difference between wordpress and blogger
Blogger Blogspot
Blogger’s admin look is clean, fast and makes a streamlined blogging experience. Blog layout is easy to set with a click and drag rearranging.
There are several designs and you can also edit the templates HTML. The variety of templates is limited though.
Blogger features gadgets that you can use on your blog sidebars, footer and header. There are no plugins so if you do need advanced features and customisations you do need HTML and coding knowledge.
WordPress
If you’re looking for a flexible blogging solution with lots of different design and functionality options, room to grow and expand your blog, WordPress is the way to go.
WordPress.org is free and allows you complete control and flexibility of your blog. I run all my projects on WordPress.org and so do most of the biggest bloggers.
There is a community of thousands of volunteers who create free designs and plugins. You can run any ads, you can edit all the files and you can create a unique blog.
Customization
- The ability to customize the templates is often on the top of the list of features. Blogger recently added a collection of templates to its repertoire. They are easy to use and give you the ability to change colors, fonts, and layouts. Advanced users can also edit the HTML and even add CSS.
- WordPress is stricter with its template editing functionalities. However, the advantage to WordPress is the 100+ themes it offers which rivals Blogger. The disadvantages are the limitations with customization, although with most themes, you can upload a custom header image and some other themes offer additional customization. Advanced users can edit the stylesheets, but this feature is only available as a paid upgrade.
Ease of use
Simple, easy interfaces are very important, especially for the novice user.
- Blogger is more geared towards the beginner user. Its interface is simple to use and very straightforward.
- WordPress requires some time to adjust to its interface and platform. However, after you learn the ropes, it is easy to navigate.
Image Editing
Image editing, though a seemingly unimportant feature, is actually a common feature used by many bloggers.
- Blogger allows for only one image upload at a time. Its image editing is also tedious since you must know HTML if you want to add a caption, insert a link or adjust the size of the image.
- WordPress allows multiple image uploads at one time and its image editing capabilities are simple and straightforward. No HTML knowledge is required.
