So many websites, so little time
Deputy assistant DogSite editor Turk O
I broke out the BFH last night and spent the better part of quite some time pounding on the DogSite v2.0, straightening out dents in this and kinks in that while swearing into a frequently empty wineglass.
So now we have three DogSites up and running, more or less:
- The original: www.maddogmedia.com
- V2.0: www.maddogmedia.com/wordpress
- v3.0: www.maddogmedia.wordpress.com
I thought for sure that this site was going to be the way to go, mostly based on cost (none) and ease of use (plenty). Big Mama WordPress feeds you, burps you, changes your dipes and holds your hand when you cry. But she doesn’t let you do much, especially when it comes to uploading photos, graphics, audio and video, unless you upgrade (read: Send money, Junior).
Sheeyit. I already have a paid website — the original, hosted by Hostcentric — and I can chuck my digital stones into that big-ass pond for years before it turns into a rockpile. And with WordPress installed there, I can do what you see here, kinda, sorta.
The downside is, running your own WordPress show requires you to get a little more hands-on behind the scenes. Big Mama ain’t there to walk you through kindergarten on things like RSS feeds, header images and other tweaks and sneaks. Hence the wine and swearing.
Still, I think it looks more or less OK. Pop on by and take a look.
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