virus04:
mehn..if ur talent no be consine computer..go rest..lol..if i start to explain ur head go scatter..nairaland is using joomla..it has all dose features..am sure u r using .com ;-D

And who told you such lies? Nairaland is in no way built with joomla.

Think twice or ask question before contributing in a public forum like this.

Saw these thought it might be helpful

We are often asked by new users why they should use WordPress instead of free blogging services like or Blogger? WPBeginner is the largest resource site for WordPress beginners, so it is obvious that we favor WordPress over other blogging platforms. In this article, we will do a WordPress vs Blogger comparison to help you decide which one is better for your needs. We will cover all WordPress vs Blogger pros and cons, so you can make the best decision when it comes Blogger vs. WordPress as a platform for your site.

Important: Please note that this comparison is between self-hosted WordPress.org and Blogger, not vs Blogger. Please see our guide on the difference between self-hosted WordPress.org vs Free blog.
1. Ownership

Blogger is a blogging service provided by the tech giant Google. It is free, reliable most of the time, and quite enough to publish your stuff on the web. However, it is not owned by you. Google runs this service and has the right to shut it down, or shutdown your access to it at any time.
With WordPress, you use a WordPress hosting provider to host your own site. You are free to decide how long you want to run it and when you want to shut it down. You own all your data, and you control what information you share with any third party.
2. Control

Blogger is a fine tuned service with very limited tools allowing you to perform only specific tasks on your website. The things you can do on your blog are limited, and there is no way you can extend them to meet a need.
WordPress is an open source software, so you can easily extend it to add new features. There are thousands of WordPress plugins allowing you to modify and extend the default feature set such as adding a store to your website, creating portfolio, etc.
When comparing WordPress vs Blogger for business websites, then WordPress is hands down the best long-term solution for any serious business owner.
3. Appearance


Blogger by default only provides a limited set of templates to use. You can modify the colors and layout of these templates using the built-in tools, but you cannot create your own layouts or make modifications. There are some non-official Blogger templates available, but those templates are usually very low quality.
There are thousands of free and premium WordPress themes which allow you to create professional looking websites. There is a WordPress theme for just about every kind of website. No matter what your site is about, you will find plenty of high quality themes which are easy to modify and customize.
4. Portability


Moving your site from Blogger to a different platform is a complicated task. There is a significant risk that you will loose your SEO (search engine rankings(, subscribers, and followers during the move. Even though blogger allows you to export your content, your data will stay on Google’s servers for a very long time.
Using WordPress, you can move your site anywhere you want. You can move your WordPress site to a new host, change domain name, or even move your site to other content management systems.
Also if you compare WordPress vs Blogger SEO, then WordPress offers way more SEO advantages.
5. Security

Using Blogger you have the added advantage of Google’s robust secure platform. You don’t need to worry about managing your server’s resources, securing your blog, or creating backups.
WordPress is quite secure, but since it is a self hosted solution you are responsible for security and backups. There are plenty of WordPress plugins that make it easier for you.
6. Support


There is limited support available for Blogger. They have a very basic documentation and a user’s forum. In terms of support, your choices are very limited.
WordPress has a very active community support system. There is online documentation, community forums, and IRC chatrooms where you can get help from experienced WordPress users and developers. Apart from community support, there are many companies offering premium support for WordPress. Check out our guide on how to properly ask for WordPress support and get it.
7. Future

Blogger has not seen any major update since a very long time. We have seen Google kill their popular services such as Google Reader, Adsense for feeds, and the possible demise of FeedBurner. Future of Blogger depends on Google, and they have the right to shut it down whenever they want.
WordPress is an Open Source software which means its future is not dependent on one company or individual (Check out the history of WordPress). It is developed by a community of developers and users. Being world’s most popular content management system, thousands of businesses around the globe depend on it. The future of WordPress is bright and reassuring

trem321:



Rome was not built in a day. pls start somewhere

I started www.wasiki.com as a mere project, although not quite long, but guess what? i haven't even made a dime and yet i have recruited 5 folks who are willing and are currently working for the website, above all wasiki has a residential office situated at No 20 Ndoki street Oyigbo Rivers State.

So what am i insuniating? If you want to make it big online dont priorotise making money at first because that's one of the dangerous weapon that could render one helpless, dissappointed and hopeless which might finally lead to the demise of the blog or website (mark my word)

wasiki is a school website and my major aim is to make it big and famous and also listed among best school information portal in Nigeria, and the momment i achieve this goals, its no more a story that once goals like this are achieved then money will begin to flow.

My advice for you, forget about the money aspect and focus on building a superb platform. Count on me you'll definitely make it up to success.

Meanwhile i will suggest you research and read how facebook, twitter, linda ikeji, google Started and you will find out that majority of them began making their dolls even later than expected of every human.

trem321:
HOW DO I PLACE THE ADVERTS

The ads can anything, it may be google ads(AdSense), it may be an affiliate link or if you have a very huge traffic you can be reached by companies like glo, Mtn, Milo etc. To place their ads on your blog or website.

how do I make my blog to have my pictures,images,colors,nice looking etc

fattbabakay:
U dunno what a blog is and ya already thinking of making money with it?

that is not wat he asked u... Just like wen u tell a student dat he/she doesn't knw wat they do in higher institution & they're already planing 2 go 2 unilag..

Jarus:

I think authority blogging is the surest way to making money blogging. Authority or expert blogging is one in which the blogger earns the respect and trust of readers over time and solves people's problems by offering premium services/products.

This is different from traffic-based blogging, which relies on advert. Linda Ikeji, etc are traffic-based blogs and they earn money from advert revenue.

The downside of authority blogging is, it is not for everyone. In fact, only very few people can do it. Traffic-based blogging is easier, just get traffic to your blog and you make money from adsense etc.

I run a blog that is an authority in career matters. How did it start? I started by innocently giving free career tips on Nairaland here some 7 or 8 years ago, and I realized my opinions sat well with many readers, although I never knew it would one day become I can do independently. I realized this is a skill I can convert into a venture. In 2013, I decided to open my own independent platform, to be solely based on careers. That was what led to the birth of my own platform.

I opened JarusHub in March 2013, and it hit the ground running because of the reputation (authority) I had been able to build on NL careers section over time.

We don't get much traffic (just about 1000 pageviews per day) and we rank very low on Alexa, but because of the value of our content, readers come back everyday and we are able to have loyal following, in addition to people that find us while searching Google for answers to career issues.

Today, 2 years after, what started as a blog is now a full scale career consulting startup with staff and office, while I still maintain my day job.

While all the money we have made from the blog since inception is less than my one month salary in my regular day job, I'm happy that it has established itself as a go-to site for career stuff in Nigeria and we hope to do better.

Like I said earlier, authority blogging involves establishing yourself as an expert in a field and then going ahead to offer premium services/products relating to that field. Today, the blog has earned us authority on interview matters in Nigeria and we have traveled to other parts of Nigeria (Abuja, PH) just to coach people on interviews. This last weekend, we made almost 200k in 2 days.

What started as a blog is now a full scale startup with office and employee. That is what authority blogging can do.

Congrat! HARD WORK PAYS!!

Jarus:

I think authority blogging is the surest way to making money blogging. Authority or expert blogging is one in which the blogger earns the respect and trust of readers over time and solves people's problems by offering premium services/products.

This is different from traffic-based blogging, which relies on advert. Linda Ikeji, etc are traffic-based blogs and they earn money from advert revenue.

The downside of authority blogging is, it is not for everyone. In fact, only very few people can do it. Traffic-based blogging is easier, just get traffic to your blog and you make money from adsense etc.

I run a blog that is an authority in career matters. How did it start? I started by innocently giving free career tips on Nairaland here some 7 or 8 years ago, and I realized my opinions sat well with many readers, although I never knew it would one day become I can do independently. I realized this is a skill I can convert into a venture. In 2013, I decided to open my own independent platform, to be solely based on careers. That was what led to the birth of my own platform.

I opened JarusHub in March 2013, and it hit the ground running because of the reputation (authority) I had been able to build on NL careers section over time.

We don't get much traffic (just about 1000 pageviews per day) and we rank very low on Alexa, but because of the value of our content, readers come back everyday and we are able to have loyal following, in addition to people that find us while searching Google for answers to career issues.

Today, 2 years after, what started as a blog is now a full scale career consulting startup with staff and office, while I still maintain my day job.

While all the money we have made from the blog since inception is less than my one month salary in my regular day job, I'm happy that it has established itself as a go-to site for career stuff in Nigeria and we hope to do better.

Like I said earlier, authority blogging involves establishing yourself as an expert in a field and then going ahead to offer premium services/products relating to that field. Today, the blog has earned us authority on interview matters in Nigeria and we have traveled to other parts of Nigeria (Abuja, PH) just to coach people on interviews. This last weekend, we made almost 200k in 2 days.

What started as a blog is now a full scale startup with office and employee. That is what authority blogging can do.

Your explicit answer to questions/topics with clear examples is usually commendable.

By the way, your salary must be mega.

pls, how wil one get paid?

trem321:



how will I get
all those stuffs you talked about to work on my blog
for example if I want to start the affiliate marketing how will I go about it. I mean, will I need to write application to Google or something. I hope you understand what I mean and so also for all those other ones you talked about -advertising, freelancing, sponsored posting etc.
thanks a lot as I expect your reply

pls any expert in this can as well help out thanks to the professionals in the house

Yeah, you will apply for google adsense before they approve you.

You can contact me using: darlingtonokafor at gmail dot com for more discussion.