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Choosing a Blog Host & Software Provider
To start a blog, you have to select a blog host and a blogging software so you can write and upload your blog to the World Wide Web. Blog hosts and blogging software programs are available at various monthly costs or for free. It's important to define your goals for your blog then research the various blog hosts and software options to determine which is the best for you, your blog and your short and long term goals. Here you'll learn about a variety of blog hosts and software options to help you make an informed decision.
6 Questions to Ask to Find the Best Blogging Software for You
Following are six questions to ask yourself before you select your blogging software to help you make the best choice to be a successful blogger.
Blogging Software Comparison
Learn what the most common blogging software platforms are and the differences between them.
Your Turn - Which Blogging Application Do You Use?
Share which blogging application you use and why on About.com Web Logs.
Blogging with Wordpress
Learn more about the features and benefits of blogging with Wordpress.
Wordpress.com vs. Wordpress.org
Learn the differences between Wordpress.com and Wordpress.org.
Should You Pay for WordPress.com Upgrades or Use WordPress.org?
Get the answer to the frequently asked question - should pay for WordPress.com upgrades?
Review of Blogger.com
Learn the pros and cons of using Blogger.com as your blogging software.
Review of "Google Blogger for Dummies"
Read a review of the book "Google Blogger for Dummies".
Review of TypePad.com
Learn the pros and cons of using TypePad.com as your blogging software.
What Is LiveJournal?
Learn what LiveJournal is and if it's the right blogging application for you.
What Is Tumblr?
Learn about the popular microblogging meets blogging tool.
Tumblr Features for Bloggers
Learn about the many features that Tumblr offers which makes it a great choice for some bloggers.
How to Make a Free Blog on Tumblr
Learn how to make a free blog on Tumblr in just a few steps and a few minutes.
What Is Posterous?
Learn what Posterous is and if it's the right blogging tool for you.
What Is Pinterest?
Learn what Pinterest is and how people are using it for visual, social bookmarking.
How Bloggers Can Use Pinterest
Learn five creative ways that bloggers can use Pinterest to boost blog traffic, productivity, and creativity.
Best Applications to Create a Team Blog
Learn which blogging application and content management system tools are best for a team blog.
Blog Hosts for Beginners
Learn what a blog host is and how to find the right one for your blog.
Types of Blog Hosts
Learn the difference between the types of blog hosts available.
5 Tips to Choose a Blog Host
Learn 5 important tips to choose the best blog host for you.
5 Popular Blog Hosts
Check out these popular blog hosts to find the best one for you.
Choosing a Blog Host: BlueHost Overview
A review of BlueHost as a blog host from About Web Logs.
Tutorial: How to Sign Up for Blog Hosting with BlueHost
Step by step instructions with screen shots showing how to open a new blog hosting account with BlueHost and initiate an existing domain name transfer.