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WordPress for tumblogging
Since the release of WordPress 3.0, you've had the ability to add your own custom post types to WP. This opens up a lot of possibilities for tumblogging, as you can set post types with custom formats for videos, photos, audio, quote, text, and other kinds of post content. It's now much easier for developers to create tumblog themes that actually look more like the tumblogs you'd see on sites like Tumblr. This removes one of the big disadvantages that used to exist in using WordPress for tumblog-style posting.![wordpresslogo](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/wordpresslogo.jpg)
![wootumblr](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/wootumblr.jpg)
Downsides of WordPress
Of course, with all the control WordPress offers, it also means you're 100% responsible for maintaining your blog. You're not just responsible for updating the content. You're also in charge of making sure your site is secure, that your plugins are up to date, and that you don't have any malicious code on your site. This is often easier said than done. The other downside to WordPress when compared to Tumblr is that it's not free. You'll need at least a basic web host, and that's going to cost you at least a few dollars a month for even the most basic service. If your tumblog is high-traffic, it might cost you a lot more than that, especially considering the volume of media generally present on a tumblog site.Seven themes for your WP tumblog
While there are dozens of themes out there for tumblogging with WordPress, here are five that are great to get you started. CoPilot![copilot](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/copilot.jpg)
![waves](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/waves.jpg)
![crisp](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/crisp.jpg)
![tapestry](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/tapestry.jpg)
![myjourney](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/myjourney.jpg)
![salju](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/salju.jpg)
![tumbleten](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/tumbleten.jpg)
Tumblogging with Tumblr
Tumblr has grown into a huge community, with nearly 12 billion posts, over 32 million tumblogs, and more than 39 millions posts per day. It's definitely the most popular dedicated tumblogging platform out there.![tumblr](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/tumblr.jpg)
Tumblr Goodies
One nice thing Tumblr offers is a page of "Goodies". These include apps for mobile devices (they have iPhone, Blackberry, and Android apps), as well as a backup utility for Mac, a Facebook application, a Publish to Twitter option, and a Bookmarklet to make sharing to Tumblr easier.Disadvantages of Tumblr
The biggest disadvantage to Tumblr is that you're at the whim of the Tumblr platform. Tumblr has developed a bit of a reputation for downtime, though it seems to have cleared up in recent months. This isn't usually as much of an issue with a self-hosted solution (as long as you have a good web host). The other issue that arises from a hosted platform like Tumblr is that you don't have final control over your content. If Tumblr suddenly shuts down, there's no guarantee you'll be able to recover any of your content. If their policies change and your Tumblog suddenly violates those policies, they can shut you down without warning. This is why backing up your Tumblr content is important, so that you'll still have a copy of everything in the event something should happen.The wildcard: Posterous
There's one service we haven't talked about that's often overlooked in the world of tumblogging: Posterous.![posterous](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/10/posterous.jpg)
Conclusion
Tumblogging is a great way to post quick updates when you don't have the time or the inclination for regular blogging. It's often more casual than a regular blog, more personal, or more granular than a "real" blog. And because of that, it occupies its own space on the web and its own part in our online lives. There are advantages and disadvantages to each platform, ones that you'll have to weigh for yourself to see which service best fits what you're looking for. Do you use any of the platforms above for your tumblog? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!Read Next
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