The document discusses the pros and cons of major blogging platforms including Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr, and self-hosting. Blogger and WordPress are recommended for those seeking a free and easy option. Tumblr allows for more unique designs but limits customization. Self-hosting gives full control but requires buying web hosting and maintaining security. The key factors to consider are costs, customization needs, and audience when choosing a blogging platform.

3. Honestly, your platform doesn’t
really matter. It’s all about personal
preference. Let’s go over some pros
and cons of the major blogging
platforms.

4.  Pros
 Free and has no ads
 Easy set up and user interface
 Automatically backed up
 Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
 Cons
 Can’t customize blog post link structure
 Limited design templates
 No FTP access
 Don’t technically own your blog – Google
does
Your URL:
yourblog.blogspot.com

5.  Pros
 Free
 Easy set up and user interface
 Automatically backed up
 Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
 Cons
 Your blog may display ads to non-logged
in visitors
 Can’t customize blog link structure
 Limited free design templates
 No FTP access
 Don’t technically own your blog –
Automattic does
Your URL:
yourblog.wordpress.org

6.  Pros
 Free
 Easy set up and user interface
 Automatically backed up
 Host is responsible for security and
maintenance of your blog
 Cons
 Can’t customize blog link structure
 Limited free design templates
 No FTP access
 Don’t technically own your blog – Tumblr
does
Your URL:
yourblog.tumblr.com

7.  Pros
 You own your blog
 Can customize blog post link structure
 Can control if and how you monetize your
blog
 Cons
 Must buy a domain name and web
hosting plan
 Responsible for security and maintenance
of your blog
 Must back up your blog yourself
Your URL:
WHATEVER YOU WANT

8. If you’re looking for free and easy
Blogger and Wordpress.org are both
great options.
If you’re looking for something a
little more unique, Tumblr is the way
to go.
If you want full customizability and
are okay with the costs, go with
Wordpress.com
If you are okay sharing with a more
limited audience and/or plan on
posting less frequently use Facebook
Notes or LinkedIn.
**Remember, you can always change
where your blog is.