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Blogcatalog vs Mybloglog - which is best?

Posted by lyndoman • 5/09/07 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
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I have been mooching around Blogcatalog for a few days and must say I am impressed. I particularly like the discussion element, something that mybloglog does not do well.

Interaction is vital for any site these days. Plus the fact that mybloglog was bought by Yahoo lessened it in my eyes.

Although blogcatalog does not have the numbers yet, I think it it wont be long until it catches up.

Well done guys. Does everyone here have accounts at both sites.

User Comments

5/09/07

WonderWoman

BlogCatalog all the way. (SEE NOTES IN BLOG ADDICTS UNANIMOUS)

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1. 5/09/07
  
  TonyB
  
  WW ... you are our SUPERHERO
5/09/07

ChurchOfIntegrity

Pfft, Mybloglog doesn't even stand a chance.

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5/09/07

jphillips

blogcatalog! no doubts there!

"you wanna reach me? check my blog! if i'm not there, go to blogcatalog, you'll find me there!"

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5/09/07

zakman

hehe Jon.... I hope soon you can also be found at the Millionaire's Club as well!

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1. 5/09/07
  
  jphillips
  
  hehe i'm working on that!
5/09/07

QuizzicalDemon

I joined up with Mybloglog before I found Blogcatalog. Of the two I prefer BlogCatalog because to the user interface and the discussions forum.

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5/09/07

Antbag

Well, I get more traffic from MyBlogLog, but I like blog catalog much better. I think the discussion forum is a really nice touch.

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1. 5/09/07
  
  lyndoman
  
  I think mybloglog sends more traffic as it has more users, but it's only a matter of time until bloggers realise where the party is at. Us bloggers are a fickle crowd.
5/09/07

bitekleta

You're right lyndoman. It's only a matter of time that BlogCatalog or and possibly another "social networking site for blog will take over the popularity of MyBlogLog.I don't use MyBlogLog though and I'm not really that eager to try it.

BlogCatalog is my first take on this so called social networking for bloggers.

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1. 5/09/07
  
  scottalk
  
  like my grandma always told me, don't knock it 'till you try it.
5/09/07

scottalk

apples and oranges....I like them both. However, when I'm looking for quick blog stats, it's MBL; when I'm looking for interaction and excellent discussions, it's BC.

...and I heard it through the grapevine that some contest(s) should be in the BC mix, too, real soon. That will make this place BIGger, for sure!

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5/09/07

DavidAirey

The discussion forum is without doubt the winner for BlogCatalog.

Mybloglog takes much longer to do anything in my opinion.

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1. 5/09/07
  
  robwatts
  
  Good point, what have we really seen from MBL since it launched? A twitter addon and a few other minor things.
  
  Maybe they are paranoid about rushing out new untested features only to get blasted in the blogosphere over security and whatnot. I guess its easy to criticise without being fully armed with all the facts.
2. 5/09/07
  
  TonyB
  
  MyBlogLog is about to release a number of new features... Im sure they will be very cool. Check out a post from Eric at
  
  libraryclips.blogsome.com/2007/05/08/where-do-i-get-a-mybloglog-recent-read...
5/09/07

sexyinred

I had joined MBL before I join BC...and had to admit MBL does bring more traffic to my blog. Things that I love bout MBL are the stats counter and the widget...it let me know who been stalking my blog lately so I could the same for their blog

However the means of interaction btwn members are limited to just the post msg thing in MBL. And for that I love BC more...for this discussion board that we all could join and share our opinion.

And the community here in BC is very warm and responsive...I'm now officially hooked by BC.

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5/09/07

kucau

another vote for blogcatalog here!

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5/09/07

robwatts

For me Blogcatalog has taken the baton and kinda run off with it.

I did a little review on Blogcatalog sometime back here www.yackyack.co.uk/2007/04/27/blogcatalog-broadening-the-discussion/

Particularly with regard to this very aspect of the software. It looks like its a big success in that people are using it and participating. The new widget feature kicks arse too, kudos to whover coded that little beaut, simple but very good..eek I'd better go and stick it on my blog at some point too

I still think MBL is great, its just that for now, Blogcatolog is doing it better.

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5/09/07

rippinkitten

I find MyBlogLog kind of user unfriendly. I prefer blogcatalog and I really like the open discussion that happens here.

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5/09/07

Enlight

Blog Catalog I find is the very best. I just joined my blog log, and it is OK but Blog Catalog has a blogger community element.

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5/09/07

scottalk

I am very happy to be here!

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5/09/07

onlinehustlers

i liek both of them. but blog catalog has an active discussion lounge

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5/12/07

qrtrhrskid

If there is a way to search for content rather than just names on mybloglog, I have yet to find it. I really like that feature here.

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5/12/07

revellian

I think they work well together. If I have friends at one they become friends at the other. Right now they complement each other though I do like blog catalog more. The ever evolving web is a more exciting place

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5/12/07

Theresa111

Blog Catalog is superb and offers the kind of company I like to keep.

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5/12/07

GoonerChris

Blog log. It automatically puts your blog on Google which i think is great!

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5/12/07

AngieA

I 2nd that !
BlogCatalog is very friendly and the interaction discussion fourms are what makes us S W E E T!

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5/13/07

mayenskie

although i joined mybloglog earlier than blogcatalog, i never become active on mybloglog community. I love Blogcatalog and the people here

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5/13/07

OutlookEverything

BlogCatalog I like the best.

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5/13/07

carlocab123

Blogcatalog rocks! And there are lot of kind people here.. they gave me such a warm welcome!

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5/14/07

stevens8204

BlogCatalog has really helped my site immensely...myblog just really didn't do much for me.

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5/14/07

vanessagx

I like BlogCatalogue for format and general friendliness, but I get far more hits through MyBlogLog. Although, I'll come here to surf around more often...

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5/14/07

cymrusteve

i joined mybloglog but have been totally inactive so far. too busy having fun here to be honest...

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5/14/07

starmedia

I agree with all the other comments... while I do use and am a fan of MyBlogLog, I also think the commenting/chatting aspect of Blogcatalog makes it a much more personable community. We can ask questions, discuss things and really get to know each other a lot better.

-Kate

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5/14/07

incinq

MBL brings me more visitors. I like the at-a-glance "admirers" feature. But, as active as the members are, there's a cobwebby feel to the place. For as long as I've been a member, the same member has been featured in the "Meet:" section of the Members tab. One gets a sense that the host has left the party and abandoned the guests.

BC looks sharper, fresher. There's no musty smell here.

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5/14/07

chingkkay

i get more traffic to mybloglog,but of course blog catalog is my first love

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5/14/07

mattsofi

IMHO, It depends on what is your purpose of joining.
For my own purpose, Blogcatalog is the clear winner here..

my 2 cents..

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5/14/07

NINE

Well I think that with time the traffic from BlogCatalog will build up, MyBlogLog is a great service and we have a long way to go to catch up but it gets better and better everyday.

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5/14/07

monawea

I think everyone knows how I feel ;). Don't forget today is the BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment posting day > iwebis.com/2007/05/14/blogcatalog-mass-buzz-experiment-participant-list/

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5/14/07

stevens8204

My traffic builds every single day on my site so I know its working well....the mass buzz experiment has been a rousing success for everyone involved.

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5/14/07

todspace

Some corners of MyBlogLog are filled with spam, as some users just post their links and stuff randomly..but yes, BlogCatalog seems like more mature

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5/14/07

Tobsy

I actually like both. MBL for the reatime stats and what I especially like about BC ist the intuitive design.

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5/14/07

m38967

i love the discussion feature that bc has. i find myself visiting for the discussions, both to add my own and to answer some.

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5/14/07

AuthorsCoach

I absolutely love BlogCatalog! 5 Stars for its fabulous interface, easy to use tools, phenominal discussion board, amazing customer service, and most importantly, CANI: Constant and Neverending Improvement.

Thank you BlogCatalog, you rock!

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5/15/07

syafthegeek

I'm done with MyBlogLog since they started to charge people. BlogCatalog is my choice and will be my choice.

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5/17/07

mustbethatgirl

I discovered BlogCatalog first, then tried to check MBL. I have not been long with both, but I think the choice will always be BlogCatalog. There is much community buzz here than anywhere else. In fact, I am now a proud owner of a BlogCatalog's discussion widget in my blog.

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5/17/07

dharmagypsy7

BlogCatalog hands down.... I am still getting the hang of MyBlogLog and it just frustrates me. Not very user friendly and it doesn't have that sense of community that I feel BlogCatalog has. I love coming to these discussions and having a chat.

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5/17/07

gosmelltheflowers

We're with the Blogcatalog posse for sure, just seems to be less corporate,easy to use and connect (thats the idea, right?) more on the like minded wavelength and the first genuine social site we've the pleasure of gracing. We've both on our blog but its 98% blogcatalog vs 2% whatever the other one is called...

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5/17/07

VampireFaust

Three cheers for BlogCatalog!

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5/18/07

booksellergirl

I've recently tried MyBlogLog and I must say the Blog Catalog is better.
It's more organized. It's easier to find blogs that you are interested in and easier to navigate. The discussions section enhance a sense of community.

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5/18/07

loonarlanding

I do enjoy both. I joined MyBlogLog first. I have more contacts and readers on there. However, I enjoy the discussions on here And not being limited to joining neighborhoods every day as I am on MyBlogLog.com

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5/19/07

ChanMyaSoe

I joined both. But I prefer blogcatalog coz: of discussion forum and add user limit; myblolog can't add more than 15 users a day.

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5/19/07

Hummie

I seem to get more traffic from mybloglog, but it is mostly people not really interested in my topics and my interests, but merely interested in gaining rank and earning money.

This community has a better feel to it. Maybe it is because of the approval process. I like the way the tags work here and I can find other individuals of interests to me easier here. I do believe that as this place gets noticed more, it will become more popular and I will start getting more hits from here.

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5/19/07

anujseth

I did comprehensive review a few days back. Check it out at: onlinepresence.blogsailor.com/2007/05/09/mybloglog-vs-blogcatalog-vs-bumpze...

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5/19/07

thereyoucome

I just knew both a few days ago, both are interesting. no time to figure out what is the best, it's good to have different stuff. there's competitor, there's improvement:)

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5/19/07

nyakushev

I think Google LOVES BlogCatalog much more. My BlogCatalog profile is number 8 in Google for the keyword I was after...

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5/20/07

borzack

I have both account, MyBlogLog accepts almost any sites whereas BlogCatalog have restrictions, but i'm loving BlogCatalog

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5/20/07

roh

Blogcatalog is more user friendly as opposed to MyBlogLog. I have both and am quite happy with both though I tend to spend more time at BlogCatalog.

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5/20/07

Kushikushun

Hmm, you know what I will try MBL and let you know in time what I think of it. Though I must say these community-type of sites are very time-consuming. How do you guys incorporate it inbto daily life...?

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5/20/07

Kushikushun

Not that I am not having fun though....

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5/20/07

Kushikushun

Huh, I just tried to register at MBL for about 5 times, but when I hit the register button it just redirects me back to the homepage and nothing has happened...?? Anybody know whats up with that?

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5/20/07

DesignDiary

BC "blogcatalog" is rock and roll...

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5/21/07

finalwebsites

I think it's very positive that Blogcatalog doesn't accept every blog submission. This way there are more quality websites listed and of course better members (less spam)

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5/21/07

Easytouch

I like both, beacause each of it has its plus (like discussed above). My number one feature here is also the Discussions, and every future feature that will give the bloggers community a feeling of being "home" which is very important if you sometimes run out of fresh ideas, want to keep up with others writings or are just bored and need a fresh kick to continue blogging. Keep up the good work and keep it as clean and simple as possible. I would prefer to pay a small fee like on mybloglog instead of watching the Adsense here inside which makes no sense as I believe that bloggers are a specific user groups that knows adsense very well and the chance that someone clicks should be low? what do you think?

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1. 5/21/07
  
  NINE
  
  You do have a point but you also have to remember that a BIG part of our traffic is also non-bloggers looking to find something new to read VIA the directory.
5/21/07

Claudya

For me, the best is Blogcatalog. I´m liking this social service very much. So much and wonderfull blogs...

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5/21/07

SJRod55

Blog Catalog without a doubt and especially since MyBlogLog has started to change how many communities you can add and how many contacts you can make. I think the interaction and conversations here are superior in all ways. This is more of a community in some way - hard to define. Even though many of the members here are also 'there.' There is a sence of belonging.
Blog Catalog has helped promote my site with Alex far more than 'the other' and indeed the size has perhaps enabled it to be more 'personable' - a quality I hope it manages to maintain when the number get bigger.
I for one will sign up for a 12 month Top 5 package once I get my situation with Alex finished - alas another 6 weeks I gather, but it will be worth it just to say 'thank you' to BlogCatalog. ~ Rod

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5/21/07

dearaewi

Signed up with MyBlogLog first and it doesn't seem to have really been very beneficial to me, not really working it. Found Blog Catalog and it's been great! I like the layout, navigation and interaction here. It has just been better for me so far. As I am just starting out with blog social networking, I'm going to stick with what works the best and easiest for now!

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1/26/08

thegnr

Blogcatalog is the best hands down.

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1/26/08

acousticguitarist

BC

The other one is a mess and userunfriendly

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1/26/08

chocoholic711

I enjoy Blogcatalog because its more interactive

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1/26/08

guitarjockey

I say BC. Im on both but the network and community on BC is so much better.

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1/26/08

jackpayne

BC,hands down.

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1/26/08

digitalchatter

Yep, BC has it, I spend the most time here, lot's of friendly bloggers and utterly cool people!

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1. 1/27/08
  
  genopianist54
  
  same here
1/27/08

Kiwipulse

BC because mybloglog account's comment is fulled of spam messages

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1/27/08

DaVincisBlogLog

Blogcatalog for sure, people are much more interactive here and helpful...more of a community setting

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1/27/08

F4bloggers

BC being more interactive.

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1/29/08

enablingbiz

I have just created accounts in both. But have used blogcatalog more as yet. Just find it more intuitive and engaging.

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1/29/08

shadowknight

BlogCatalog far and away out performs MyBlogLog

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1/29/08

kdawg68

BC - I use widgets from both, but I haven't even clicked on my profile in MBL in ages. Why? There's almost no way to meet people on MBL. I honestly don't know if they are giving me any traffic, of if I'm getting traffic from other saps that also have MBL accounts and give them the same amount of attention I give mine.

Blogcatalog wins from the forums, the networking abilities, the groups, and of course the beautiful women that post here.

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1/29/08

donnaliens

I think both are very useful to gain friendship around and i used both widgets also, but for fitures here are the best and for communities among many indonesian (my country)blogger communities, MBL are the way.

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2/28/08

blueinferno2001

i have accoount at both and mbl sends more traffic than bc. i personally like the features bc has got, but i should also put the giant number of mbl members into good use, shouldn't i?

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2/29/08

enablingbiz

i am using blogcatalog for quite a while now and i think this networking site will soon catch up with other bloggers.

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2/29/08

enablingbiz

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2/29/08

miguelstil

MyBlogLog doesn't do well in many fields, and if you try to tell them that, they'll even insult your intelligence more. I deleted my MBL account today and replaced the widget with the BlogCatalog widget. I was not active in this community before, although I read a lot positive on authority blogs and I've been a member for a while. Things change.

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3/01/08

monarch13

This was my first foray into the social networking scene and I have to admit it spoiled me. I received friend notices right away. Although I wasn't quite sure what to make of this, I am now up to 183 friends.

I have hand selected most because they offer either an expanded view of my own specialty or a totally unique and fascinating glimpse into their own.

When I finally went to MBL the first 4 "fans", were offers from "ladies" wanting to get to know me better. I have come to be just as disillusioned with most of the other social networks since. The only time I travel beyond BC is usually for "shameless promotion" or because I ran into one of my BC friends on another site.

And I NEVER leave comments anywhere else...My Mom always said you shouldn't talk to strangers!

Your Friend at Blog Catalog,

Michelle (Monarch 13)

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3/01/08

exinco

i would say Blogcatalog is best. drive me traffic and it's simplicity!

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3/02/08

modemlooper

I just assumed everyone signed up to both. i see both widgets on most blogs.

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3/02/08

cooltool

mybloglog is kindda spam spreader , but its cool , blogcatalog is a strong social tool and i say =

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3/07/08

DeansDesignIdeas

I have both though I prefer BlogCatalog

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3/07/08

whojaybe

Honestly, I think this comparison is almost like Blogger versus Wordpress... everyone starts off with Blogger and ends up at Wordpress... I guess you can say the same about Mybloglog and Blogcatalog, huh?

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3/08/08

jims

I joined mybloglog before I joined Blogcatalog. But I still find that navigation in mybloglog a bit tough. Add to it, they have never updated my posts and the thumbnail of my blog. And you can't promote your blog much in mybloglog. But I loved one thing in mybloglog: you can change your username in it. blogcatalog does not allow that. So I am stuck up with my old username.

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3/08/08

mephibosheth

The Neiman Marcus of Blogs Blogcatalog!

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3/08/08

saxyphone

I registered for Mybloglog yesterday and I find it hard to navigate around, unlike the first day I joined Blogcatalog where it was simple to use and figure out. Not to mention the discussions here are interesting. I quit navigating MBL after 30 mins. Didn't even know where the discussions are, and I stopped bothering about it.

BlogCatalog definitely for my choice. Recommended it to some friends even!

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3/08/08

TonyB

Saxy...you've got a cool looking blog... You have done some great work.

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1. 3/08/08
  
  saxyphone
  
  Thank you SiteProPlus! The codes were a pain!! lol
3/08/08

CaesarRomaus

If MyBlogLog were to get someone who can do some design and toss up a forum, they would take away most of the advantage BlogCatalog has. Why Yahoo hasn't done this is beyond me.

The widgets for each site could both use some rethinking. Knowing who last visited your site from each network is interesting, but doesn't really do anything. They are sort of like any number of widgets you can get for your site showing traffic, friends, Alex rank or the weather.

Both sites are rather self contained. You pick friends, join networks without every having to leave the system and actually visit other sites. That is the nice part of Entrecard and StumbleUpon. It would be nice if they could integrate more of that.

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3/09/08

donnaliens

well.. to be honest, im feeling confused with the MBL system now, its changed the layout and seems not user friendly anymore. The widget are cool but its payed with more longer loading. And the members there always spammed me with SEO and Make money online messages. From now on i will not focusing my social networking activities there. Here i can find "real blogger" community. I loved beeing here. Please forget about what i said above. Its changed.

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3/09/08

marcueto

BC #1! Go BC...Go...

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3/09/08

Sylvia

I prefer BC, it is so much easier to interact with other members here. The admin is readily available here, and it just feels better here at BC.

and I'm sick and tired of hearing about John Chow an John Cow over there at mybloglog.

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5/21/08

silverpeak

it's very clear from all the responses... we are where it's at!

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5/21/08

OutsideMyBrain

We just started blogging and found BC - There is so much going on here, I don't have time to go register somewhere else. I spend my online time in BC discussions, which leads to reading and commenting on others blogs, and I spend the rest of the time researching and posting.

Even if I did have time... I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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5/21/08

sherliez

BC is easier to use

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5/22/08

kashifmahmood

I have account at both . I am still very new to BC and a lot more to explore . I can hardly disagree that the discussion feature of BC makes it unique and better than what MyBlogLog is .

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5/22/08

focusorganic

I actually get more traffic from BC, but I haven't left here long enough to even promote myself on MyBlogLog! This place is addicting...

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5/22/08

dued8jam

B-L-O-G-C-A-T-A-L-O-G!!!. It's much interesting participating in the discussions here plus you learn a lot from your fellow bloggers here.

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5/22/08

wehireu

Blogcatalog.

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5/26/08

Synchronicity

I'm on both & much prefer blogcatalogue. It's more intuitive + more interactive.

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5/26/08

DrowseyMonkey

I just looked at mybloglog the other day, I hadn't been there since all the changes. It took me forever to figure it all out. Personally I don't like the new layout. I rarely ever log on to it.

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5/26/08

failureblogger

If you want a fun blogging experience come here.

But If you want more traffic go to mybloglog.

failureblogger-16 year old blogger

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1. 5/26/08
  
  crkian
  
  I disagree
5/26/08

timethief

The date on this thread: 5/09/07

Lots of things have changed since then.
(1) I get more traffic from Blog Catalog than I do from mybloglog.

(2) BC also has this forum, groups and, superior account management and search tools.

(3) BC members have access to expertise through this forum. Here they can turn to other BC bloggers for help, advice and/or support.

But I don't really think it makes much sense to just take the black and white position in favor of this one or that one. And, it puzzles me that other people do. IMO the sensible blogger will be joining more than one social network.

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1. 5/26/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  dang TT, this is where my dislike for details gets me sucked in! LOL
  
  Why are people activating such old threads? I think there should be some sort of time limit for them or something.
2. 5/27/08
  
  legbamel
  
  That's what I was wondering when this popped up again - do those who said that they get more traffic from MBL still see the same results or has it changed since Yahoo took over and BC really took off.
  
  I get very, very little traffic from them and find their interface to be too complicated and focused on following rather than finding and interacting. At least I figured out how to keep it from automatically adding people to my follow list.
5/26/08

timethief

@DrowseyMonkey
I have stated my case for closing all threads that have seen no activity for a period of 30 days. The threads would still be visible and could still be referred to or linked to. Unfortunately, I was told that this cannot be done by software so it would require staff time to do. And, I think we would all agree that staff time could be better spent elsewhere. It seems necro-posting to resurrection threads will continue so keep your eyes peeled for the dates.

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5/26/08

4Freedoms

Blogcatalog is more fun.

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1. 5/26/08
  
  timethief
  
  @4freedoms
  Agreed
5/26/08

bianca

bloglog. blogcatalog has too many predators wanting traffic = )

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5/26/08

mephibosheth

The grass may look greener but when you see it close up it is of less quality..
BC has the goods!!

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5/27/08

genopianist54

If you want to follow bloggers i'd say bloglog is better... but if you want to join a group and discussion BC is the best

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5/28/08

Anniepooh

It's funny to me that this question is ever asked. BC has always been "home" to me so everything else is like spending the night in a seedy motel room.

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