So many people ask me, what is the difference between a free, hosted blog on wordpress.com and a self hosted wordpress.org site. I always answer that hosting the wordpress software on your own hosting gives you more control, allows you to use themes and plugins not included in the wordpress directory, and also gives you… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Blogging
Free Screen Capture Software – ScreenHunter Tutorial
Have you ever wondered how other bloggers get a picture of their screen to post on their blog? Have you read tutorials with pictures of what to do? These “geniuses” aren’t taking pictures with their cameras, nor are they spending big bucks for software you could never afford. ScreenHunter is one of the best screen… Continue Reading
What Is Your Experience With Blogging Platforms?
As a web developer, I find it interesting to see where people choose to blog, and how many of them end up switching from their original blogging platform. I’m a WordPress.org (Self Hosted) girl myself, but I started out with Blogspot (Blogger.) While I never hosted my own site on a WordPress.com account, I have… Continue Reading
Web Etiquette Defined – The Simplest of Courtesies
While reading the Family Technology column at Type-A Mom I ran across a great article by Kris Cain of LittleTechGirl.com. I especially like Kris’ analogy of the web being a wall… … I think part of the issue is that the web is like a big wall. On one side is the internet, and on… Continue Reading
That’s When You Know, You’re Sisters.
… when you share your worst parenting moments, and instead of judging she reinforces what you know to be truth… despite your weak moments, you’re an awesome mother. When you compliment each other in life, both on the job and at home. When her example inspires you to be a better wife, mom and friend…. Continue Reading
Blog Etiquette. Handling an ever sensitive subject. (Blog Scrapping)
Almost every week there is another conversation taking place on Twitter, Facebook, and friend’s blogs, about blog scrapping, transparency, the “proper” way to handle product reviews, etc… While I’m no expert, I’ve observed a lot in my short blogging-life. In the case of blog scrapping, bloggers can take one of two roads when they feel… Continue Reading