Blog vs Web Site

[barfwinkle]

Good Morning from Sunny Oklahoma

Well as the winter days tick away, I have been contemplating updating Rhapsody's web site and have done a bit. I was finally able to get an current copy of the software used for this purpose, started the endeavor, and got to thinking: Which (see Subject line) would method of internet exposure would be more convenient?

I know what is involved in modest web site management and I control ALL CONTENT! No banners, no ads no nothing that I dont want or put there! That's how I like it.

Now, is there a blog site that will allow me to do the same? That way I dont have to worry about software or which computer I happen to be working on. All I need is a computer with internet access. That is a big plus for blogs, but what about content control?

Any sage advise for the board would be highly appreciated.

Fair winds and remember my CD Brethern, Spring must be just around the corner as I am down to less than one rick of wood, and IF I run out the ADMIRAL will let the cat out of the bag and rig the grate!!!!!

[seajunkie]

I've made a few small web sites with Yahoo. I've made free ones with advertising, and hosted ones for less then $10/month. They have web based tools to create them. They are basic, but they work. If later you want to use a more robust tool you can.

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosti ... atures.php

[mike ritenour]

I use Network Solutions.

Rit

[Forrest]

I use Blogspot - it's free.

You can link to Photobucket for pics (http://s495.photobucket.com/albums/rr31 ... =slideshow); and

Scribd to link to documents (http://www.scribd.com/doc/9193996/Sail- ... d-Voyaging )

[bottomscraper]

Our Mahalo web site is hosted by Ipower. Part of the package included Wordpress blogging software. I think we pay about $7 a month. The plans keep changing and they usually get better for less $ each year. We used Wordpress for "Nemo's Dlog 2007". I closed it up for comments about a year ago because I was getting automated spam postings. I think with the later software this problem was fixed. I need to update the Mahalo web site since it has a few dead links that need fixing.

http://sailmahalo.com/NemoDlog2007/


http://wordpress.org/

http://www.ipower.com/ipower/index.bml

[viv]

I also use the free version of yahoo (geocities) and it works great. Just a little ad from yahoo pops up in the upper right corner then fades away. It is easy to build for simple websites. Google just recently came out with Google Sites. That is also free.

If you want no ads and your own domain name, then I would suggest the cheapest package at Network Solutions. I set up my work websites that way. On network solutions you can either use the web based site creator (which is easy and there are no downloads) or use your own web program and just upload to Network solutions.

Good Luck.

[Michael Heintz]

My dear brother, Let us pray that the cat stay in the bag........ for fear the damages upon you.

Do not forget KISS.......(keep it simple stupid) ... ummmmm Bill not be callin you stupid. But is it really sunny in OK. ?

Good Lord my Brother..... Let's hope that the CDSOA Intelegence division does not get involved......

[barfwinkle]

My dear brother, Let us pray that the cat stay in the bag........ for fear the damages upon you.

Do not forget KISS.......(keep it simple stupid) ... ummmmm Bill not be callin you stupid. But is it really sunny in OK. ?

Good Lord my Brother..... Let's hope that the CDSOA Intelegence division does not get involved......

Might i be a askin, Capt, What be in ye drink?

And I fear no intel group what so ever! Bring 'me on!