Comments on: How I Switched to a Self-hosted Blog

By: WildIris

WildIris — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:55:03 +0000

This is a great tutorial on how to switch to your own self-hosted site. I’ve made it as far a getting my own domain name for my blogger blog. Just this simple change made a difference in my visibility to search engines. Paying for a theme sounds like the way to go. Blogger can get soooo frustrating sometimes. I like having power over everything too. Your tab has a nice icon. Sweet!
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By: Joyce

Joyce — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:16:30 +0000

Thank you for this information very helpful. Wondering how much control do you have over the design of buttons and roll overs? At this time I have very little, does it change once you start paying or does it have to do with the theme?
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By: Melissa Telling

Melissa Telling — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:21:11 +0000

Thanks for the info, Jimmie. It is even more helpful now that I am facing setting up a website for my husband's business as well as moving my blog. The new year should be a busy time for me. (As if I'm not always busy. LOL!) .-= Melissa Telling´s last blog ..History of Art Co-Op: Ancient Art =-.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:35:12 +0000

This post is quite helpful, thank you! Your blog is beautiful, but the content MAKES it! I somehow missed your new feed, sooo glad to have it again! *Ü* .-= Michelle´s last blog ..My Access! Home Edition Review =-.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:51:00 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to post this process. I've been contemplating it. I think your blog is so pretty! .-= Shannon´s last blog ..Virginia Soaps and Scents =-.

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:17:53 +0000

@Angie & Maureen, I’m glad it’s helpful. I’ve gotten quite a few emails asking how I did it. I thought that many people would be curious.
@Rhonda, You are right! With this new blog, I’ve dramatically increased my audience. And I’m thrilled that it loads quickly for you!

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:16:05 +0000

@Deb –That’s exactly the reason I paid extra for the Thesis theme. It’s very easy to customize. I didn’t want to fool with HTML and CSS. I can figure out basic things through trial and error, but what a time waster. It was worth the money for the convenience of a set up theme. Research the various themes available and find one that has an easy user interface.

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:13:00 +0000

@ Jennifer –Wordpress and Typepad are also blocked. Homeschool Blogger is not.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:14:33 +0000

We will actually be making a move to China in the next year or so…I have a blogger account, which I gather from what you’ve said, is sometimes blocked in China. What free hosting sites are there that will work in China? Can I just set up a free wordpress account?

Thanks!

By: Rhonda@LivingWater

Rhonda@LivingWater — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:27:42 +0000

Jimmie:
One of the reasons I lost touch with your former blog was that I often have trouble loading Homeschool Blogger for some reason.
Your new site loads super fast and is a very pleasant format. You did a great job and I am so glad you moved your blog.
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