Whether you're an avid blogger or you simply make the occasional post, there's just something uncomfortable about editing long posts and working with pictures when you're in a web browser. If you've heard of Ecto (mac), MarsEdit (mac), ScribeFire (firefox) or any of the other popular desktop blogging clients, then chances are you'll want to use one of those tools to access and edit your Drupal blog.
Here's where the gotcha shows up. Getting things set up right!
While I love what Drupal can do, it's lacking in the area of "Where's my 'use blogging software' checkbox?". I came across this issue the other day when messing around on my personal domain. I wanted to setup Blog API and get started making some posts. On top of that, I wanted the easiest way possible to get multiple pictures into a post. Using a blogging client is the best way (read easiest) to do that - as far as I know.
So, what's the result? Well, it's the video you'll find here on this page, which walks you through most all the steps you need to know for making your Drupal blog happy with your desktop blogging client of choice. Whether you want to support a multi-user blog or just set things up for yourself.
Outside of remembering your blogging api url is http://example.com/xmlrpc.php (replace example.com with your own domain name) and that Drupal uses the Movable Type setting for connecting, there are a slew of permissions and settings to make sure you get it right before you can use that client. Fortunately, I think I've covered most everything you need to know to get things going.
HEY DRUPAL BLOGGER - SPECIAL NOTICE! I'd like to make an open invitation to other Drupal users and developers who might want to start blogging on this very site. If you'd like to blog about your Drupal experiences, and you've got a good head for writing about technical topics, then send me an email.
I really needed to know this thanks! going to start blogging it up
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the post without the written format with any program. Drupal clean format when it receives.
It is more comfortable to manage your drupal blogs through desktop client rather than through web page.
And also Drupal has to many resources, much more than others CMS.
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I came across this site and it was extremely helpful!Thanks for sharing
Great post! Thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information for Drupal bloggers here.
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I am a blogger myself and I could use this technique I think, but I have to finish my project first and then I will think about it :)
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What is the best tool to create a blog? Drupal, Wordpress or Blogger? I want to start a blog, but I need some advice before you begin.
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Well, it’s the video you’ll find here on this page, which walks you through most all the steps you need to know for making your Drupal blog happy with your desktop blogging client of choice. Whether you want to support a multi-user blog or just set things up for yourself. : thanks a lot
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Wow, thanks for the great post mate. It is more comfortable to manage your drupal blogs through desktop client rather than through web page. I was always wondering, why wordpress has so much various editing applications and Drupal has not. That's because wordpess is more popular blog cms. But wordpress is an old thing, now I am in love with Drupal, so your post will definitely help me. Thanks for the video and for your hard work. I will be waiting for another great posts from you.
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Wow, thanks for the great post mate. It is more comfortable to manage your drupal blogs through desktop client rather than through web page. I was always wondering, why wordpress has so much various editing applications and Drupal has not
I was using wordpress for all my life. But now I realized that it is time to try something new, something different and innovative. My choice stopped with Drupal, but I was confused when I found out that there are no desktop editing software for this CMS. After reading your article, I am feeling happier now. This desktop software will be installed in my computer after 30 minutes, I promise it to you. In other words it is just unreal! Thanks one more time for posting this review here. I will be keeping an eye on your blog in the future and wait for other great articles.
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Thank you very good sharing
Great stuff! I have set up the right file system - do i need to use ftp or can the API add images? I seem to have an error when i try (and ftp doesn't work either.) sending to my account (user 1) so access shouldn't be an issue. Did i miss the client configuration?
Awesome! Some really helpful information in there. Bookmarked. Excellent source.
Great post! Thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information for Drupal bloggers here.
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I came across this site and it was extremely helpful!Thanks for sharing.
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After reading your article, I am feeling happier now. This desktop software will be installed in my computer after 30 minutes, I promise it to you. In other words it is just unreal! Thanks one more time for posting this review here. I will be keeping an eye on your blog in the future and wait for other great articles.
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Seems that drupal is the easiest way possible to get multiple pictures into a post...No wonder that many people are using it!!!
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thanks for sharing this information, this is just what i was looking for.
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Thank you for this stuff! This will make easier for novice like me to blog using Drupal CMS. I've been writing lot of essays but have not in my blog yet due to complication of using Drupal.