Blogspot

[DmanDmythDledge]

Anyone know how easy it would be to make a simple looking blog like this (http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1997853166652622660) to a fancy looking one like this (http://www.edspicks.com/)?

[Schumi]

The first link doesn't work, it's looking for a login. I think you linked to a create a post page. The second link doesn't look too complicated. I haven't used blogspot but getting something like that with wordpress shouldn't be too hard.

[Dodge]

Its very easy tbh. Just pick you format and insert whatever "functions" you like. If you know a small bit of html you can change the individual posts

[DmanDmythDledge]

Here (http://league-of-ireland-betting.blogspot.com/)'s the first one, lots of tips so far as you can see.

I have a small bit of knowledge but certainly need some sort of help anyway.

[Schumi]

You should be able to choose from different themes or templates or something (I'm not sure what they're called in blogspot) to get a different look to it. I'm not sure how much you can change that (colours, etc.) but you should be able to get something that looks better.

[dahamsta]

Get off the Blogger platform for a start, it's very feature-limited and data-locked, and imho it's likely to be killed off in the not-too-distant future. Get yourself onto WordPress.com (http://wordpress.com/), pick a nice theme, and forget about design for a while. Content is King.

If the site takes off and you feel like rewarding yourself with a non-standard theme, migrate to a self-hosted WordPress (http://wordpress.org/) site where you can install one of thousands of free and commercial themes. Make sure you host it in Ireland (http://www.beecher.net/services/hosting) and/or on an IE domain if your primary target audience is Irish.

If the site really takes off and actually starts earning you some money, get a professional web developer in to develop a custom theme for you. Preferably one that specialises in WordPress (http://www.beecher.net/services/development), so they can advise you how to leverage the platform to the max.

Hint hint. ;)

adam

[DmanDmythDledge]

Brilliant stuff adam, cheers. :)

[Pauro 76]

Wordpress.org is excellent, there's a fantastic array of great looking templates once you get the hang of it. Well worth checking out.

[thischarmingman]

Just came in to agree with the Wordpress suggestions- I'm using it at the moment and find it more than adequate for my needs (travel blog).

[dahamsta]

Post the address then!

[thischarmingman]

Post the address then!

It's only really for family and friends to follow us travelling, but if anyone wants to see the layout etc. it's here (http://egypttochina.wordpress.com/).

[dahamsta]

I like that, subbed!

(Still mad jealous.)

[awec]

I agree with dahamsta, don't use blogspot, go with wordpress.

You can even set up a proper domain for your blog with wordpress, you need to register your domain and then pay buy WP points or whatever they're called.