10 Reasons to Hate BlogSpot

November 2, 2008

Here are 10 of my many reasons why I'm not using Blogspot and why I hate it. If you beg to disagree with me, then do so, but still, I hate it. Don't forget to leave some comments hah? :)

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  • http://jojo.inkjolly.net Jojo

    I agree! I never liked blogspot nor even used it for once! The site looks unprofessional when you use it! LOL. (no offense). People just sticked to it because it the first blog engine. But I suggest them to use wordpress…

    Jojos last blog post..You’ll Always Be my THUNDER

  • http://glamorousphilippines.blogspot.com patet

    I was touched by it, and I think you are referring me to those people who just used blogspot to earn money…lol… but im gonna agree with you dude. I have this wordpress blog (and you know that) and i like they’re features. For wise people… you should use this, I knew lots of known people use WordPress, i think Brian Gorrell’s blog is hosted by WordPress. But just leave me my own…. what I did with the blogspot was just Experimental…i mean..i never try Adsence before b’cos it wasnt even in WordPress. So for curiosity…that’s it, I use Blogspot on my new blog. But dont cha worry I signed up again on WordPress for a new blog…lol… Can I still handle it? maybe…just try lang.

    patets last blog post..Chris Brown and Rihanna Live in Manila!

  • http://www.nurseincyberspace.com Brendel

    I think it would be nice to be able to share information and your thoughts while earning a little on the side. Let’s face it, most people are going through financial setbacks. So remuneration out of blogging will always be welcome for me.

    I find all you points valid. But for some of my blogs, I’ll continue to use Blogspot. Because I am comfortable with it and I like some things the way they are. But my personal blog, however, will be migrated to WordPress.

    Anyway, your blog posts are becoming juicier. Keep it up!

    Brendels last blog post..No to Friendster, Yes to Plurk

  • http://www.theladyprogrammer.com Gem

    My, you are potentially opening a can of worms here! Especially the last point (#10).

    I use blogspot on all domains. I have not figured out how to SEO it, but I’ve seen a few blogs that really made it good in Google search results (like bloggerbuster.com).

    On SEO, WordPress have all the advantage – if the blogger knows how to make use of the permalinks, all in one seo and all the other SEO optimizing stuff. Even better if the site is a self-hosted wordpress one.

    In blogger, comments can be replaced with IntenseDebate. I did not also have problems with long posts. There are also a lot of bloggers who like to offer help in blogger blogs – so far the limited support is not a major issue to me.

    On monetizing, isn’t it also done in self-hosted WordPress platforms? I see a lot of WordPress bloggers monetizing their blogs through adsense, text links and 125 banner ads too. A lot of blogger blogs have those loyal readers while doing paid posts.

  • http://dchen.wordpress.com/ dChen

    Ahahaha! I definitely agree with you. That’s why I chose to use WordPress rather than Blogspot for blogging. Some say that WordPress is complicated but I think they’re just too lazy to look much deeper into the windows that WordPress has. WordPress is customizable if you get to have the CSS working properly. :D More power to WordPress!

    dChens last blog post..Unsure About NMAT

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Jojo – then, go on and spread the word about WordPress :) :p

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @patet – I have nothing against those who use blogspot for the “real essence” of blogging, a lot just use it because they want to earn money.

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Brendel – again like I said to patet, it’s okey to earn money from ur blog (use blogspot in other words) basta just don’t make money a habit out of it and use blogspot only to earn money, that’s what I dislike about those bloggers.

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Gem – I was referring to blogspot.com and wordpress.com in the last reason that I left. Since those are the free blogging tools

    Automattic acquired IntenseDebate, so of course WordPress can also take all the advantages it brings ;)

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @dChen – Amen to that. More power to WordPress Bloggers :)

  • http://pinkbliss.org Babyjen

    aww.. yeah.. i agree also that wordpress is much better than blogspot. but for some beginners out there… blogspot is more convenient for them. just depends on the person’s capabilities..;)

    take care! -xoxo-

  • http://www.mommawannabe.com Jade

    Kev, I am stlll in the process of moving my blog to wordpress . And I do agree with Babyjen, blospot is just easier to start with if you don’t know anything about blogging.

    Anyway, it’s still a great post….I could definitely use it since I am still very new to self hosting my blog.

    Jades last blog post..A Quiet Sunday

  • http://www.pinoyblogero.com Karlo.PinoyBlogero

    True, blogspot, may not be as powerful and complex as wordpress, but that’s exactly why some people still prefer blogspot.

    Blogspot is simple and is easier to use which is a great help to those people who just want to write without worrying about stuff like plugins and themes. It is also a great testing ground for people who just want to try blogging out.

    Karlo.PinoyBlogeros last blog post..A Pinoy TV Show About Blogging? Where!?

  • http://opinionpinoy.blogspot.com pchi

    you’re entitled to your opinion

    I am using blogspot. I am not saying that I like it or I don’t or that I like it better than wordpress.

    All blogging platforms have a place in the cyber world.

    If all there is to use is wordpress.. we wouldn’t be able to compare and that would be boring

    As of monetizing from blogs… your points sounds like a personal attack on bloggers who make money with their blogs

    I don’t take it personally but a blogging experience is different for each individual

    we don’t have the same reasons for blogging ’cause we’re unique individuals

    my reason is for self expression… if I can earn money along the way, why not?

    pchis last blog post..Top Ten EC Droppers

  • http://jh3n-a-holic.blogspot.com/ Jhen

    hmm. maybe at some point you’re right but for me as a user of blogspot and a beginner in blogging maybe we have different reasons why we use blogspot or maybe wordpress. Babyjen is right definitely blogspot is a more convenient for beginners, like me. since wordpress is kinda hard for me to understand since i don’t know how it really works… and for the number 10th? hmm its up to the blogger how he/she will run his blog ayt? I don’t think putting advertisements in blog can affect the whole blog. c’mmon it is just for fun.

    Jhens last blog post..Happy Birthday to my Mom!

  • http://keeraerae.livejournal.com Ms. Gorgeous

    Kanya-kanyang opinions naman yan. Kanya-kanyang blogs din. I used blogspot once pero nahirapan ako. Haha. So, I’m using Livejournal. Hindi siya super bongga unlike the other blog hosts. But, I find it easy to use. Haha!

    Ms. Gorgeouss last blog post..Fifteen. :)

  • http://www.lainyonline.com Lainy

    Thanks for the visit on my Blogger blog, LOL!

    This post is subjective. It’s because you are a WOrdpress user and I am a blogger user.

    First off, I won’t argue with all the things you’ve said but If I may suggest, can you do some tutorials for blogger users like us? I’m using blogger not because I’m in love with it. It’s the only option I can have for now because I don’t know how WordPress works.

    Your tutorial on how we could make use of WP and agree with all the 10 points you’ve listed above might just make us change our minds and switch to W P;-)

    Lainys last blog post..Featured BFF: Lollii of My Kawaii Life

  • http://supersadstar.blogspot.com mimi

    I think WordPress is for serious bloggers who know how to make a website. I agree that WordPress has more features but I use Blogspot because I’m not as experienced and knowledgeable about FTP, PHP, blog hosting, etc etc. as you and most WordPress users are.

    With that, if you do hate Blogspot so much, I suggest you put tutorials for the blog hosting newbie. If there were such things, I think most people would move to WordPress.

    But anyway, nice post. God bless! :)

  • http://pinoyteens.org Princess

    First things first, hats off for a good post that you wrote. Your writing really improved since last night haha. how is your traffic? Concentrating on content? If that makes you happy, go on :)

    Anyways, there are still some points that need more explanation and hey, Kev, did you read that?Tutorials daw oh.

    Princesss last blog post..Before the dinner

  • http://maartegirls.com Maarte Girls

    my first blog was on blogspot bocz I was not yet knowledgeable about links, permalinks, ads etc I just want to express my feelings and thought.then I switch to i.ph coz my classmates are using it, den they switch to blogsome,I switch blogsome too and now I am on wordpress because it’s now in and the best ….mmmm… about next? can anyone beat wordpress?? … lol :D

  • http://plurk.com/daizel Daizel

    pansin ko na nga rin, super adik mo na sa WordPress puro WordPress, how about me?

    Daizels last blog post..daizel shares My BF’s post about HATING BLOGSPOT

  • http://ice9web.blogspot.com Aice Nice Concepts

    wahahah! I have free hosted blogspot and self-hosted wordpress.org blogs pero to compare the two is really NOT relevant you know why? its like comparing two different species kasi…

    dapat compare mo nalang un wordpress.org sa ibang self-hosted na blog like drupal or joomla …( which I also have one drupal blog and in the making pa un joomla ko na blog)

    blogspot can be compared to a non-hosted blog like wordpress.com ok…? kung compare ko natin ang wordpress.com (which I also have one wordpress.com blog) mas ayos ang blogspot kasi sa template palang and modifying the widgets and making it more personalize, much user friendly naman ang blogspot kaysa wordpress.com…

    What do you think guys?!

    agree!!!

    bow!

    (^_^)

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Aice Nice Concepts – In my last few sentences I said, that even WordPress.Com is much better than blogspot, how much more WordPress.Org.

    In general, I’m comparing and contrasting WordPress and BlogSpot, WordPress.Com itself has got more to show. Joomla at the other end is no blogging tool, it’s a CMS.

  • http://ice9web.co.cc Ice 9 Web.Co.CC

    @Kevin Paquet – nako ha joomla can be use as CMS and also blog… like the wordpress.org it can also be used as CMS

    hmmm I beg to disagree mas maganda ang blogspot compare mo sa wordpress.com noh!

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Daizel – adik rin ako seo hahaha..

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Princess – I’m the learning process pa nga eh, don’t worry, my posts will and will become better :)

  • http://toofeel.blogspot.com phyLLz

    I know you don’t like blogspot, i really don’t know but from your entry I can tell that you really HATE it. But still, HATE is a strong word.

    I am using blogspot, and im kind of proud of it since I am still new in the bloggin world. I think it is definitely OKAY to use blogspot if your new, and do not have that much knowledge about stuff. As they said from other commentors, blogspot is easier to use…

    as for you, expert na.

    I’m planning on moving to wordpress soon… if i have my own domain.lol

    phyLLzs last blog post..Marley & Me

  • http://jean100386.blogspot.com jean

    wow… great idea.. ahehehe

    I love blogspot but i like wordpress..ahahayz.. dunno the reason.. :) )

    bsta,,, Pro-blogspot parin ako.. whatever the reasons you have,, ***wink..

    WordPress… hmm yes, maganda sya..I really appreciate it,, but I think Im inlove with blogspot..aheheh sa blogspot kasi ako unang natutong mag blog eh..

    jeans last blog post..October last post…=))

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @mimi – I’ll be creating a special blog page for Blogging and WordPress Tutorials, stay tuned for that one. Like I said, Blogspot is also very techy, esecially when you need to convert a WordPress theme to blogspot. :|

  • http://www.kevinpaquet.com Kevin Paquet

    @Babyjen – or maybe they really just didn’t try something else? :p

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