How do I choose which programme to use to publish my blog? The best way for beginners is  a hosted solution which you can customise without needing code.

Hosted weblog providers
Simply sign up for an account in order to start blogging. No need to install any programs, get a separate web hosting account, and/or obtain a domain name.

Examples of such a blogging platform include: MindSay, TypePad,  Word Press, LiveJournal, Xanga and ModBlog.

Stand-alone weblog software. This is a type of blogging platform where the user needs to download and install weblog software in a free or paid web host in order to start blogging. Examples are: WordPress, Movable Type, and Greymatter.This type of weblog platform is good for bloggers who wish to have more freedom in tweaking their blogs, either by customizing templates or adding functionality. Users of stand-alone weblog software are comfortable with handling technical matters. Or, at least, they can rely on someone who can help them with such things.

Remote weblog systems. This type of blogging platform is somewhere in-between using a hosted weblog provider and stand-alone weblog software. Users can have the option to host the weblog system in the built-in weblog host (like BlogSpot for Blogger.com users) or use their own web host and domain. Other than Blogger.com, another example of this type of platform is WebCrimson.

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