First I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLOGGER! This system, which began with the Pyra company, has stuck around for eight, count 'em, eight years. Of course, the up sweep into the Google fold probably has a lot to do with the longevity. Doing away with the paid version helped. Providing a free server, Blogspot, also increases popularity. Let's see. What else? Perhaps the ability to integrate Google advertising easily, well, easier with the ready made templates, probably attracts more commercial users. I've always pointed out Blogger's ease of use as an enormous bonus over more complicated systems that require installation on your computer and/or server. I'll probably plug it again in an article I've been asked to prepare for the San Diego Writers/Editors Guild newsletter--if I can get the editor to narrow the scope.
"Write about blogs," she said.
"What about blogs?" I asked. Her blank look and shrug said it all. I think I'll write about the many ways blogging can help writers, or writers can use blogs. If you have ideas on this topic, feel free to add them in a comment, so I can rip them off. Hey! At least I'm honest and upfront about it.
Labels: blogging, technology, writers, writing
2 Comments:
Just wanted you to know I've posted a list of my favorite writers' blog, and you're on it.
Ooo! What a nice compliment. Thank you, Lillie. *waves across the desert*
I don't get nearly enough opportunity to visit your fine blog. I'll drop by real soon, y'hear?
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