Going to start a blog - any pointers?

Stan_Lite · 08-09-2007, 07:07

As per thread title, I've decided to start a blog and would appreciate a few pointers.

I have installed the b2evolution software to my webspace but haven't had a chance to fully explore it yet.

I would appreciate it if people could post links to their own blogs or blogs they read regularly which they think are well done so that I can get some ideas as to how other people do theirs.

Mine will be mostly personal stuff interspersed with random ramblings as and when I have a brainfart.

Thanks in advance

Jasper · 08-09-2007, 07:55

I have a blog, but it's a bit crappy - i just write stuff about me in it, which is incredibly boring in itself, but I haven't posted for a while

me - www.sameagain.net
Scott Adams - Dilbert creator - http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/

I don't read a lot of blogs, but I love to read Scott Adams - he can be totally hilarious (imo), and all of his posts are really well thought-out. I think that's the key. I just used to sit and write, but now I try to think about what I'm going to write, and I think it comes out a lot better.

Can I ask why you chose b2e? the general consensus is that wordpress is the best blogging software. I wrote my own, but everyone I know uses WP

good luck, and have fun with it

leowyatt · 08-09-2007, 08:36

mine is www.badasszebedee.com/blog and kitten's is www.chicgeek.co.uk/blog - not been updated for a while as we've been busy/away and are just our random ramblings mostly!

Jonny69 · 08-09-2007, 09:41

I like to read a comedy log of people's twisted opinions of reality. I keep mine the same way but keep meaning to update it.

Edit: sorry my blog is here: http://www.jonny69.co.uk/blog.htm

Looking at it I need to re-arrange that somehow, it's just a bit harder to do it when you're not using blogging software.

petemc · 08-09-2007, 10:59

Wordpress is the current blogging platform of choice. I use it on my photoblog. Its highly customizable with a great community behind it. But anyway, what kind of blog are you thinking doing? If its random thoughts maybe something like twitter or jaiku which are new trendy ways of micro blogging. The concept is instead of having a site where you post brain farts, just post them on there. My twitter and my jaiku which includes various RSS feeds including twitter.

Davey_Pitch · 08-09-2007, 12:10

Mine is in my sig. It's pretty much all gaming related, but with the occassional random post as well. Not updated anywhere near as much as I should though.

Stan_Lite · 08-09-2007, 12:20

I installed b2evolution because I Googled for "blog software" and it was the first one which came up, it looked ok so I installed it

I've since done a bit of research and changed it to Wordpress since it seems to be highly regarded. Turns out, I didn't have to go through the rigmarole of installing it manually, my webhost allows installation through Fantastico, which took about 2 minutes, (I could have done the same with b2evolution, as it turns out

).

Will have a bit of a read of you guys' blogs later and have a bit of a play with the software when my shift finishes.

It will mainly be random events and thoughts with maybe the odd review thrown in for good measure.

Thanks for your help so far

Haly · 08-09-2007, 14:40

Mine is http://www.halycopter.com again mainly gaming stuff with some academicky stuff too. Strangely most of my hits go to the undergrad essays, so I hope they're not plagiarising because they're really not good enough to

I read mainly gaming blogs, Davey's and NokkonWud's are the ones I tend to look forward to a new post in. I also read RobMiller's blog for a change.

Stan_Lite · 09-09-2007, 10:20

Ok guys. I had a brief look at your blogs - some interesting stuff in there and thought, "sod it, let's have a bash".

I've got Wordpress installed, had a brief look around the software, ignored most of it for now and true to form, have dived in with my first effort.

I've made a brief post and put some personal info on the "about" page for now and will post some more when I have a chance to sort stuff out for it - hopefully tonight or tomorrow.

I'd appreciate it if pepole would have a look and see what they think - I'm in two minds about the theme; I downloaded, uploaded and installed it but now I'm thinking it may be a little dark and some of the text is difficult to read - grey on black may not be the best way to go :undecided:

Anyway, comments, good or bad, will be welcome and advice will be listened to (may not be acted upon, but will be listened to

).

You can find all the excitement here.

Haly · 09-09-2007, 11:26

I'd say the colours do clash a little, it is a bit tricky to read the text for the links.
However I liked the content, I learned new things about you

08-09-2007, 07:07	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Going to start a blog - any pointers? As per thread title, I've decided to start a blog and would appreciate a few pointers. I have installed the b2evolution software to my webspace but haven't had a chance to fully explore it yet. I would appreciate it if people could post links to their own blogs or blogs they read regularly which they think are well done so that I can get some ideas as to how other people do theirs. Mine will be mostly personal stuff interspersed with random ramblings as and when I have a brainfart. Thanks in advance __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

08-09-2007, 08:36	#3
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	mine is www.badasszebedee.com/blog and kitten's is www.chicgeek.co.uk/blog - not been updated for a while as we've been busy/away and are just our random ramblings mostly! __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-09-2007, 09:41	#4
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I like to read a comedy log of people's twisted opinions of reality. I keep mine the same way but keep meaning to update it. Edit: sorry my blog is here: http://www.jonny69.co.uk/blog.htm Looking at it I need to re-arrange that somehow, it's just a bit harder to do it when you're not using blogging software. __________________

08-09-2007, 10:59	#5
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Wordpress is the current blogging platform of choice. I use it on my photoblog. Its highly customizable with a great community behind it. But anyway, what kind of blog are you thinking doing? If its random thoughts maybe something like twitter or jaiku which are new trendy ways of micro blogging. The concept is instead of having a site where you post brain farts, just post them on there. My twitter and my jaiku which includes various RSS feeds including twitter. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

08-09-2007, 12:10	#6
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Mine is in my sig. It's pretty much all gaming related, but with the occassional random post as well. Not updated anywhere near as much as I should though. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

08-09-2007, 07:55	#2
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	I have a blog, but it's a bit crappy - i just write stuff about me in it, which is incredibly boring in itself, but I haven't posted for a while me - www.sameagain.net Scott Adams - Dilbert creator - http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/ I don't read a lot of blogs, but I love to read Scott Adams - he can be totally hilarious (imo), and all of his posts are really well thought-out. I think that's the key. I just used to sit and write, but now I try to think about what I'm going to write, and I think it comes out a lot better. Can I ask why you chose b2e? the general consensus is that wordpress is the best blogging software. I wrote my own, but everyone I know uses WP good luck, and have fun with it

08-09-2007, 12:20	#7
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I installed b2evolution because I Googled for "blog software" and it was the first one which came up, it looked ok so I installed it I've since done a bit of research and changed it to Wordpress since it seems to be highly regarded. Turns out, I didn't have to go through the rigmarole of installing it manually, my webhost allows installation through Fantastico, which took about 2 minutes, (I could have done the same with b2evolution, as it turns out ). Will have a bit of a read of you guys' blogs later and have a bit of a play with the software when my shift finishes. It will mainly be random events and thoughts with maybe the odd review thrown in for good measure. Thanks for your help so far __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

08-09-2007, 14:40	#8
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Mine is http://www.halycopter.com again mainly gaming stuff with some academicky stuff too. Strangely most of my hits go to the undergrad essays, so I hope they're not plagiarising because they're really not good enough to I read mainly gaming blogs, Davey's and NokkonWud's are the ones I tend to look forward to a new post in. I also read RobMiller's blog for a change. __________________ Halycopter

09-09-2007, 10:20	#9
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Ok guys. I had a brief look at your blogs - some interesting stuff in there and thought, "sod it, let's have a bash". I've got Wordpress installed, had a brief look around the software, ignored most of it for now and true to form, have dived in with my first effort. I've made a brief post and put some personal info on the "about" page for now and will post some more when I have a chance to sort stuff out for it - hopefully tonight or tomorrow. I'd appreciate it if pepole would have a look and see what they think - I'm in two minds about the theme; I downloaded, uploaded and installed it but now I'm thinking it may be a little dark and some of the text is difficult to read - grey on black may not be the best way to go :undecided: Anyway, comments, good or bad, will be welcome and advice will be listened to (may not be acted upon, but will be listened to ). You can find all the excitement here. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

09-09-2007, 11:26	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'd say the colours do clash a little, it is a bit tricky to read the text for the links. However I liked the content, I learned new things about you __________________ Halycopter