LOL!

Many shares the same thing does not necessary means it was the right thing to do. I'm merely voicing out the correct fact of this matter. And, I'm not speaking out of nothing, you can definitely search around the internet on "What is a blog?" or "How to create website?" to further clarify this knowledge.

Of course, if you insist that your perception is correct, there is nothing I can do

silvadesk: Btw, now I believe there are plenty of answers of TS in this thread arealy, if you still want to discuss on this matter you might as well PM to continue

Here are my opinions on Blog and website

Blog - If you want to take advantages of the advance content management system, fast and easy updating contents for the webpage. No much coding, programming knowledge needed to build a blog. Advance setting a blog such as in Wordpress can transform a blog into a corporate website as well.
Fast installation and less bugs and problems because it build and used by large community around the world.

Website - If you need a special customized website with your own requirements, you have the initiative to design and build the website with website scripts and programming knowledge needed. In short, it requires more time and effort to build a website. Content management such as (add, edit, delete) data will not be easy as a blog. You might encounter with some bugs on your website.

The choice still depends the different individual according to their own requirements.

ermm... Blog is a Website

There are a lot of CMS that can help you to build your desire website; so even with minimal programming knowledge you can still run a website smoothly. Take a look at the list CMS and you will know what I mean.

Just like you said; Wordpress was basically a type of CMS, but it was mainly tailor-made as a blogging platform (easy to use). Through several plugins, you can transform your blog into a different type of site (since Wordpress was a CMS afterall).

So, the question like "Blog or website" is really pointless, what they really need to know is purpose and requirement to create their website, then pick the suitable CMS and you're done. If you're a seasoned site owner, maybe you will need really specific platform which is not available by other CMS, then you will need to the programming knowledge (or, hire someone) to create your desire CMS that suits your purpose.

Yeah... I agree with Cyrus2k.... Blog really is a website...

damn. i wish i saw this thread earlier, so many people reply yet so few people actually corrected TS.

a blog is a website.

a forum is a website.

anything that you load using your browser IS A WEBSITE!

a blog is a TYPE of website.



we should be more careful not to go a "blog vs website" because blog is just a TYPE of website.

the way you put it "You might encounter with some bugs on your website." implies non-blog site is buggy, this is not true. if you use wordpress, you'll know that it can be buggy too while often pure HTML sites have no bugs to face other than CSS, while customized sites could in ways have better control in quality.

thirdly you said "you have the initiative to design and build the website with website scripts and programming knowledge needed" - implying that programming knowledge is needed - not a proper picture here. a typical website is build from HTML and CSS only - NO programming language.

all in all your definitions aren't clear. a website and be from pure HTML / CSS (some no CSS at all) to moderate involvement of codes to total full-fledged customized CMS but your post just generalizes it and done in a very lousy manner.

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Added on July 10, 2009, 6:28 pm







you guys need to know what is a WEBSITE and what is a BLOG.

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Added on July 10, 2009, 6:30 pm

i wish everyone posts like you.



if you just want to get your feet wet on owning a website, go get yourself one at http://www.blogspot.com or http://www.wordpress.com

that would be for blogs, like i said which is a form of website.

This post has been edited by goldfries: Jul 10 2009, 06:38 PM

I like adding a bit, blog like wordpress need always update the vension and also the plugins. That is disadvantage.

Ermm, this is not really a disadvantage; this proves that the CMS you're using are constantly updated (although it will be troublesome). This is better than a CMS that is deserted and no developers are working on it; you won't receive any new features or security fixes on it!

Remember, nothing is perfect so its normal for a CMS like Wordpress to get updates.

Goldie: Thank god you're here I'm trying so hard to explain the stuff

This post has been edited by Cyrus2k: Jul 10 2009, 09:01 PM

about wordpress plugins update, some get bug after it, it was fail for function and make the Manage Plugins Currently Active Plugins missing. that was i mean disadvantage of it, Some was very useful but i put at side first.
from me opinion, make a good quality web page or blog need practice more. Like my blog i using 2-3 month done the practice by own. If dont understand, check with Blogmasters & Webmasters members. They can help. Try solve by own first before asking people. I also get help from Blogmasters & Webmasters members. Right goldfries!

This post has been edited by clementcpteh: Jul 10 2009, 09:36 PM

version la, not vension.

upgrading is not a disadvantage. upgrade is also not a MUST.

usually only the newbies think it's a MUST upgrade. i LOL. people think it's a MUST when it's actually not.

i can tell you la, upgrade usually leads to more headache. especially the bigger upgrades, like say 2.3 to 2.5 or whatever.

updating also very fast mah, few minutes settle already.

i have blogs that are still using WP 2.3 and 2.5

and i have so many people facing problem when upgrading to 2.8.

IMO i usually won't upgrade the moment there's new release. cos the stupid thing is always like after 2.8 release, shortly will have a 2.8.1 - have to upgrade again. then 2.8.2 then have to upgrade again.

so usually i wait until they release whatever they want to release liao, minimal complaints liao then only try.




refer to what i posted.

people face problem all because they like to upgrade immediately. i LOL at them.

i won't upgrade unless it's about an important security fix. features and such, bleh go away. i couldn't be bothered.

i couldn't be bothered to upgrade each time there's a sub-version.

go register one at blogspot.com (for whatever need regular updates..)


and also the Google Page.. (for static content)

get the feeling..

yeah..you used the excuse of ordinary "joe" .. suppose to fish something here?

get it registered.. then try to give update/ content as much as possible
until get tired..

registeration is within less an hour.. (update/content may take longer..)
then you will understand..which is which to cope on with..

i bet if blog.. also may be up to 2-3 post.. then you will forget it..
unless you really got something to tell/share..

if static page..it will be there.. as long as you not going to change/ delete it.

Hello

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