Blogger (Blogspot) CMS
There are so many advantages of using Blogger, it's almost ridiculous. In my opinion, the biggest benefits are unlimited storage and traffic (hosting), followed by the option of using your own domain name. There is no other company offering this whole package for free. Heck, even if you pay for hosting it will still not be unlimited. Not to mention traffic limitations.
What is Blogger
Blogger is a platform
(from Google) that helps you create blogs and websites. You could also call
it a publishing tool. You can publish information, your thoughts, ideas,
pictures, videos and everything in between. It's ridiculously easy to use
and get started with. If you know how to write and send an email then you
will feel right at home with Blogger.
Google has over the years improved Blogger and its interface, with the
last update
dating back to 2020. Although over the years Google has retired products and
services it no longer deemed profitable or feasible to maintain, this has
not happened to Blogger. And for good reason: Blogger is profitable (in my
opinion). To this day, creating a blog or website on Blogger is the easiest
way to get accepted into the
AdSense program.
Advantages of Using Blogger
- It's intuitive and easy to get started with;
- It's free with no strings attached and no paid upgrades;
- It has a long history (since 1999);
- It's offered by Google, a reputable company that will not disappear overnight;
- You can create up to 100 websites;
- It offers unlimited storage and traffic. Yes, unlimited;
- It's un-hackable bar someone guessing your password;
- You get a sub-domain for free: example.blogspot.com;
- Or use your own domain name, also for free: example.com;
- It's versatile.
Disadvantages of Using Blogger
- Strict Content Policy (rules);
- If you break the rules and people report you, your site may be deleted;
- If you keep breaking the rules you could get your entire Google account deactivated.
Looking at the advantages and disadvantages it's clear where the balance
sides. But don't be quick to start creating sites before you
read the Content Policy. These rules are easy to comprehend. There is no lawyer talk or anything
like that. They are clear and there is little ambiguity.
My best advice is:
do not publish things that upset or divide people. Stay away from sensitive issues and you will be fine. Don't make fun of
people. Don't upload pictures or videos that are not yours. Don't copy and
paste text from other sources without at least giving some commentary or
substantially modifying it first. Be original and create your own content.
What's Possible with Blogger
There are a number of different website types one can build using Blogger.
First, obviously, you can create a blog. On point #10 of the Advantages of
Using Blogger I mentioned it's versatile. That means you can build a lot of different types of projects using
this platform. Now you will find out what I mean.
#1 Start your own Blog
Starting a blog is the main purpose of Blogger. What is a blog? Here's a
definition from the Oxford Dictionary:
a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
Firstly, a blog is a website. Secondly, it's regularly updated. Lastly, it
is run (updated) by only one person or a small group.
A personal blog can be used for a variety of things, such as sharing your
thoughts and ideas with others, documenting your personal experiences, and
sharing information about your interests and hobbies. Many people use
their personal blogs as a creative outlet, a way to connect with others
who share their interests, or a platform to share their expertise on a
particular subject. Some people also use their personal blogs to promote
their businesses or professional services. Overall, a personal blog can be
a great way to express yourself and connect with others online.
Here are some examples of famous people that have their own blogs and
update them regularly:
- Bill Gates (www.gatesnotes.com)
- The founder of Microsoft, writes something new on his blog almost every week. As you can see from the articles that he posts (blog posts), he likes to read a lot and thus shares his thoughts on his favorite books by using his personal blog. He also posts about healthcare, the climate and equality.
- Paulo Coelho (paulocoelhoblog.com)
- The author of famous novel "The Alchemist", uses his blog to share his thoughts about writing, religion and some other interesting hobbies of his.
- Martha Stewart (www.themarthablog.com)
- The successful business woman that started her empire via catering and then moved onto write popular cookbooks and even her own magazine, uses her blog to share details about her daily life. You will find hundreds of photos on her blog, some that you will not see anywhere else.
- Katie Lee Biegel (www.katieleebiegel.com/blog)
- The popular host of "Beach Bites with Katie Lee", uses her blog to share recipes, news about her upcoming appearances as well as just regular things she does in her life like taking walks.
As you can see, even famous people enjoy writing and sharing their
thoughts publicly with the world via their personal blogs. You can do it
too. Now, you might not have the same-size audience as these folk but that
shouldn't stop you. Writing is liberating. Putting your thoughts and
opinions out there is almost therapeutic. You can also think about your
blog as a journal, a public one though.
#2 Create an Archive
What's an archive?
Here is a list of popular websites built with Blogger: https://trends.builtwith.com/websitelist/Blogger
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