BallyWho — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:32:06 +0000

Thanks for all the great leads. I will have to look at them all and compare the pros and cons!

demonhale — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 05:51:40 +0000

More Tips:

If you are really interested in using wordpress, you can try and use wordpress Multi User Version located here

If you want support and a much easier install (although you have to pay)...
Try Host-Press for Wordpress plugin located here

demonhale — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:55:24 +0000

Although Im scouring for one like that, I need a more barebones and more like what I defined on my thread... But to help you (since I scoured around) ... Mambo/Joomla has a plugin called Mamblog located here

And also theres Phpizabi although generally a matchmaking software, can be used to function like multiply with plugins for chatboxes etc... located here

I hope anybody else reading here can suggest something for this thread... http://webmaster-forums.net/showthread.php?t=34626&highlight=generate+page

mscreashuns — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:51:29 +0000

Also, if you are using some sort of forum on your website you may look in to add-ons for your forum. I know that phpBB has add-ons for user blogs and an add-on for a photo gallery. If you don't have a forum but you have a lot of regular visitors, you might look in to getting one of those first.

Renegade — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:34:28 +0000

No problem, just not too sure if Wordpress has useraccounts or not though.

May want to want to have a look at Drupal as well. It has a blog feature and user accounts but it's more a CMS than a blog.

Why not stop by the Introductions area and introduce yourself?

BallyWho — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:26:11 +0000

Thanks Renegade! I will look into that one!

BallyWho — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:24:49 +0000

Thanks, I have already looked at hotscripts – I was hoping someone here had experience with some of the scripts and could recommend a particular one.

I just want my users to be able to register and create their own blog, and be able to upload photos to their blog. It should be easy to use. Part of why I think this is a valid idea is that my audience may be new to blogging – they're not the usual tech savvy types. So by seeing a friendly looking invitation on my site, it can introduce blogging to a new audience that wouldn't otherwise know how to go about it.

Thanks for any help...

Renegade — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:24:23 +0000

BallyWho wrote: Hmm, was sort of expecting that kind of response.

The fact is that most ideas have already been done – a person just has to make their effort better, or offer a better look/feel to their site than the competition.

I was hoping for a response to my question, not this kind of disappointing and condescending reply.

Sorry BallyWho if my reply came across as disappointing and condescending - that wasn't my intention.

Although I have not used it myself, I have heard that wordpress is pretty good. May want to google for it and give it a try.

mscreashuns — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:18:16 +0000

My best advice - search HotScripts. I could probably suggest something if I had some more information about the features you would like and everything, but you were a little vague with your request.

And I don't want to sound "disappointing" OR "condescending" but I agree with Renegade. Most of the time it's just not worth it to offer stuff that seems "cool". Offer something NEW and exciting.

BallyWho — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:10:46 +0000

Hmm, was sort of expecting that kind of response.

The fact is that most ideas have already been done – a person just has to make their effort better, or offer a better look/feel to their site than the competition.

I was hoping for a response to my question, not this kind of disappointing and condescending reply.