What should i choose free or a self hosted blogging platform?

One of the most common question which we usually face is that which platform should we choose to run our blog. There are many big bloggers who have been using self-hosted blogs which have helped them creating a personal image. This seems difficult for platform bloggers.

Now, what is a self-hosted blog? Or which blogging platform is best for me. These are some of the common questions which we usually face while running a blog. As here are some of the pros and cons of a different kind of blogging platform.

Free Blogging Platform

What’s is free blogging? There are many big websites that provide free domain name to the user so that they can start their blogging platform. As you can start free blogging services from big websites like bloggers and WordPress.

Pros of free blog

1.   Doesn’t involve any initial start-up cost

2.   A free platform like WordPress and blogger are easy to maintain without any requirement.

Cons of free blog

1.   Unless you pay for your own domain you will have blogger and WordPress tacked on your domain. For eg www.example.blogspot.com

2.   They appear less professional then hosted

3.   Have less features on the blog. As if you are using the blog and you require more themes and functions so these kinds of facilities aren't provided by these platforms.

4.   Will have a limited amount of bandwidth and memory space on the blog.

5.   They usually limit other advertising option as it seems harder to make money from the blog

What type of cost is involved?

The services on blogger and WordPress are completely free. As if you are running a successful blog and want to expand it and have a personal domain then you have to pay them 10$ depending upon the domain name available.

The amount involves domain cost as if you want themes and other features than the cost of a domain can be higher.

Who should use free blogs?

The free blogging platform is for part time and fun blogger. As if you just want make a blog for fun then these are one of the best platforms to start your blogging.

Self-hosted blogging platform

What is self-hosted blogging platform? A self-hosted blog is running their own servers. As there are many big websites like Bluehost and Hostgator who has been providing services to many big and popular companies.

Pro of self-hosted blogs

1.   You will enjoy full control over your blog including layout,advertising,revenue, additional function etc.

2.   You can install your custom themes.

3.   You will have backup files of all your data

4.   Using third party host cost few dollars per month.

Cons of self-hosted blog

1.   It requires an initial amount of investment

2.   It can be intimidating to a new blogger

What type of cost is involved?

As if you have purchased  the themes photos and other function from blogs then it would be costlier. As if you have purchased the domain from the third party then it will cost $5 per month. As they also provide premier themes and functions.

Who should use hosted blog?

The self-hosted blog looks more professional and also have more functions, they are best for business. As if you want to work professionally then there must be a hosted website.