*I had to activate my WordPress blog through my email account to begin blogging. On Blogger I could begin instantly.
*While creating the account in Blogger, part of the set-up process entailed designing the layout and features of the blog. In WordPress, creating the account was faster, because the design, layout and features were automatic (yet changeable).
*The layout in Blogger seems easier to change. In WordPress the only page element that I could figure out how to alter was the custom image header.
*WordPress automatically put my first blog entry, my first comment, my tagline, and my about me page up. In these areas WordPress left instructions for me regarding how to edit and delete different features on the blog.
*WordPress offers upgrades (custom css, unlimited private users, and 5 GB, 15 GB, and 25 GB space upgrades) for prices which can be paid through Paypal. Blogger is completely free.
*On Blogger, it was easy and clear how to add my avatar into the User Profile. On WordPress, I had a hard time finding a place where I could add my avatar to the blog. Eventually I added it within my “about me” post on my “about me” page.
*The dashboards on Blogger and WordPress, although they have many of the same functions, look completely different. Blogger’s dashboard looks like a blog. WordPress’s dashboard looks like a more formal website.
*Both Blogger and WordPress allow for the ability to moderate comments and add widgets. They also offer very similar post writing options.
*On the Blogger Help page, you can ask for help from the Help Group/fellow Bloggers. Both Blogger and WordPress have helpful lists of faq and answers.
My (less fancy) WordPress blog:
http://jwscils598x08.wordpress.com/
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Great observations! At first, I didn't like Blogger (probably because I was used to wordpress), but after playing around with it, I really like it. There's alot of different ways you can customize for free which is very nice!
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