Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Chat Forum > The HUBB PUB
Which blogging sw to select? Which blogging sw to select?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
The HUBB PUB Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 16 Jan 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: RTW
Posts: 517
Which blogging sw to select?
Hi all,

I see many different blogs over here, so should be easy question to you:

I am looking options which blogging sw to use on a long trip. I want to write content when offline and then just quickly upload it to the server when I have internet connection. I am using mac, so need advice for sw which supports it.

Wordpress seems quite good option, but adding content is only possible when online (well, there is some offline blogging tools for this).

All suggestions are more than welcome.

-Marko
__________________
www.whereishemuli.eu
Riding round the World

Facebook:WhereIsHemuli
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 16 Jan 2012
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 672
r.e wordpress offline

[url=http://en.support.wordpress.com/xml-rpc/]Offline
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 16 Jan 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Berkshire, UK
Posts: 61
Wordpress is a good option esp as it allows for a huge amount of plugins.

The next best is blogger - it allows for email updates and mobile phone text message updates. Easy to configure and to add additional content like photos hosted on picasa, videos on youtube etc.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 17 Jan 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rockhampton, Australia
Posts: 868
I have been using WP for years and find I get into the stuck in the rut attitude, why fix it if it aint broke

With the APP for my iPhone, I can do it from the road without the lappy. I can also use an offline poster if I am away from the internet

I am happy with the support I get, although I rarely need it.

Cheers
TS


Quote:
Originally Posted by zeroland View Post
Wordpress is a good option esp as it allows for a huge amount of plugins.

The next best is blogger - it allows for email updates and mobile phone text message updates. Easy to configure and to add additional content like photos hosted on picasa, videos on youtube etc.
__________________
www.travellingstrom.com
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 17 Jan 2012
mattcbf600's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: London, England
Posts: 706
I can't recommend WordPress enough - there's the simplest option wordpress.com or you can install it on your own domain (take a look at Dreamhost.com for REALLY easy self install options).

I've been using WordPress for years for The London Biker | The random thoughts of Matthew Cashmore and I love how configurable it is - or how simple it can be.

I write offline using an app on my mac, or the iPhone app offline until I hit wi-fi.

m
__________________
------------------
http://thelondonbiker.com/blog

Watch some of my camp cooking videos

AIM: mattcashmore
SKYPE: matthewcashmore
MSN: matthew@matthewcashmore.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 17 Jan 2012
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
I recall reading somewhere that Blogger/Google has access problems in China due to their government attempting to control freedom of speech. If you're not going there or going through a Chinese ISP, it isn't a problem.

cheers
C
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 17 Jan 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: RTW
Posts: 517
Thank you for the infos, need to take closer look to the wordpress.
I have used Dreamweaver CS5 for homepages, but for blogging it´s not good.
__________________
www.whereishemuli.eu
Riding round the World

Facebook:WhereIsHemuli
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 17 Jan 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dalian
Posts: 67
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris View Post
I recall reading somewhere that Blogger/Google has access problems in China due to their government attempting to control freedom of speech. If you're not going there or going through a Chinese ISP, it isn't a problem.

cheers
C

wrong mate-(again) easy ways if you know how- not heard of tor then? go on mate google it and stop sprouting boll**ks on here
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 17 Jan 2012
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsy View Post
wrong mate-(again) easy ways if you know how- not heard of tor then? go on mate google it and stop sprouting boll**ks on here

Looks like I've found an admirer.... Thank you for your polite, well balanced and insightful comment. A quick google search produced this result:

Using Google/blogger while in China - Lonely Planet travel forum

Could have done more searching, but was a little busy, you understand.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 17 Jan 2012
BruceP's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: St Helens
Posts: 763
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hemuli View Post
Hi all,

I see many different blogs over here, so should be easy question to you:

I am looking options which blogging sw to use on a long trip. I want to write content when offline and then just quickly upload it to the server when I have internet connection. I am using mac, so need advice for sw which supports it.

Wordpress seems quite good option, but adding content is only possible when online (well, there is some offline blogging tools for this).

All suggestions are more than welcome.

-Marko
Just use the HU blog.

Write off line in a notepad etc (or word if you are that way :-) ). Then copy and paste.

Photos can be preprepared on your Mac and uploaded when you are doing everything else.

Its free and easy to use

And it keep Grant happy :-)
__________________
--

http://www.ytc1.co.uk
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 18 Jan 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: RTW
Posts: 517
Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceP View Post
Just use the HU blog.

Write off line in a notepad etc (or word if you are that way :-) ). Then copy and paste.

Photos can be preprepared on your Mac and uploaded when you are doing everything else.

Its free and easy to use

And it keep Grant happy :-)
I will write something also to HU blog.
Reason why I need separate page is that I need to write my blog in 2 different languages.
__________________
www.whereishemuli.eu
Riding round the World

Facebook:WhereIsHemuli
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:15.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top