Best Blogging Websites

 

Blogger

Blogger lets a user create an extraordinary blog for free and with no more than what is needed to open the account. The website has an easy graphical user interface (GUI), which allows me to configure this blog and start blogging based on my experience in web development learning. Customising the different templates available can allow me to develop a presentable blog which suits my personality and interests. The graphics of Blogger are stunning, which was probably the first thing I noticed when I started exploring the platform (Blogger, 2024). The interconnection of clear pictures on the product and professional animations increased my attention. The site taught me that presentation is essential in designing a website. Although Blogger is quite helpful for these new bloggers, it has its downsides for intermediate and advanced bloggers. One disadvantage of the platform is a lack of extension, especially in site organization and options for customisation. The options for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are limited compared to what might be strategized from other sites, and organic discovery could be an issue.

Link: https://www.blogger.com/about/?bpli=1

WordPress.com

WordPress.com is another web-based platform for making a blog with a relatively friendly administrative panel and many functions. The themes can be installed with a single click, are rich in media, and have plugins that make extending my blog's functionalities easy. With WordPress.com, I can design a beautiful blog without any programming skills. Further, the website also categorizes its list of options more systematically, making it easier for me to navigate and get any information I want (WordPress, 2024). WordPress.com also made me more conscious of the importance of the usability of the website or the overall feel of the website when browsing through articles. However, it is worth noting that the free version has limitations on how much money one can make from their blog, website, or store. It includes visible WordPress.com ads, which might make the blog look unprofessional, especially for serious bloggers who wish to maintain a more professional look. Additional features, such as custom domains and designs, can be availed only with premium plans, which may be expensive for those who require such features.

Link: https://wordpress.com/

Tumblr

Tumblr blogging tool is mainly used for microblogging, making it easy for me to update my friends and followers on my thoughts. The platform is very user-friendly for uploading content and presenting interfaces since it has social integration to find other like-minded people in case of web development interest. The fact that Tumblr is focused more on images is perfect for highlighting some interesting sites and design details (Tumblr, 2024). In addition, not only does good utilization of blank areas or white spaces enhance the readability of the content, but it also helps me where I am directed to read on some parts of the page. However, this platform has a limited number of looks that one can put together, thereby restricting the aspect of making a professionally-looking website. The demerit could pose reliability problems, especially when dealing with highly professional or technical subjects to which this application is coded in themes. The absence of a vigorous SEO option and tags may cause inconvenience to some readers searching for certain posts, thus limiting the blog's expansion.

Link: https://www.tumblr.com/

Wix

Wix is an easy-to-use web design platform specializing in using icons and a drop-and-drop interface for design purposes. The platform comes with free blogging services, which allows me to design a beautiful blog interface that maps my learning process in web development since the applications are self-explanatory and the customization is wide. Some SEO features incorporated into Wix can improve my blog's visibility so that more people can click links to my posts (Wix, 2024). Furthermore, Wix has made navigation very simple/easy to use, and it has over 900 templates, which are easily editable for different niches and styles that may help improve the designs of my blog. The blog website also intends to enable multimedia inclusion, and during my usage of the platform, I realized I could include videos, images, and even galleries, enhancing the user experience. In addition, the availability of real-time analytics in Wix allows me to monitor visitor activity in detail and adjust my content plan depending on the current situation. Thus, the platform supports me in creating an authoritative image of myself on the web and sharing information.

Link: https://www.wix.com/

Weebly

Weebly is another free web design tool that allows an individual to build free websites and blogs without difficulties. Nothing is as simple as the user interface, which gives beginners a step-by-step guide to setting up a professional blog. Weebly also provides different themes and makes it easy to add media and features that make my blog more appealing. So, with Weebly, I can make a blog page that is not only beautiful to look at but also has good information (Weebly, 2024). Nevertheless, as much as I have pointed out the ease of creating an attractive and professional website with Weebly's templates, the downside is that initially created templates restrict the extent to which the website designer could go in coming up with another style of design. While the free plan is great for beginners, it is very limited in storage and bandwidth, which may not be suitable for a highly visited blog or one that contains many videos and photos. Furthermore, one of the cons of using Weebly to design a website is that the code editor still needs technical skills.

Link: https://www.weebly.com/