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Below are 5 commonly used blogging technologies that could help ease some of your blogging chores. Keep in mind that each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. You will be able to maximize each tool’s potentials by predefining your blogging requirements.

Blogger
The best things in life are free, so does this tool. Most bloggers would define this tool as user-friendly and easy to set-up. Though it may require some knowledge on HTML, creating posts, photo uploading and customization of HTML codes are all easy to get done. Some of its disadvantages include a major navigation bar which displays the Blogger logo and failure to support categories.

LiveJournal
This tool provides you an opportunity to create a network of blogs online. It is recommended for publishers with simple blogs. Its drawbacks are its complexity in modifying some templates and difficulty to set-up.

WordPress.com
Its free version allows limited modifications. It also gives publishers option to display excerpts on the main page. Some details on the provided templates are editable except for fonts, color, logo, and domain name. WordPress also offers a hosted version that can get your blog started easily and quickly.

ExpressionEngine
It is one of the most flexible and powerful tool recommended by most high-tech bloggers. It also has support group of bloggers. It is known for its straightforward installation and configuration procedures though understanding of HTML codes is required in order to format a post. It offers a free and paid version.

TypePad
This tool permits the user to show your logo with no use of HTML codes. It is quite easy for publisher to customize pictures, fonts, and colors. Its functional templates can get your blog up and running in no time. But with all these benefits cost is on the other side so be prepared to shed some cash.