SOMETHING NEW AND SOMETHING OLD

First of all: Thank you so much for all your amazing comments on my feature
You, guys are the best! I feel grateful to have such a superb public like you!
As they say: "Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still." 

And since I hate standstill I've been thinking about moving lately a lot, especially 
concerning blogging! One of my New Year's resolutions was to host an own domain!

Obviously, Journal of Style is blessed with stucked to BLOGSPOT and believe me 
it doesn't bother me so far! Nevertheless I'm worrying about break downs or any 
technical issues and so on! While satisfying my curiosity with Google, 
I've found out that to enjoy the advantages of a very own website I have to 
move to wordpress. 

This is where you, lovely readers, comes in: 
Is it worth the change? By the way, Sandra Hagelstam from 5inchandup kept her 
Blogspot blog name, should I be faithful to my blogspot-attachment too?
Which experiences did you make with your (old) blog by Blogger? 

What are your thoughts?

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57 comments:

  1. I do think that a blogger to wordpress transition is inevitable, and it does sound like being hosted on wordpress would have much more advantages! Personally, I've been using blogger for nearly 6 years now, I have a huge attachment to the domain, haha! Good luck in making this decision, Ira, whatever the case, I'll still be here supporting you! <3

    May x | THE MAYDEN

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  2. i believe that it is worth the move and change...you surely wont regret it coz not only does blogging take a great new step for the better, it will make it so much more easier for everything. good luck and well, hopefully i will see you on wordpress too!!

    kisses from dubai ♥
    www.mahryska.com

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  3. WP is incredible, I've never used anything else and I'm frankly happy I never did. PS- those heels. Yes.

    xx -n
    Naomi in Wonderland

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  4. OMG I looove these and wish I had a pair!
    Have a great week dear!

    xx The Girl in the Bunny Ears
    ZHANGPASI.com/girlinthebunnyears

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  5. Blogger is very easy to use. I tried to use WP and struggled to get my head around it but this was a fair few years ago.
    Like anything it I'm sure if just takes time to get used to something.

    Jenn | jenniferjayne.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. It was the first site which seemed easy to me and at the same time great for blogging.I've already read some bloggers on blogspot and decided to have my own :)

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  7. I like to use Blogger because it's easy! Beautiful pictures, by the way! =)

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  8. I have used wordpress and really liked it! Also congratulations on your feature! Such an honor :)

    Chelsea

    Ginger Side of Life

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  9. Congrats on the feature Ira. Wow! I haven't used wordpress, and I doubt that I ever will, I really like my good ol' blogger just the way it is. I love the Google comment box, it's all so easy, like a piece of cake. But it's your blog, Ira and you have to do what you think it's best for you.
    kisses
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  10. I never used wordpress, I also loved to change but I'm a little scared!! Love the photo dear!!

    http://fashionwalkinbrussels.blogspot.com/

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  11. Оксана Золотухина6/09/2015 5:14 PM

    Your blog is very interesting! So I've followed you via bloglovin')))

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  12. I've switched to my new domain earlier this year, not via wordpress though, great idea!

    http://www.lerablogs.com/

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  13. I have never used wordpress but keep us all updated on what you decide.


    http://www.racheldinh.com

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  14. I use wordpress and I can 100% recommend it!

    Emma xx - iemmafashion.com

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  15. Oh I love Wordpress. I've been using it for years and I will say, there are so many features you will love. Yes, there is a learning curve, but there are so many websites that can teach you how do to do just about anything you want. I know you will love it. Congrats.

    Kia / The House of KTS
    www.houseofkts.com

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  16. Linsey Sijmons6/09/2015 9:04 PM

    I say go for it! I'm also moving to Wordpress by the way :)
    But I think your url name without blogspot looks so cool, official and serious!

    xxx Linsey from POSE-BLOG.com

    You can also check my BLOGLOVIN & FACEBOOK if you like! :)

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  17. If you are worried about breakdowns and technical issues, moving to Wordpress won't really make a lot of difference :( my blog is self hosted on Wordpress, and the server is always having technical difficulties, especially lately, and at one point it crashed! On saying that, there are lots of advantages too, like you can advertise, you have a selection of lovely themes and plugins, and you control it yourself. But if something goes wrong, you have to deal with it yourself, which is what happened to me, but luckily I knew someone who came and helped me out. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do :) x

    ♥.•*¨ Amanda Says ¨*•.♥

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  18. Aww, thank you so much babe! You're a gem! I definitely gonna change it when having wordpress and my own domain! ;-) Thanks a lot again for your constructive feedback, Linsey! Honestly appreciate your advice! ;-**


    xxx

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  19. I just recently moved over to wordpress, I'm nervous about the self hosted part and it's definitely a lot more money managing it, but I love my new layout and there's so many plug in options!
    zpvogue.com

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  20. These shoes are fantastic!
    Kisses.


    www.angelswearheels.com

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  21. Love that picture with the shoes! :)

    Good luck with whatever you decide to do with moving your blog! I have thought about getting my own domain but I'm not that fussed about it having 'blogspot' on my URL too much. My blog is just a hobby don't know if it's worth spending $$ on a special name for it, haha!

    Away From The Blue

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  22. Diana Horsfall6/10/2015 1:30 AM

    My fashion magazine is host by wordpress, and to be honest, we are not very happy with it, because for better design you need to pay money ;( You can check out our fashion magazine ifbkseoul.com

    http://differentcands.blogspot.com/

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  23. I haven't used wordpress and I'm happy with blogger for now. Let us know what you decide!

    Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com

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  24. I love those shoes!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  25. I'm with blogger and have my own domain. Having one is suppose to give you a more polished & professional look. Not sure if I agree. LOL I think a lot of blogspot blogs are polished and professional andddd do just fine without the .com
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  26. Congratulations on your feature girl. :) I've been using wordpress for as long as I can remember. Currently I use siteground to host it. I've never had any experience with blogger before but I must say that wordpress is very user-friendly.

    Having your own domain is awesome as you get complete control over everything! I can't wait to see your new site if you do decide to get one.

    www.velveteencockroach.com

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  27. Дорогая Оксана! Большое спасибо, я очень рада и благодарна!!! Thank you so much for following me on bloglovin, darling! Appreciate it! <3

    xxx

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  28. I'm kinda scarry of wordpress since I really enjoy easy blogging with Blogger! :-D But a blogger has to do what a blogger has to do... Haha! Thank you so much for your support, love! May, you rock!!! <3


    xoxo

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  29. I definitely gonna take my blog into this new level! ;) Can't wait! And thank you so much for your wonderful advice! Would be happy to join team wordpress, haha! :-D


    xxx

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  30. I know, I've heard so many great things about it too, babe! You're so lucky! I wish I've used it from the start! :) Zara has the best ones.


    xoxo

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  31. Haha! Thank you, Cissy! Love your shoe collection too!!! <3


    xxx

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  32. I know, me too, me too, Jennifer! I've tried WP and couldn't deal with it so I've started to use Blogger! Therfore I'm kinda scarry to work with it "again". But like you've written, I have just to get used to it. Thank you for your very intersting comment, my dear! Appreciate it!


    xxx

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  33. I know, it's so easy to use Blogger! And happy with it too! So bad, I have to let it go because of a new domain. Guess a blogger's gotta do what a blogger's gotta do! ;-) Thank you for your encouraging, wonderful comment, sweetheart! <3


    xoxo

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  34. That's exactly how I've felt about Blogger too, Masha! It's really easy to use! Can't wait to get my blog into the next level! :)
    THANKS A LOT for the comment, darling!


    xoxo

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  35. That's for sure, Jessica! Everybody can have a blog with Blogger - love it! Happy you like my photos, sweetie! Thanks a lot!!!


    xoxo

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  36. Appreciate your congratulations and comment, darling! Thank you so much, Chelsea! Guess I shoudl give it a try! ;)


    xxx

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  37. Thank you so much, lovely Lenya! So nice of you, my dear! I know, Blogger is absolutely fantastic! Gotta check some more information about WP so I can compare both sites! I'm truly grateful for your advice, Lenya! Thanks again!!


    xoxo

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  38. Oh dear, I'm more than a little scared. I've tried WP back in the days and couldn't deal with it. I really enjoy the advantages of Blogger so far! Thank you for your lovely feedback, Rafaela! <3


    xxx

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  39. That sounds intersting too, Lera! I'm gonna check my options so maybe I don't even need to use wordpress! Thank you for your informative comment, it's really usefull to me! Appreciate your feedback, darling!!


    xxx

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  40. Thank you so much, my dear! I will, Rachel! Stay tuned! ;-**


    xoxo

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  41. Thank you so much, Emma! I definitely gonna think about it! Happy about your comment, dear!


    xxx

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  42. Thank you so much for your recommendation, Kia! I honestly appreciate your very useful comment! I'm sure I'll love it! I'm still kinda scared to use it but like you've written, there's so much information on the internet! ;) Appreciate your support, dear!


    xxx

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  43. Thanks a lot, Dania! Happy you like them!! <3


    xxx

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  44. Thanks a lot, Zoe! Appreciate your useful comment, babe! :)


    xxx

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  45. Awww, you're the sweetest, dear! Thanks a lot! Me too acually, gotta check some other options since I'm a little bit scared to use wordpress... :) Appreciate your comment, cherie!


    xxx

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  46. Ok, I definitely need some more information...!!! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW that I can use blogger AND have my own domain! Gotta check Google for more about that! Dear Kim, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'm kinda scared of wordpress... you know! And blogging with blogger have never felt so easy! Team Blogger rocks! Haha! :-**
    Please feel free to share ALWAYS your honest thoughts! Appreciate them the most!!! <3 <3


    xoxo

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  47. OMG, Diana! I love it! The content is very intersting and referring to your design worries... what about ISSU? I have to admit... I've had some issues with wordpress too! That's why I decided to use blogspot for my blog last year! Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll find a great solution for your fashion magazine, my dear! Good luck and keep me updated? ;-) Ok?


    xoxo

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  48. Oh most definitely yes :) Go to Settings > Basic > Publishing [its been a long time since I've done it, but that's how you start] Keep me posted on your progession.

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  49. Wow, great! Thank youuuuuu! I will! ;-**


    xoxo

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  50. Thank you, Mica! The shoes are my new catch from Zara! :)
    I understand you, Mica! It's acutally my hobby too! But I kinda dislike this blogspot thing since my blog name is quite long... Appreciate your thoughts on my plan to move! <3
    Have a wonderful day with Baby T, darling!


    xxx

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  51. Yeah, I've read your article, Amanda! Poor you!!! Thanks for sharing btw! Happy you've had somebody to fix it!! I immediately saved my template! :) I'm truly grateful for your very informative comment! It's always nice to read pro and contras of other bloggers! And at this point I really appreciate yours, my dear! :) Thank you for helping me out with my decision! <3


    xoxo

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  52. Thank you for awesome comment, my dear! I can't wait to have my site one day! :) I've read so many nice things about WP so far! It's difficult for me to make a decision now! ;) Gotta check the internet for some more information too!
    I honestly appreciate your amazing support, my dear! Thank you so, so much for that and your wonderful words, Audrey! You're a peach! ;-*


    xoxo

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  53. oh my god those shoes are perfection

    Check out my new post
    http://carrieslifestyle.wordpress.com
    Posts online about Dubai, USA, South Africa...

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  54. Glamoury armory6/13/2015 3:35 PM

    Hello Beautiful! I am in blogger and I have my own domain, I was thinking in change to wp but I decided not for now, I read that for a better design and more space you will have to pay eventually and with blogger you have no space limit so is a good think, ,you can also get the domain and stay with blogger., for now I am happy with blogger.

    Love those new shoes my dear.

    Glamoury Armory Blog

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  55. Hi my lovely Are!!! I'm really happy to read that... since I actually wanna stay loyal to Blogger too! WP is a great site too but like you've written it's quite expensive somehow...! And I've also read that you have more design options on Blogger than WP! Furthermore I still don't get it how to install it as a .zip! :( That's why I'm definitely gonna stay with Blogger as well! ;-)) Thank you so much for this information, honey! I really didn't know that I can have Blogger AND an own domain! You're the best! <3 <3 <3


    Thanks a lot! Those nude shoes gonna make us short ladies look a little taller, hahah! Can't wait to show my outfit with them this week! Bisous,


    xoxo

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