{"id":2367,"date":"2011-09-17T11:16:53","date_gmt":"2011-09-17T15:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/?p=2367"},"modified":"2021-10-19T06:48:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T10:48:02","slug":"to-blog-or-not-to-blog-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-question\/","title":{"rendered":"To Blog Or Not To Blog: That is The Question"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having been in web design<\/a> for a while, I\u2019ve learned that most people want one of two kinds of website: Either they want a full-featured page with heaps of content, or they\u2019ll want just a simple blog to post their daily thoughts, news, or complaints\u2014mostly the latter.
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\nWith that in mind, the real question when choosing a web host<\/a>, a web design<\/a>, or even a content management system<\/a> (like WordPress<\/a>) is: What exactly am I going to do with this chunk of the Internet? Whether or not you want a full site or just a basic blog-style interface will even determine if you need a registered domain name or not. To help you move along the Deciding Path, use the guide below.<\/p>\n

First Off, What is A Blog And What\u2019s a Website?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seems like an obvious difference, but what really is a blog, and what\u2019s a website? I mean, what are they really?<\/p>\n

A blog is a tool designed to make it easy to provide constant content updates. These could be anything from news articles to essays on proper ways to cook a turkey. This website, for instance, is a blog, because it provides periodically updated content pieces. A website on the other hand, is a more static chunk of code. It\u2019s not likely to change as much, and provides a different function: It might serve as a digital business card, or it might contain an artist\u2019s portfolio. It\u2019s less focused on being updated, and more focused on being relevant.<\/p>\n

So Which One do I Need?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best way to think about it is this: What will you really be doing with your site? If you need a place where customers can go to view your products, or learn a bit more about your business, a plain website will suffice. Think of your site as a billboard for the information you want to get out. With that in mind, focus on a web host that delivers a lot of storage space and high bandwidth<\/a>, as you\u2019ll need both, especially if your site is a portfolio.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re just going to use the Internet space to vent news, thoughts, or emotions, go with a blog instead. Not only will it be easier to facilitate your content, but you can focus on simplicity, too. Likewise, a simple .blogspot domain<\/a> will be good, unless you\u2019d like to create a specific brand for yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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