Comments on: 17 things wrong with Google Blogger

By: Zinni

Zinni — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:37:50 +0000

I think the reason that most of these things won’t change is that Google Blogger users would hardly be considered power users. Any serious blogger would never use Blogger because of all these reasons and a lack of control. Web hosting has become so inexpensive that really giving it a go on your own is not that risky.

For those reasons I doubt that we will really see much of a change. Not to mention that so many of the blogs are spam blogs and all they care about are making links to their porn.

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:23:40 +0000

Hi Gil! I’m glad you found this article helpful.

You’ll be happy to know that there is a way to disable the Navbar on Google Blogger ‘blogs, but it does involve messing around with your ‘blog template.

Just click on the link above and you’ll find a neat little step-by-step guide.

Incidentally, I’m no longer with Google Blogger. As of mid(ish) October, I flitted to WordPress, which I’m enjoying immensely…

By: Gil

Gil — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:07:54 +0000

I’m kind of new to the bloging thing (so much time, so little to say, effectivey anyway) and like many “basic” users rely upon the simplicity of use that Google often demonstrates (and has excelled at in the past) for those of us who don’t hold degrees or relevant experience in code that you guys clearly do. I have to say that I agree with your points whole heartedly. Even as a novice I find Google Blogger limited in linking to other web content. Google PLEASE add more customisation options, especially the Nav-bar thing. It’s hard to find stuff!

Otherwise guys, thank you for this, The more I read the more I’m picking up, Keep up the good work.

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:23:00 +0000

Hi Ilker! I’m guessing you didn’t get my message on StumbleUpon.

I didn’t go with your comments because you’re mostly happy with Google Blogger, and I didn’t think it’d be fair to drag you in on me having a moan!

Thanks for your comments anyway. The more the merrier…

By: ilker

ilker — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:45:00 +0000

You forgot the limitation of image sizes you can upload to Google Blogger. It allows for a max of 400px and anything larger becomes a thumbnail.

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:41:00 +0000

Funny you should mention that.

I’m off on holiday at the end of the month…

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:03:00 +0000

the next step, of course, is to have a bot write unique, original, fascinating content for you while you’re sunning yourself on a beach somewhere…well that’s my aim, anyway

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:52:00 +0000

That is the long-term goal, and the new web address is part of that strategy.

I’m still holding out for Google to get Blogger up-to-date and competitive with the likes of WordPress, so I can indulge my inner bloke, i.e.: be lazy and not make any effort at all…

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:48:00 +0000

You could always switch to a proper blog CMS on your own domain. Now, that Blogspot allows 301 redirects to a standalone domain, you won’t even lose your pagerank etc if you do it right.