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Friday, March 12, 2010

Standalone Platforms


When you have standalone platform, you are hosting your own blog (perhaps on your own website) with your own URL. There are a variety programs that you can use to power your blog such as the tools available at word press, movable type, or expression engine. There are many options for these available to the user and usually free of charge.

There are some distinct pros in using a standalone platform considering the following.
Full control design, adaptability,free platforms and your own URL.

Standalone platforms without addressing the shortcomings
Set up can be complicated,depending on how savvy you are,cost,update and hosting issues.

Standalone platforms are great for people who want complete control over their blog designs and components. They can look very professional and present you in a very favorable light to your visitors. However, you must know how to use the design use property or your blog will look messy and unprofessional.

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