This week is all about the different blog platforms. We are going to talk about the 2 most popular platforms, WordPress (self-hosted), & Blogger. Each of these platforms have their pros and cons and we will take a look at them.
WordPress (self-hosted)
WordPress is an open source blogging platform. What you can do with WordPress is endless, if you have the right skills (or budget).
Pros
*highly customizable
*can be used as CMS
*excellent support (can find a lot at WordPress.org or just simply Google it)
*plugins- plugins are a great way to customize and optimize …

This week’s tip is all about bringing some more of your own personality to your blog! Show who you are with a little music! At Playlist.com you can find a wide array of songs to add to your playlist and then using their code, copy and paste it right into your widgets. Check it out:
First go to Playlist.com and register. Once you are registered and logged in, click the link at the top right corner that says *My Playlists*. When you get to that page, you will see various options …