Why I Switched Back to Blogger

I started blogging on Blogger in 2007. As I explored more, I noticed many popular blogs were using WordPress for its rich features and plugins. Curious to try it, I registered the domain bitspedia.com, bought hosting, and set up WordPress. Initially, the experience was exciting. The ability to install plugins, access the code, and modify the database gave me complete control, which felt great.

However, I recently switched back to Blogger for several reasons:

1. Too Much Blog Management

To keep a WordPress site secure, functional, and visually appealing, you constantly need to install and update plugins. This meant I was spending more time managing the blog than writing content.

2. Hosting Issues

The hosting provider I chose was unreliable.

• I often faced slow loading times and, at times, the blog wouldn’t load at all.
• Errors like “Could not establish database connection” were frequent.
  While this was due to my choice of host, Blogger takes care of hosting, so there’s no need to worry about it.

3. Unnecessary Costs

Since I wasn’t earning anything from the blog, the costs didn’t make sense:

• Hosting: PKR 2400 per year.
• Domain renewal: PKR 1000 per year.
  Although the domain fee is unavoidable, spending on hosting felt unnecessary when Blogger is free.

4. Complex Backup and Updates

Backing up posts and pictures on WordPress is more complicated compared to Blogger. Additionally, WordPress frequently shows update notifications. Every few days, I’d see messages about 2-4 plugin updates and core updates, often with warnings to back up the database and code. I prefer focusing on writing rather than handling these technical tasks.

5. User Experience

• The WordPress dashboard has too many options and feels overwhelming.
• In contrast, Blogger’s dashboard and post editor follow a minimalist design, making it easier to focus on writing.
• Blogger’s new editor is clean and elegant, while WordPress’s default editor requires plugins to improve its functionality.

Final Thoughts

I’m not saying WordPress isn’t good — it’s great for those who enjoy customizing, updating plugins, dealing with hosting issues, and writing or modifying code. If you need advanced performance and features, WordPress is the better choice.

But if your main focus is content creation and you prefer a simple, hassle-free experience, Blogger is an excellent option. For me, it’s all about keeping things simple and focusing on what matters: writing.