Blogger is a free service provided
by Google so you will be required to create a Google account. If you're
already using Gmail, you can sign in straightaway using your existing
Gmail account.
Meanwhile, Wordpress is a publishing site with its own community of bloggers.
Wordpress.com is the free version. To sign up, you must provide
a valid email address and create a unique username and password.
Now, let's take a look at their main features:
Blogger
Easy access to other Google services such as Adsense,
Google+ and Analytics.
Customizable template designer so you can choose the look
and feel of your blog.
Customizable template designer for mobile devices (iPhone and Android apps).
Unlimited storage space for uploaded media files (videos and
pictures).
You can publish posts using your email or mobile device.
Wordpress
Hundreds of themes to choose from so you can really personalize your blog.
More widgets available, depending on the Theme you're using.
Customizable template designer for mobile devices (iPhone and Android apps).
Import option so you can instantly move content from a different blog site to WP.
Limited storage space (3,072MB). If you run out of storage, you can upgrade to increase storage capacity. The price starts from $20 for an additional 10GB.
Which Should You Use?
Compared to Blogger, Wordpress provides a great number of tools and options which might be a bit daunting for a newbie. In other words, Blogger is more user-friendly, particularly for people who has no background in blogging or the internet. You can explore the world of blogging one-step-at-time in Blogger and you should have no problem finding your way in there. The fact that there are fewer choices.makes Blogger hassle-free so you can focus on creating great content.
On the other hand, Wordpress seems to be the preferred choice of many experienced bloggers, primarily because it allows more options and more flexibility when it comes to blogging technicalities. Since it is equipped with the "import" tool, you can easily move content and comments from your old blog once you're ready to take the plunge.
Wordpress
Hundreds of themes to choose from so you can really personalize your blog.
More widgets available, depending on the Theme you're using.
Customizable template designer for mobile devices (iPhone and Android apps).
Import option so you can instantly move content from a different blog site to WP.
Limited storage space (3,072MB). If you run out of storage, you can upgrade to increase storage capacity. The price starts from $20 for an additional 10GB.
Which Should You Use?
Compared to Blogger, Wordpress provides a great number of tools and options which might be a bit daunting for a newbie. In other words, Blogger is more user-friendly, particularly for people who has no background in blogging or the internet. You can explore the world of blogging one-step-at-time in Blogger and you should have no problem finding your way in there. The fact that there are fewer choices.makes Blogger hassle-free so you can focus on creating great content.
On the other hand, Wordpress seems to be the preferred choice of many experienced bloggers, primarily because it allows more options and more flexibility when it comes to blogging technicalities. Since it is equipped with the "import" tool, you can easily move content and comments from your old blog once you're ready to take the plunge.
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