Google and Blogger

Anita Campbell · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2003, 12:10 PM

I started several Weblogs using Blogger. Only afterward did I realize that Google purchased Blogger AND that upgraded features have apparently been "frozen."

Does anyone have any idea how long Blogger will remain in this state? I am trying to decide whether to switch to another blogging tool or wait it out and see what new features may be in the offing.

If I switch I am afraid it will cause me to lose the page ranking I currently have for one of my Weblogs, in particular.

Thoughts? Guidance?

cbp · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2003, 11:50 PM

I do not know how long the "upgrade will be frozen" - but I too started a blog @blogger and wanted to upgrade, but could not. I emailed support and they upgraded me for FREE in the interim ... I have no idea when I have to start paying ... but I was happy to start paying >month ago, so I happy.

The upgrade affects nothing - your ranking and content will stay exactly the same - only change is you have better access to the page (eg FTP; insert own adwords etc)

CBP

Anita Campbell · #3 (**permalink**) 11-30-2003, 11:06 AM

Thanks cbp!

If I were to switch blogging tools, say to P Machine or Moveable Type, would I be able to put a re-director in my existing Blogger pages? And still keep the same existing page rankings?

The main reason I would want to switch blogging tools is that Blogger doesn't appear to allow organizing and archiving posts by subject (or if it does I haven't figured out how to do it!). Blogger only seems to organize posts chronologically, by date. Organizing by subject matter is a key feature I need.

cbp · #4 (**permalink**) 12-02-2003, 02:07 AM

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If I were to switch blogging tools, say to P Machine or Moveable Type, would I be able to put a re-director in my existing Blogger pages? And still keep the same existing page rankings?

I do not think so, but not totally sure.

CBP