Wordpress vs Movable Type - GoFuckYourself.com

brandonstills · 06-10-2008, 11:44 PM

I want to create a blog and a friend of mine suggested I look into Movable Type instead of Wordpress. I want to look into Wordpress not only because I want to create a blog but also because it would be good to know the platform if I want to build customizations for clients. My friend suggested I use Movable Type instead because it was more feature rich.

Which one do you guys use? What's the most popular? I'm more concerned with what everybody else is using because even if the features aren't as rich I want to learn the platform more people are on.

What are the pros and cons of each?

tony286 · 06-10-2008, 11:46 PM

bump for a good question

brandonstills · 06-11-2008, 12:53 AM

any suggestions?

Socks · 06-11-2008, 01:06 AM

you pretty much answered your own question. The one that most people use is wordpress

brandonstills · 06-11-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Socks

you pretty much answered your own question. The one that most people use is wordpress

I wasn't sure about that. I seem to recall it being mentioned more in discussion though, just wanted to get some feedback.

just a punk · 06-11-2008, 02:45 AM

WordPress is much slower but its API's are well-documented so there are many good plugins that allows to turn it into anything you need. So my personal choice is WordPress.

As about the overall popularity. WordPress is also #1.

peedy · 06-11-2008, 03:49 AM

Why not learn both? Wordpress is PHP based while Movable Type is Perl/CGI based. There are both pros and cons to both. For me when I start my blog network I don't feel like managing say 20, 30 or more installs of wordpress whereas MT can do this from one install.

A lot of people also use Blogs Organizer.

The Duck · 06-11-2008, 03:50 AM

never heard of that second one

fris · 06-11-2008, 04:05 AM

the only bad factor is the slowness like cyberxxx said, the plugins available make it too good not to use.

DWB · 06-11-2008, 05:52 AM

I love Movable Type, but I know most people use Wordpress. MT just feels better to me when I use it.

StaceyJo · 06-11-2008, 06:07 AM

I love more on wordpress... bec. I think I have more control on it and plus the customization for designs and template is pretty oustanding...

TheSenator · 06-11-2008, 06:29 AM

Wordpress is becoming the industry standard. There is so much you can do with Wordpress these days.

Just take a look at this particular theme that exploits Wordpress potential.
http://justintadlock.com/options/

xentech · 06-11-2008, 06:36 AM

You can do anything with WordPress really, plus the plugins rock. I've NEVER heard of "Movable Type". Infact I don't think I've ever heard of another blog script, I probrably have but just don't remember it because to me WordPress will never be replaced.

xentech · 06-11-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSenator

Wordpress is becoming the industry standard. There is so much you can do with Wordpress these days.

Just take a look at this particular theme that exploits Wordpress potential.
http://justintadlock.com/options/

Thats nice, I could do with something like that...

Babaganoosh · 06-11-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xentech

I've NEVER heard of "Movable Type". Infact I don't think I've ever heard of another blog script,

xentech · 06-11-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Would you be so kind as to tell me what is so funny?

I can't remember any other blog platforms except WordPress, what is so bad about that? Obviously I know there are alternatives...

Houdini · 06-11-2008, 07:13 AM

The bad thing about Wordpress is, due to it's popularity, there's a security patch it seems every other week. Fine if you have a few blogs. A bitch when you're running a network.

Babaganoosh · 06-11-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xentech

Would you be so kind as to tell me what is so funny?

I can't remember any other blog platforms except WordPress, what is so bad about that? Obviously I know there are alternatives...

Sorry, I shouldn't laugh. I just remember back when this was a webmaster forum.

xentech · 06-11-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Sorry, I shouldn't laugh. I just remember back when this was a webmaster forum.

Die of aids

xentech · 06-11-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Sorry, I shouldn't laugh. I just remember back when this was a webmaster forum.

What were you called before Babaganoosh? You changed to that name, right?

Babaganoosh · 06-11-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by xentech

What were you called before Babaganoosh? You changed to that name, right?

Check my sig for a clue.

xentech · 06-11-2008, 07:55 AM

Ahhh ok.

fris · 06-11-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSenator

Wordpress is becoming the industry standard. There is so much you can do with Wordpress these days.

Just take a look at this particular theme that exploits Wordpress potential.
http://justintadlock.com/options/

i sent you a msg last week, wondering if you got it.

just a punk · 06-11-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Fris

the only bad factor is the slowness like cyberxxx said, the plugins available make it too good not to use.

BTW, installing caching plugins like WP-SuperCache will solve the main problem of WP

Brad Gosse · 06-11-2008, 11:32 AM

Wordpress for sure

More choices for templates, designers, plugins etc.

2012 · 06-11-2008, 12:03 PM

why don't you try them both out and see which one YOU like better. They both accomplish the same thing ... what may be important to some means squat to others but if you can get the job done fast and make your $ you picked a winner

tony286 · 06-11-2008, 12:08 PM

My question is because I want to learn, which one uses less resources and which one is more secure?

JustDaveXxx · 06-11-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonstills

any suggestions?

hmmmmm?? Star Trek, with the dude from quantum leap as the new captain.. thats my suggestion..lol

Or even "Supreme Commander".. those are both good options for getting nothing done..lol

BSleazy · 06-11-2008, 01:06 PM

I prefer wordpress. Lots of great plugins.

GrouchyAdmin · 06-11-2008, 01:16 PM

TextPattern. There is no WordPress.

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06-10-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
brandonstills Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,964	Wordpress vs Movable Type I want to create a blog and a friend of mine suggested I look into Movable Type instead of Wordpress. I want to look into Wordpress not only because I want to create a blog but also because it would be good to know the platform if I want to build customizations for clients. My friend suggested I use Movable Type instead because it was more feature rich. Which one do you guys use? What's the most popular? I'm more concerned with what everybody else is using because even if the features aren't as rich I want to learn the platform more people are on. What are the pros and cons of each? __________________ Brandon Stills Industry and programming veteran [email protected] \| skype: brandonstills \| ICQ #495-171-318

06-10-2008, 11:46 PM	#2
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	bump for a good question

06-11-2008, 01:06 AM	#4
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	you pretty much answered your own question. The one that most people use is wordpress

06-11-2008, 03:49 AM	#7
peedy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 866	Why not learn both? Wordpress is PHP based while Movable Type is Perl/CGI based. There are both pros and cons to both. For me when I start my blog network I don't feel like managing say 20, 30 or more installs of wordpress whereas MT can do this from one install. A lot of people also use Blogs Organizer.

06-11-2008, 05:52 AM	#10
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I love Movable Type, but I know most people use Wordpress. MT just feels better to me when I use it.

06-11-2008, 06:29 AM	#12
TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,336	Wordpress is becoming the industry standard. There is so much you can do with Wordpress these days. Just take a look at this particular theme that exploits Wordpress potential. http://justintadlock.com/options/ __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005

06-11-2008, 06:36 AM	#13
xentech Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,405	You can do anything with WordPress really, plus the plugins rock. I've NEVER heard of "Movable Type". Infact I don't think I've ever heard of another blog script, I probrably have but just don't remember it because to me WordPress will never be replaced.

06-11-2008, 07:13 AM	#17
Houdini Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,651	The bad thing about Wordpress is, due to it's popularity, there's a security patch it seems every other week. Fine if you have a few blogs. A bitch when you're running a network.

06-11-2008, 07:55 AM	#22
xentech Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,405	Ahhh ok.

06-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#25
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	Wordpress for sure More choices for templates, designers, plugins etc. __________________ Free Clipart

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2012 So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 17,189	why don't you try them both out and see which one YOU like better. They both accomplish the same thing ... what may be important to some means squat to others but if you can get the job done fast and make your $ you picked a winner __________________ best host: Webair \| best sponsor: Kink \| best coder: 688218966 \| Go Fuck Yourself

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	My question is because I want to learn, which one uses less resources and which one is more secure?

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BSleazy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 6,721	I prefer wordpress. Lots of great plugins. __________________ icq 156131086

06-11-2008, 01:16 PM	#30
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	TextPattern. There is no WordPress. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy