Starting a Blog and which software to use?

[D0N]

AnyHow,Anytime - One and only........
~~WordPress~~.

[AnnaS]

That's not true.

If you use MovableType with static content Apache won't have any issues with the traffic

Any WordPress has the wp-cache plugin which lets you set page life and turn it or or off from the broswer.

It is a little silly to compare software performance on the one day it will get slammed by the digg effect, if that ever happens to the site.

I have been impressed with Wordpress hands down over the other blog software I have used. flexibility, community, themes, plugins / extensions. If there is something out there as good or better, nothing has come up with my using Wordpress to make me look.

[Eraser]

Yep, wordpress is the best software. But it's default installation is not the best way for any site. You should tweak it to get the most out of it.

[Mr. Deleted]

I still like Blogger, example www.wgxi.com, it is one of the default templates, but perfect for what I use it for. You can also change the templates easy enough.

[darlanne]

I used to use Serendipity and I still stand by the small too-little-known wonderful piece of software ... However I took the plunge a few months ago into the Wordpress world and haven't looked back since. DEFINITELY Wordpress. My clients learn to use it a ton faster than any other blogging platform I've seen and honestly there is just so much support and options you can't really beat it.

[KING dot NET]

I just move my blog to blogger.com, see my template http://emil.king.net like it very much.

Diskspace ? not sure but I think it's unlimited.

[RTM.net]

Without a doubt: self-hosted WordPress.

[ClickHoldem]

Wordpress wins. Here's an example of a clean custom layout using wordpress... blogcouch.com & blogotto.com ... I think the clean look goes over well in a professional way. Adding color or ad blocks is all these would need if the clean look is not what your looking for. Anybody looking for a custom wordpress design shoot me a message here or at my gmail email address: viralspace@gmail.com I will gladly help ya out...I been the guy that wanted a custom blog, but never found a friend to help out so I understand it is frustrating... I don't mind helpin' out...and yes that means for free, but I would'nt stop ya I do this because I like to help where I had trouble finding free help. Cheers!

CH