Best blogging scripts

[dan_Vt]

I'm planning a new site and think that the blogging scripts that I have available through Fantastico may help me manage the site, but which is the best?

Here are the ones I have:
b2evolution
Nucleus
pMachine Free
WordPress

I want to, obviously, give my site a unique look, so I need to be able to add custom graphics and use specific colors. I also want to be able to categorize each post, and have sections for special features. The ability for visitors to post replies would be nice too. And, I must be able to add advertising code, whether Adsense, affiliates like Amazon, or my own.

Any help is appreciated.
Dan

 

[iNod]

I was gonna say wordpress but I see you already have it.

That is the one most commonly used today and will be because it is an amazing software.

iNod.

 

[RegFee]

wordpress due to huge user base (therefore, more support and mods/hacks)

 

[Momo]

I would have to agree, Wordpress is the best. It's easy to customize, and there are lots of plugins available, and there's an active support community.

 

[monRa]

In my opinion any of these isn't good! I prefer boastMachine(boastology.com). I use it also for www.dnjungle.com!

 

[kpm547]

I put my vote in for Wordpress. This was the first blog I ever used and I haven't used another since. Lots of mods/plugins and themes. The community is great and there is lots of help out there. That's my vote.

 

[dan_Vt]

Lots of votes for WordPress so I'm going with that.

Now I need to customize it, which means I've got a bunch a' learnin' to do.

hmm...how many name points do you think it would cost me if I sent someone some graphics and the colors I wanted to use and had them create a theme for me?

 

[SquireQuack]

Again...Wordpress.

That's because uses categories. Great layout. Lots of skins and mods out there. Plus the admin panel looks nice ^.^

 

[identity_00]

I would go with wordpress - easy to use, setup, and configure the urls so its search engine friendly.