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Apache Roller Web Hosting

Apache Roller is a full-featured, multi-user and group-blog server suitable for blog sites large and small. $5/month

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Apache Roller is a full-featured, multi-user and group-blog server suitable for blog sites large and small. Apache Roller is a Java web application that should be able to run on any Java EE server and relational database.

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Apache Roller is a blogging platform focused on ‘group blogs’ or any type of blog that has multiple contributors. It is a Java-based platform, which is pretty unusual for this type of thing. The platform is run by Apache, which is a major player in the web hosting industry as they provide software for servers and other things. You can get the platform for free and use it for any type of blogging that you’d like.

This is really one of the best supported and best run blogging platforms out there, especially if you are looking for an alternative to PHP based platforms. Of course, Java programing language has some shortcomings, especially once your site gets larger so that is something to keep in mind. Overall, however, this is an excellent option for many people to consider.

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Apache Roller Pros

  • Java Based
    If you’re looking for something outside the normal PHP blogging platforms, this could be a big benefit. Java has been around a long time and generally works well, even if it is not the most efficient option.
  • SEO
    Apache Roller has pretty good SEO out of the box and can be further improved using their plugins.
  • Backed by Apache
    This is not a typical community supported open source platform. It is developed and run by Apache so you’re going to get some solid standards.
  • Multiple Users
    This is one of the best setups out there for making blogs that have multiple authors.

Apache Roller Cons

  • Java Based
    Many people don’t like Java because it can be more resource intensive and susceptible to crashing.
  • Hosting Requirements
    You’ll want to make sure you have a pretty good hosting package based on traffic levels. For small sites you can get away with shared hosting packages, but consider moving to VPS as your traffic grows.

Apache Roller Review

  • Initial Setup
    You can have your site installed in just a click using our one-click install features that are available with any hosting package. Once it is installed, however, you’ll need to go through and make some updates to the settings and options to ensure it is functioning the way you want. This is not difficult but it is not really as intuitive as some people would like. Once you get used to the administration platform, however, you’ll find it is pretty easy to manage.
  • Plugins
    Apache Roller has plenty of nice plugins to choose from. All the most important plugins are already developed and work quite well so most people will be able to find exactly what they need. If you do need something special, you’ll need to hire a Java programmer to help.
  • Themes
    You can find a good number of themes already developed and you can make some other changes on your own using just the admin panel. The total number of themes out there is far less than with some platforms but most people will be able to find what they need without much of a problem.
  • Customization
    This is one area where Apache Roller doesn’t do quite as well as many other blogging platforms. You can make some nice changes with the settings and even more using themes and plugins. Overall, however, the system is fairly ‘set in its ways.’
  • SEO Friendly
    Your onsite SEO will be done correctly right out of the box. If you want to do some adjustments to their default settings you can do that with plugins. Most people, however, will be more than happy with the SEO settings just the way they are.
  • Cost of Running
    Everything is free with Apache Roller. When you download the program from Apache you will actually be able to get both the source distribution and the binary, which is a nice perk (though useless to non- technical individuals). You’ll likely need a higher end web hosting package than you would with PHP based blogging platforms, however, so that will cost you slightly more.
  • Other Programs Like it

    If you don’t like Apache Roller you can pick from any of these other options that can also be easily installed with our one click install features:

  • Notable Websites using it

    If you’d like to see Apache Roller in action you can visit the following site, which uses this platform:

  • Final Thoughts
    If you’re looking to start a blog with multiple contributors, this really is a good option to consider. They do a great job with multi-user or group blogs. The biggest thing to remember is that it is based on Java. If you’re not used to using it, this is something you might want to do some research on. For many people, the fact that it uses Java over PHP will be a big bonus. For others it will be a problem. It is really up to the individual user to decide. You can easily install the platform on your hosting to see how it will look and feel before you start adding content. This way you can decide whether or not it is right for you.

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