question is, should I use this class as an opportunity to build my platform by including a blog, or should I do that assignment separate and use something like Blogger?<br /><br />Your suggestions are appreciated. I will be sure to read upcoming posts as well. It is no accident that I stumbled across your blog. I have been reading it daily for about a week now and have been truly blessed by it. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768532616562432602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45810616835678686342015-08-31T07:13:47.885-04:002015-08-31T07:13:47.885-04:00Wonderful timing--for me--of this post. I'm se...Wonderful timing--for me--of this post. I'm seriously looking into having a website designed that would incorporate my long-time Blogger post, but the designer would use WordPress(org). Though many websites are built using WP my question is this: while the direction seems to go that it's best not to rely on the free sites (like Blogger), isn't it chancy to rely on WP(org) as well, in case WP fades away into the proverbial sunset? I'm confused. Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49613078200310544532015-08-31T06:31:36.224-04:002015-08-31T06:31:36.224-04:00Thank you, Edie! I'll be following this closel...Thank you, Edie! I'll be following this closely. I'm always looking for social media advice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Blessings! Erin E. McEndreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860766736825206284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31561868304644676292015-08-31T05:57:18.744-04:002015-08-31T05:57:18.744-04:00I have always wondered about website vs blog; than...I have always wondered about website vs blog; thanks for the clarification and advice! I stated a blog a little over a year ago and ended up using Weebly. I tinkered with Blogger but found it frustrating. Weebly offers both a free version and a paid version. Just putting that out there as another option. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com