The battle continues between WordPress and Blogger, regarding which is the better in terms of functionality as well as which is better in terms of search engine optimization (SEO) compatibility. Whatsoever, both these two forms – Blogger and WordPress – are responsible for offering free solutions for the people who are willing to start a blog or a website. Both these services are replete with numerous services both for the novice users as well as the advanced users. Selection of any particular service however depends upon the particular individual. Whatsoever, here we discuss about these two services mainly on the basis of search engine optimization.
Customization features
One of the important features of this service is the ability to customize the templates. It is comparatively easy to customize the templates in case of blogger. A collection of templates has been added to the bloggers. This gives you the option to change fonts, colors and layouts. With this, the advanced users can edit HTML. Even CSS can be added to it. On the other hand, in WordPress the editing facilities are comparatively stricter. However, one distinguishing benefit of WordPress is the more than one hundred themes that it offers in comparison to its rival bloggers. However, the customization facilities of WordPress are limited in comparison to Blogger.
Ease of use
In terms of easiness to use, Bloggers are comparatively easy to use than WordPress, particularly for the beginner users. On the other hand, for WordPress, it requires so as to adjust to its interface and platform. However, if you are aware of the technicalities, you can easily navigate WordPress.
Mobile features
With mobile devices, the users can directly interact with their blogs. Solutions for most mobile providers are offered by bloggers. On the other hand, WordPress offers applications for iPhone, iPad and HP TouchPad.
Image editing feature
Though image editing is an apparently unimportant feature but still it is used by numerous bloggers. In blogger, you can upload single image at a time. However, editing of image in Blogger is not very easy. You must have knowledge of HTML to do simple things such as inserting a link, adding a caption or to adjust the size of the image. On the other hand, through WordPress, you can upload multiple images at one time. Editing of images is also very easy in WordPress. You are not required to have knowledge about HTML to do image editing in WordPress.
If you want to have a more professionally looked website, it would be better to choose WordPress. Ability to upload thousands of third-party themes and full functionality are the major benefits of WordPress. Again, if you are personal blogger who is interested in entertainment, may opt for Blogger.