Need some advice on starting a blog

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In summary, the conversation is about the speaker's desire to start a blog or website to share their interests in physics and astronomy. They are unsure of how to make a website and are asking for recommendations on blog sites, specifically for science-oriented content. Some suggestions mentioned include Google's blogger, Blogspot, Wordpress, and tumblr. The conversation also mentions that PF has a blog section available for use.
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I've been wanting to start a blog/website to host my interests in physics and astronomy. I don't know how to make a website so I was wondering if you guys know any blog sites that are pretty good for a science oriented person. I was thinking of trying out Google's blogger but if you guys have any inputs please let me know! :]

This blog is just for fun. I plan to share my current interests and studies with fellow friends and colleagues. It's mostly science oriented towards astronomy and physics!
 
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You can make a blog right here. :smile: Click on the "Blogs" link at the top of any page.
 
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Yes you are welcome to start a blog here. If you need more customization then Blogspot and Wordpress are very easy. Just remember to link to PF :)
 
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tumblr is fairly easy to use, and doesn't require much in the way of configuration - it's all online.

Wordpress is nice, you'll need to get your hands a bit dirtier but it's not that complex.
 
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O neat! I never knew PF has a blog section. And thanks guys for the input!
 

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