Re: [libreplanet-discuss] helping newcomers start blogs - but where?

[Erik Moeller]

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Daniel Pocock <daniel@pocock.pro> wrote:
> blogger.com and wordpress are well known platforms for people to create
> free blogs.  Github pages have also become popular with developers recently.
>
> What are the recommended alternatives for people who want to adhere to a
> more free / libre approach?

I'll echo others that Automattic/Wordpress is generally a good free
software citizen. There will always be points of disagreement, of
course, but it should not be lumped together with wholly proprietary
platforms.

I also recommend checking out Ghost, which is a relatively new player.
The platform is developed by a nonprofit with focus on serving
journalism projects, but they offer general hosting plans, as well:
https://ghost.org/pricing/

Note that unlike WP, Ghost doesn't have a built-in commenting system.
It's generally a much less feature-rich platform, with focus on clean
aesthetics, performance, and social media support.

Erik