While it's hard to believe, the first anniversary of communicatrix: the blog, is right around the corner. And, while TypePad has served me well for that year, for a couple of reasons I've been considering a move to blog publishing software + hosting situation.

First, cost: money continues to be an issue, and there are some savings to be realized by shifting to a DIY set-up, especially if I go with an open-source product like WordPress.

But second, and more important, really, is the feeling of personal satisfaction I think I might gain by flying solo. I like the idea of becoming a little more knowledgeable, a little more adept, a little more self-sufficient. I've read about the problems Wil has been going through updating MT, which scares me a bit, but really, in the end it's just a buncha words on a server. Not all of them especially memorable, really.

Anyway, if any of y'all still have the http://communicatrix.typepad.com address bookmarked (does anyone still use bookmarks since the advent of RSS?), best update to plain old http://www.communicatrix.com.

And stay tuned for fresh details...and perhaps, a fresh look to go with them.

xxx c

P.S. If any of the five of you have recommendations, pluses, cons, raves, rants, about your fave blogging software, by all means, consider your advice solicited.