When we think of blogging, the first thing that comes to our mind is the blogging platform. There are many blogging platforms to choose from. Though it is always best to blog with a Domain and a paid host, if you are new to blogging, I would advice you to start with a free blog. The main reason why you have to blog with a free blog at first because there is so many things you have to learn. And free blog is the best option using which you can learn everything. Coming to free blogging platforms, even though there are many options available, my top 3 best free blogging platforms are the following:
3. LiveJournal:
LiveJournal is a free blogging platform, which lets you to control your blog. You can either keep it public or choose to show it only to your friends. Though many don’t use this blogging platform, it is still a good one. You can learn many things. If you want to blog, join communities and have fun with photos in the same place, then LiveJournal is for you.
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2. WordPress:
WordPress.com is a free blogging platform, which allows you to experience the power of self-hosted WordPress for free. But you are restricted from adding plug ins and customizing your theme. With WordPress, you can add extra pages like the Contact and About page in your blog which many other platforms don’t offer. But even though WordPress gives many options, they don’t allow you to monetize your blog. You cannot do research by placing AdSense in your blog. Still WordPress is a good platform for blogging. One great blogger I know, who is still in WordPress, is Lorelle.
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1. Blogger:
Blogger is owned by Google. It is a free blogging platform where most bloggers start. Since most of the blogs started in this platform are abruptly stopped at some point of time, people treat it as a “Splog“. I started my blogging with a Blogger blog and then moved to WordPress(the self-hosted one). Blogger also allows you to monetize your blog. You can play with AdSense(without crossing their limits). You have so many themes available which you can have it for your blog if you know a little coding. I strongly recommend Blogger for those who are new to blogging and wish to learn about blogging. One famous blogger, who is using Blogger, is Amit.
There is a heated conversation going in Blogging Tips blog where the author asks you which is the best free blogging platform and why.
Not only these three, but there are many free blogging platforms available. Which is your favorite and why?
