Comments on: I want to help you help yourself.

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:29:07 +0000

Judy, I am partial to WordPress, and you can get the same theme that I used as the starting point for my Cold Climate Gardening website, which I consider simple and elegant–at least before it was modified by myself!

If you check my Lots of Links page, under the Software section, you will find links to software evaluations. Some of them attempt to be even-handed and objective, others are just people sharing their experiences.

The software where “They Host” will be easier to get started with, no matter which you choose, but will usually have more limited options. For example, you might not have as many themes to choose from, or be limited in what you can put in the sidebar. Many people do not find this to be a problem at all, or, by the time they do, they are ready to do it themselves with their own hosting.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:55:42 +0000

Hi, I love your ‘Cold Climate Gardening’ blog, and so you’ve encouraged me to try to create one of my own.

Could you please direct me to the best source for choosing the software (i.e., wordpress, blogger) that would suit the needs of a beginner who loves a nice ’simple yet elegant’ layout with easy application? (Unless you have a recommendation of your own!)

I will look up the “Wordpress for Dummies” book for starters.

Thanks for the tips and I look forward to following along on this blog. j.

By: easydo

easydo — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:48:29 +0000

Never used a blog before. How do you keep anonymity? Can your comments be traced to your computer? I don’t want my identity out there for millions to see or use.

By: Mary Ann Newcomer

Mary Ann Newcomer — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:05:10 +0000

howdy do!