Comments on: WordPres Stats for MT

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:44:02 +0000

jcaino, with simple one-click install caching plugins like wp-super-cache or batcache WordPress can handle more than enough traffic from Digg, Slashdot, Drudge, and Yahoo Buzz combined. I know because we see several a day.

By: jcaino

jcaino — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:46:59 +0000

to andy:
you should try out a host that offers movable type as service. then you have at least 24-7 email support from them – and they have a direct connection to the people at SixApart. having said that…the reason MT over WordPress is because MT is just so much kinder to the server with static pages. Caching help somewhat with WordPress, but guaranteed with enough traffic (digg, /., etc.) WP can easily bring a server to its knees while comparable traffic to an MT blog doesn’t come close. Comment spamming not withstanding. That’s not good for anyone.

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By: Toni Hambilton

Toni Hambilton — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:19:37 +0000

I’ve been using the MT WPStats plugin and think it’s awesome. As for the debate about which platform is better, it’s all a matter of personal choice isn’t it. I love MT because I’ve taken the time over 3 years to learn how to get the most out of it. Switching over I’d be like a fish out of water. That’s probably how may WP users feel too.

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By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:43:33 +0000

Its good to see that we are working together to great a better experience for the blogger today, good job!!

By: johno

johno — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:48:09 +0000

@Andy
WP Super Cache is an excellent and reliable plugin for caching posts as static HTML pages. I’ve been using it for a while now, and am very happy with the way it performs.

As for MT vs WP: the latter wins hands down on just about every count (but for the new image uploader, which is a nightmare—hopefully will see this sorted in 2.6).

WP is the best blogging platform—by far.

By: Justin Ledvina

Justin Ledvina — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:02:11 +0000

MT turns me off because of the static IP issue and their support is well what support!!

By: Bollywood

Bollywood — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:53:57 +0000

Quiet cool.. the API technology really rocks and helps to do everything with single interface

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:58:36 +0000

To answer the earler question of why someone would use MT:

I’d love to use MT. I want to use it because of its ability to store all pages as static files, instead of dynamic. For mutliple reasons, that is a huge issue for me. I’ve been hoping someone would have a plugin to make this conversion in WP, but no luck now.

I haven’t moved to MT, though, because I requested support help on their forum with a few setup questions. I asked multiple times and never received a reponse. I don’t want that kind of support. I get better support with WP.

So I stick with WP – apart from the static/dynamic issue, it does exactly what I need. But I’d be interested in MT if it had better support.

By: Benji

Benji — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:13:16 +0000

They always come back

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:28:24 +0000

Interesting considering that MT released a spam plugin that looks exactly like automattic’s!

Me, I turned off comments entirely and use mint for stats.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:28:46 +0000

Anil, yes that was the explicit idea behind the Akismet API and by cloning it you got those benefits as well.

By: Anil

Anil — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:20:07 +0000

This is definitely cool. Chad’s been a long-time MT plugin developer and he’s always keeping his eye out for stuff that can make MT blogs better. I think, just as we made TypePad AntiSpam work for WordPress users, too, there’s some real benefits for everybody when services are open enough for any blogger to benefit from.

By: [BLT]FQX

[BLT]FQX — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:55 +0000

That is … crazy…

By: Jonathan Dingman

Jonathan Dingman — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:37:47 +0000

Nice! It’s a shame that no one uses MT though Well, not quite a shame, since WordPress is by far better, but…well…ya get the point.

By: Pi

Pi — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:27:31 +0000

Wasn’t there a post recently about the correct way to spell and write WordPress?

Insert appropriate smily here:

No need to publish!

By: human3rror

human3rror — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:38:58 +0000

why use movable type… that’s the first question!

By: Chad Everett

Chad Everett — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:27:45 +0000

Hey Matt -

Thanks for noticing. And for giving the plugin your seal of approval.