WordPress
WordPress is easy to install and use. If you are renting your own web host, usually they will have a list of free software that you can install and use. WordPress is one of them. Installation on the server will take a couple of minutes and that’s it. WordPress is easy but to add additional function, you’ll need some technical or IT skills. I’m not a seasoned WordPress user, but I did use it for a while. You’ll have free templates readily available everywhere on the Internet.

What I didn’t like about WordPress was that I can’t really put functions or extra things in it. Furthermore, I don’t really have power over content management. Sometimes I want the post to stay on top – but I couldn’t find any function to support it.

Joomla
Joomla might take some time to master it. It’s not easy to use and at first glance your face might be like this --> ~_~? It took me a couple of hours to really master and learn Joomla. I like it very much but it might be for seasoned bloggers who know moderate level of HTML.

I could add functions easily on Joomla and content management is fantastic. I have full control over the website’s content and how I want it to appear.

But there might be some problem caused by Joomla.

1. Their coding uses too many frames which might not display properly in some browsers.
2. Overly complicated coding that doesn’t pass the WC3’s XHTML tests.
3. Template might not work properly and might affect some functions such as embedding a YouTube video.

The list might go on, but I’m glad to be using Joomla. I’ll stick to it until something better comes out.

Cheers!