If you are eager to create a blog there are many kinds of
blogging software to get you going easily and quickly. One
of most popular is Blogger.com. However if you are serious
about growing a professional business, I’d suggest getting
a real domain name and hosting account. This could be
compared to the days when many companies offered free
hosting so you could set up your own web site. After a few
years these companies went belly up and so did your site.
It therefore makes better sense to start correctly
otherwise you will only regret it later.

Here’s some of the major benefits of using Word Press
Blogging Software:

1. Easy to install and set up. If you have a hosting
account which uses Linux servers they will probably have
Fantastico. This is a tool which allows you to install Word
Press within a few minutes from the cpanel that comes with
your hosting account. Just make sure you have the latest
version otherwise update your Word Press installation
before you start customizing it.

If you are strapped for money and can’t afford a domain
name or a hosting account, you can also create a free
account with Word Press.

2. Hundreds of templates to choose from. You don’t have to
be a programmer or even know html to start a blog with Word
Press. You can select from the three templates they provide
at installation and you can easily switch between them. If
you are not happy with them there are other sites which
display Word Press themes and allow you to download them ie

[http://webdesignbook.net/themes/]

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3. Customization. The basic themes that come with the Word
Press installation can easily be customized to suit your
needs. There are 100s of plug-ins (http://wp-plugins.net/)
which will allow you to alter the color, design, images,
add contact forms, photo albums etc.

4. Great documentation and support forums. The
documentation that comes with Word Press, covers almost
every aspect of your Word Press Blog. If you get stuck the
support forums are always quick to respond to your questions.

RSS or ‘really simple
syndication’, is automatically integrated into Word Press so
every time you create a post or make a comment it creates a
feed for it. This allows those with RSS Feeders to read the
post at their own leisure.

6. Easy organization. Most Word Press templates include
pages, categories, links, and feeds. These are usually
located in the sidebar but can be easily customized to go
elsewhere. You can also add other features should you need
them for your blog.

7. Monetization. You can easily add AdSense ads to your
blog with a plug-in. By placing ads in strategic locations
on your blog it will allow you to make money. You can also
make money by including links to affiliate programs related
to the topic of your blog.

Conclusion: If you want to save time looking for blogging
software that is extremely flexible because of it’s
hundreds of template options and add-ons, then go for Word
Press…you won’t regret it.