Blogging Sites: The Top 10 Of The List and Other Bonuses
By Felix On November 22, 2010 Under BloggingBlogging sites are websites that contain blogging software and platforms. There are many blogging platforms nowadays, some are free and some are paid.
But these blogging websites differ on its easy and unique features. There are maybe some similarities, but they also have its unique features that were built as their brand.
But what is blogging anyway? Blogging is a way for individuals to publish materials on the internet for everybody to read and to access. They maybe an article of information, images, audios and videos.
And what is a blog? According to Wikipedia; A blog (a blend of the term web log) is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.
Today, I will share to you some of the blogging platform that most bloggers are using. You can also use the blogging platforms link building purposes or widening your area of exposure.
1. Blogger.com
Blogger/BlogSpot is what most newbie bloggers are using. Not just because they are free, but also they are very easy to use. This website is owned by Google Company and they let us use it for free.
Features:
- You can use lots of unique and beautiful templates for free.
- You can paste in affiliate links and banner images.
- You can monetize it using google adsense and other adsense company.
- You can change the domain name if you want to.
- You can post articles on any topics but not porn topics.
- And much much more…
2. WordPress.com
WordPress.com is another free blogging platform that most new bloggers are using. This platform is also very easy to use but got lots of restrictions.
Features:
- Use the wordpress free templates provided.
- You can post any contents except porn related topics.
- You can’t promote affiliate products.
- You can use your own custom domain.
3. WordPress.org
WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. They like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.
WordPress.org is a website that contains the files for using a self-hosted blogs. Although that this is a free platform, you still need to invest money for a custom domain and hosting plan.
Features:
- Use your own domain.
- Tons of features using their great wp plugins.
- No coding on designs.
- Search engine friendly.
- You can post anything you want.
- The most secured blogging platform.
- You can promote affiliate products.
- You can monetize in any ways.
- Professionalism.
- And much much more.
4. Typepad.com
Typepad is also one of the most use blogging platforms but it is also a paid blogging platform because you need to pay their hosting.
Features:
- Choose from 100s of stunning designs, or customize your own.
- Grow your audience with built-in SEO and sharing to Twitter and Facebook.
- Reliable hosting.
- One-on-one support.
- You also have the option to go for a business plan.
- And much much more.
5. Tumblr.com
Tumblr lets you effortlessly share anything. Post text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from your browser, phone, desktop, email, or wherever you happen to be. You can customize everything, from colors, to your theme’s HTML.
Features:
You can post anything you want except the things stated below:
- Redundant Content.
- Illegal Use.
- Spam.
- Identity Theft and Privacy.
- Hate Content, Defamation, and Libel.
- Disruptions and Exploits.
- Copyright.
- Mass Registration and Automation.
- Sexually Explicit Video.
6. Webs.com
At Webs, we provide all the tools you need to create a professional-looking website in just minutes. Add a blog, forum, calendar, photo gallery, video gallery and much more. Want to turn your site into a social network? No problem! You also have the ability to add members and create personal profiles so you can turn your site into a community where friends, colleagues and family can connect and collaborate.
Features:
- Choose from More than 300 Templates.
- So Very Easy-to-Use Page Editor.
- Organize and Share Photos.
- Show and Share Video.
- Communicate through Blogs and Forums.
- Set a Date on the Calendar.
- Access and Add Widgets from Around the Web.
- Grow Your Business with a Web Store.
- Turn Your Site Into a Social Network.
- Send Email Blasts To Your Members.
- Build a Ring Around Your Website.
- Upgrade and Enhance Your Site.
- Google AdWords Advertising Credit.
- Restrict Access to Just Your Community.
- Generate Insight Into Your Audience.
7. Blog.com
A blog is your best bet for a voice among the online crowd. It’s a personal website, packed with features, as easy to use as your e-mail. Their community is the choice for more than two million bloggers. Join the fray, as we observe the world, from the smallest details to life-changing events.
Features:
- The best domain for your subdomain.
- Multi-author enabled
- Service integrations.
- Smashing beautiful templates.
- Can use your own custom domain.
- Supports multi-media.
- Widgets and menus.
- Monetization enabled.
8. SOSBlog.com
Sosblog is a lucid and powerful tool which allows you to create a free blog or a free multiblog talking about your favorite subjects without any informatics knowledge. Nothing is easier than to create and manage your own blog! And don’t forget, your blog is totally free!
Features:
- Create a free blog.
- Discuss with your readers.
- Share your thoughts, pictures and videos.
- Personalize.
- Innovate.
- Can create a forum for discussions.
9. 350.com
Creating your website using 350pages is easy, fun and flexible – each object is fully customizable – headings, button bars, logos, dividers, text, images and photo galleries – customize the style, color, fonts, backgrounds and even make them transparent!
Features:
- Create a complete website in seconds, simply select the design, layout and page names.
- Customize the professionally designed templates or drag ‘n drop the objects to design your own unique layout.
- Delight your visitors with a photo gallery of thumbnail images that expand into larger versions with a slideshow.
- Sell your products online using the e-commerce features.
- Have your own unique memorable domain name.
10. Webnode.com
Webnode is another free blogging platform. They got three blogging categories namely; 1. Personal website 2. Business website 3. E-commerce.
Features:
- It’s free.
- Ready in five minutes.
- Use your own domain.
- Quick and Easy.
- No Ads.
- Modern Templates.
- SEO Marketing.
- All-in-one.
Bonus Blogging Site List.
There are still many blogging platforms available on the internet. In case you will need this websites for link building or widening your area of exposure or just want to test it, here is the list below:
Blogging sites and Web 2.0 sites:
- Jimdo.com
- Bravenet.com
- Weebly.com
- Blogsome.com
- GoogleSites.com
- Tripod.com
- LiveJournal.com
- Squidoo.com
- Hubpages.com
- Gather.com
About Felix
Felix Albutra is a 24 - year old blogger and online entrepreneur. He blogs about money making system, blogging ideas and tips and the likes. Learn more about him and the rest that can help you. www.bloggingaccess.com
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March 31, 2011
5:45 am #comment-1
Cool list of blogging sites. However, i prefer wordpress among all. Blogging is everywhere these days. A blog is the most powerful way to express your thoughts.
March 31, 2011
5:53 am #comment-2
Those blogging sites are very useful of building backlinks pointing to your main website which is in WordPress platform. Anyway, thanks for the comment.
- Felix
January 17, 2012
6:08 am #comment-3
You can also add http://www.floost.com in your list. This is a free blogging site. It has lots of features.Which will give your blog a great look.