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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.
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.
Review of Blogger.com
Learn the pros and cons of using Blogger.com as your blogging software.
Review of TypePad.com
Learn the pros and cons of using TypePad.com as your blogging software.
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.
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