Why a blog account?

• it functions as a complete Web site
• it has numerous free themes for business or personal or group use
• you do not need to spend extra moolah ($$$) to get a designer to do the layout
• you do not need to spend extra moolah ($$$) to get others to update the content
• you can customise the layout to fit your needs
• you can use free plugins to extend the features of your Web site
• you can set up an online shop easily — use PayPal, accept cheques or collect cash
• you just type into the text box and publish the article; no need to know html
• you do not need to worry about outdated software

Why Wordpress?

• it has user-friendly features
• it is always up-to-date
• it has thousands of free themes for you to use and customise
• it has numerous plugins to meet your needs (eg. print article)
• you can transfer your blog content from one host to another easily
• you can import your content from other blog systems such as Blogger, TypePad or LiveJournal
• you can export your content to other blog systems such as Blogger, TypePad or LiveJournal
• you can upload photos, videos and more…
• you can toggle between English and other languages such as Simplified Chinese for your control panel
• you can add users and decide how much access to give each one

 Added Features with Wordpress and BuddyPress

Wordpress and BuddyPress bring you social networking capability similar to Facebook and Friendster.

• start groups
• send/receive messages
• share activities
• share profiles
• add friends
• more…