Blog Platform Comparison Chart
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Blogger
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WordPress.org
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TypePad
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Moveable Type
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Costs
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Free
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Domain + Hosting, Generally $9 + $5-10/mo (WordPress does not provide web
hosting)
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$8.95 to $29.95 a
Month
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Free for Personal, $50 to $1,000 for commercial licenses
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Your Own Domain
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CMAP Required (Technical)
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Yes, default option.
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CMAP Required (Technical)
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Yes
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Level of CSS & HTML Required
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None
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None required for basic
functionality, but making any custom edits requires CSS knowledge.
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None
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Basic HTML and FTP skills required.
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Custom Plug-Ins
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Limited, through Widgets
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Many Highly Functional Plug-Ins
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No
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Has plug-ins, robust selection though not as up to date as
Wordpress.
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Image Storage
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1 GB
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Depends on Web Host
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100 MB for basic, 500 MB for Plus
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Depends on Web Host
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Customization
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Pre-set themes only
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HTML, CSS and PHP skills required.
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Limited
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Yes, only HTML knowledge required.
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Software & Security Updates
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Automatic
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Manual – Forgetting to update can result in a security breach.
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Automatic
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Manual – Forgetting to update can result in a security breach.
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Ease of Installation
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Very easy process
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Requires technical knowledge unless you have Fantastico. With Fantastico setup
is 1-click.
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Fairy easy, no technical knowledge required unless you’re mapping a domain name, which can be slightly
technical.
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Relatively easy with basic technical knowledge.
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NOTE: This Comparison chart was created based on available information and features
are subject to change.
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