Tell the Maven: Movable Type or WordPress?
By Roberta Rosenberg on Jul 8, 2007 in Occasional Rantings
As I close in on my first year in the blogosphere, it’s time to upgrade the look and feel of Copywriting Maven. That’s why I’m turning to you for help.
I’m currently with TypePad. I have the choice of moving to the Movable Type or WordPress platform. If I choose MT, I smooth my transition and save myself $75 but I’m thinking that WP will ultimately offer me more flexibility and capability for the long haul.
My mind is clear and receptive. WordPress or Movable Type? Which way should I go?
Tom Chandler | Jul 8, 2007 | Reply
I went with WordPress for my blogs (and a few others I’ve built for folks), and I’m impressed by the range of plug-ins and support.
It’s a wonderful platform that does a lot of things well.
Before the latest iteration of Movable Type, the decision was an easy one, but the new version of MT added some nice touches (like the static pages WordPress already offered).
The cross-blog content aggregation also looks nice, though perhaps not useful to you.
Good luck with your decision. I’m glad I could weigh in, muddy the waters, and leave a less-clear decision making process behind me.
Sorta like a grandparent does with grandkids, only without the sugar.
Nathania | Jul 8, 2007 | Reply
I love Wordpress.
Victor | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
I have been trying out Movable Type 4 Beta and find it is a good alternative to Wordpress. I will definitely consider using the Movable Type 4 (Open Source) instead of Wordpress for my next website/blog.
Amrit Hallan | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
Hi Roberta.
My personal choice is WordPress although when I started blogging it was MovableType that I used. WordPress is lighter, more flexible and easy to install. Great help too is available. I don’t know much but if you need some help installing it I can tell you as much as I know.
Lots of big blogs are using MovableType, but I think it only makes sense to use it if you like bloated software and you have staff to handle it.
Brett | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
I’ve been using WordPress since January, and I’ve loved it. The only thing to check is your usage of AdSense and other ads – I’m not sure of the WordPress policy on that (but would love to know if you happen to find out).
Chip | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
A year ago I probably would have agreed with you on the flexibility of Wordpress over Moveable Type, but MT has come a long way and I think their solution is more polished (although, in that regard, Wordpress has also come a long way).
Vido | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
I love Wordpress because you can find tons of free plug-ins to install. And free blog designs too.
One thing I think you should do no matter which platform you choose, is to make your page larger. It gives so much more space to your content… And almost nobody is using 800*600 anymore.
Brian Clark | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
WordPress.
Miguel Alvarez | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
Hi. =)
To me, different blogging software platforms are like different artists brushes.
A real artist can create a masterpiece with crayons while a less talented person will create a mess with the finest of watercolors.
It doesn’t really matter which software you use, as long as you’re comfortable with it and keep producing great content (which you already do.)
I still feel a bit more inclined torwards WordPress (but only because it’s the one I use on Copywriting.com).
Manchild | Jul 12, 2007 | Reply
Hello Roberta,
I love WordPress.
Manchild.
John | Jul 13, 2007 | Reply
Considering what Wordpress have to offer right now, you know you have to choose Wordpress.
PiterKokoniz | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
Hi !!!! ^_^
I am Piter Kokoniz. Just want to tell, that I like your blog very much!
And want to ask you: what was the reasson for you to start this blog?
Sorry for my bad english:)
Thank you!
Your Piter