If you’re planning on starting your own blog, one of the first things you’ll have to do is decide which blogging software application you want to use.
What is Blogging Software
Blogs are created using specialized content management software. Blogging software is typically designed to be very user-friendly, allowing bloggers with little or no skills in Web site development or programming to easily create attractive and functional blogs that appeal to readers.
The software is designed to allow posts to be added on a regular basis, and then archived as newer posts are added. Each post is given its own URL, and bloggers are allowed to post them to specific categories. Once a post is no longer viewed on the main page of the website, readers can access prior posts by going to individual topic categories or monthly archives.
Blogging software is usually set up so that content appears in the majority of the screen, with sidebars allocated to navigational links and space for advertisements to be posted. The navigational links allow readers to switch back and forth among categories, or to view pages with different types of information provided by the blogger.
Some blogs are a two-column format, which means there is one content column and another set aside to function as a sidebar. See Enviro Pages for an example of a two column blog. There are also three column blogs, which allow have two sidebars in addition to the main content area. Daily Writing Tips is set up in a three-column format.
Popular Blogging Software
Three of the most popular blogging software applications are Blogger, WordPress, and TypePad.
Blogger
Many beginners who are interested in trying blogging choose to set up free Blogger accounts, which are provided by Google. You can place Google pay-per-click ads and widgets promoting Amazon
products on blogs created with this software, so there is some opportunity to make money using this platform. Google hosts blogs created with Blogger, which means that this platform is completely free to use. You don’t have to pay to use the software, and there are no hosting fees.
Examples of blogs creating with Blogger include:
WordPress
Many bloggers choose to use Word Press blogging software. This application is free to use, whether through your hosting account, or via WordPress.com Web site.
It’s important to note that if you plan to monetize your blog, you will need to use a host service for your site, as Word Press does not allow any form of advertising on blogs that it hosts. If you already have a hosting account for another website, it’s likely that you’ll be able to add your WordPress blog to your account without incurring any additional fees.
Examples of independently hosted Word Press blogs include:
A few examples of blogs hosted on WordPress.com:
TypePad
TypePad is a fee-based blogging service. Those who use TypePad say that it is very simple to use, and makes it easy to create attractive blogs without any design or programming skills. Rates start at just under $5 per month, and vary based on your needs. If you’re interested, sign up for a free trial to see if this blogging software is right for you.
To see examples of TypePad Blogs, visit:
Choosing Blogging Software
If you are starting a blog site to promote your business, it’s probably going to be in your best interest to purchase a domain name and host your own blog using WordPress or TypePad. However, if you just want a chance to write about things that interest you, it may be in your best interest to get started with a simple and no-cost site from Blogger rather than spending money or hosting or software.
There are many different types of blogging software, each designed for different purposes. When choosing an application, you really need to spend time thinking about your purpose for starting a blog. You also need to think about your level of skill, so that you can choose a system that matches your abilities and preferences.
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