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55+ LIST OF BEST BLOGGING SITES FOR BLOGGERS [2023]

UPDATED: 2023-04-28



Explore the best blogging platforms for beginners and professionals. Discover
free and paid options and choose the right one for your needs!

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Choosing the best blogging site can be painful, considering the countless Blog
publishing services. This will be the ultimate list of the best blog sites that
allow you to publish your posts.

As one of the most comprehensive lists on the internet, this article provides a
list of all the best blogging platforms that you can use for your blog. More
than 50 different publishing sites are included in the site, and it is
constantly updated to reflect any new platforms that are released.

There are hundreds of sites available on the internet that allow you to create
your own blog. Some of them follow the current design trends, while others
recall the 90s or some other design era of the past.

As a result of being selective but keeping the extensiveness of the listing,
I've excluded many of those who look like platforms that come from a past era
just to be on the safe side.

The article will cover the types of platforms:

 * Popular blogging sites
 * Free blogging sites with custom domain option
 * Photo blogging / visual blogging sites
 * Simple blogging platforms

Once you choose your blog platform, you are going to publish your content. In
this stage, there are also very useful tools that you can use to create your
content. You can check out the content creation tools article to learn more
about them.

First things first, why do people write blog posts?




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BLOG PUBLISHING


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BLOGGING?

People can express their opinions, share their experiences, and publish their
articles with others. With the development of technology, many platforms have
emerged that allow individuals to create their blogs.

THE ACT OF WRITING MAKES YOU THINK BETTER

Writing forces you to express your thoughts in a more organized and structured
way. This helps to clarify your thinking and can often lead to new insights and
ideas. Additionally, writing helps to build your memory and recall, which can
help you to better articulate your thoughts and ideas.

IT HELPS YOU TO UNDERSTAND A TOPIC BETTER

Writing forces you to take a step back and think critically about a topic, to
structure your thoughts in a more organized way and to make connections between
ideas. By writing down your thoughts, you are able to process them and gain a
better understanding of the topic, which can lead to new ideas and insights.

INCREASE YOUR AUTHORITY

A blog is a great way to establish your online presence and demonstrate your
expertise. This will help you to build credibility with your audience and gain
trust from your readers, which can lead to more opportunities.

MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY AND GET MORE LEADS

Blogging can help you to gain new customers. By showing your readers that you
are a knowledgeable expert in the field, they are more likely to recommend you
to their friends and family. Additionally, blogging allows you to reach a wider
audience, which can increase your customer base.

FREE MARKETING

It is important to know that well-planned and SEO-optimized blog posts will
drive traffic to your website and increase the authority of your website (in the
context of SEO).

Additionally, increased traffic will increase your chances of converting
visitors into customers. According to HubSpot research, 60% of marketers cite
Inbound Marketing (SEO, blog content, etc.) as their top lead source.

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WHICH TYPES OF BLOGS CAN I OPEN?

The possibilities are endless! It's important to choose a topic that you are
passionate about and that you can write about consistently. Once you've decided
on your niche, you can start creating content and building your audience. Some
of the popular blog types and niches are

 * Art Blog: An art blog is a common type of blog that comments on art. Art
   blogs are a source of information about art events (listings, auctions and
   exhibitions).
 * Fashion Blog: Fashion blogs are blogs that cover the fashion industry,
   clothing and lifestyle.
 * Travel Blog: It is a type of blog where travelers provide information about
   their adventures and places they visit and give advice to travelers.
 * Education Blog / Edublog: An edublog is a blog created for educational
   purposes. Edublogs support student and teacher learning by facilitating
   collaboration and providing contexts to engage in higher-order thinking.
 * Health Blog: Health blogs are niche blogs that cover health topics, events,
   and/or related content from the health industry and the general community. In
   Turkey, they have been taken over by newspapers that abuse search engine
   optimization and chase clicks.
 * Fake Blog / Flog: A fake blog is a marketing blog in the form of a blog that
   appears to come from a reliable, unbiased and independent source, but is
   actually created by a company or organization.
 * Photoblog: It is a way to share and publish photos in a blog format. It
   differs from a blog in that it mainly focuses on photos rather than text.
   They are the type of blogs that designers, photographers and storytellers
   often use.
 * Mobile Blog / Mobile Blogging / Moblogging: Although not a type of blog, it
   is a type of sharing. Mobile blogging is a method of posting to a website or
   blog from a mobile phone. Today, almost all blogging platforms allow this.
 * Food Blog: It is a type of blog opened by gourmets who combine their interest
   in food and cuisine with blog posts and food images.
 * Company Blog / Corporate Blog: A corporate blog is for an organization,
   company, etc. It is a blog published and used by the company to achieve its
   corporate goals.
 * Anonymous Blog: A blog without any well-known authors or contributors.
   Anonymous bloggers can achieve pseudonym status using a simple nickname.
   Thus, although their real identity is not known, they are the blogs of the
   authors whose pseudonym is used.
 * Classical Music Blog: is a type of blog that explores classical music topics
   from a wide variety of perspectives, including music lovers, individual
   artists and ensembles, composers, arts organizations and music critics.
 * Feminist Blog: A feminist blog presents feminism topics through a blog.
   Feminist blogs serve the purpose of spreading ideas, sparking discussions,
   raising awareness, discussing ideas, sharing stories and spreading the
   concept of feminism virtually on the internet.
 * AI Blog: An AI blog is a blog about artificial intelligence topics and
   advancements. It covers topics such as machine learning, natural language
   processing and robots. The content often comes from news sources, tech
   journals, industry insiders, and experts in the field of AI. AI blogs are
   great for keeping up to date on the latest advances in AI and exploring the
   potential implications of AI technologies. With an AI blog, you can partake
   in discussions and gain a deeper understanding of the technology, which will
   help you understand how it can be used in various industries, such as
   healthcare, transportation, finance, and more.

In addition to the types of blogs mentioned above, many other variations exist.
For example, political blogs, personal blogs, sports blogs, and technology blogs
are just a few examples of the diverse range of blogs that are available online.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR BLOGGING?

Although none of them are compulsory, Here are some things you'll be better to
have information about them:

 1. Domain name: This is the web address of your blog, and it's what people will
    type in to reach your site. If you are building a professional blog either
    for yourself or your business, consider choosing a domain name that's easy
    to remember and reflective of your blog's topic or niche.

 * Google Domains (My favourite)

 * I want my name

 * Porkbun

 2. Web hosting: A web host is a company that provides you with the
    infrastructure of the website. Basically, when any user navigates to your
    domain, the server (computer) which responds to the requests will be the
    computer of your web hosting company.

 3. Blogging platform: This is the software or platform you'll use to write your
    blog posts and manage your site. There are many blogging platforms
    available, including WordPress, Blogger, and Medium, among others.

 4. Content management system (CMS): You create, edit, publish and distribute
    your content via CMS. For instance, you can use WordPress or Ghost as your
    CMS. By doing that, your writers use those platforms for writing, but your
    website doesn't have to use them. The website gets the data via API and
    presents it however you like.

 5. Design and theme: Your blog's design and theme will determine its look and
    feel. Many blogging platforms offer pre-made templates and themes to help
    you get started.

 6. Images and graphics: To make your blog visually appealing, you'll want to
    use images and graphics to break up your text. You can take your own photos
    or use free stock photos from websites like Unsplash or Pixabay.

 7. Content creation tools: To create your blog posts, you'll need a platform or
    tool to write and edit them. Some popular options include Google Docs,
    Microsoft Word, or a simple text editor like Notepad.

 8. Basic SEO: Basic search engine optimization (SEO) principles can help you
    rank higher in search results and attract more readers to your blog. Some
    key factors to consider include keyword research, meta descriptions, and
    headlines.

 9. Analytics tools: Success is never by chance. Therefore, you need to optimize
    your content regularly. An analytics tool, like Google Analytics, can help
    you track your blog's performance and identify areas for improvement.


THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER

AESTHETIC CONCERNS

There are many ways to build an aesthetically beautiful blog. To achieve this,
platforms use a variety of ways as design options.

Some of them give you access to a drag-and-drop editor and let you design it
yourself, and some of them provide carefully selected blog templates to make
your work easier.

Moreover, some have marketplaces where you can purchase custom themes and
provide a great design experience to your audience.

Eventually, the level of customization will be a key factor if you build a
successful blog. I admit that I changed the blogging platform many times just
because of the post editor of platforms. In the end, I've manually coded my
blog.

ECONOMICAL CONCERNS

The cost of blogging is a very important issue. Some platforms are free, while
others charge a monthly fee. Some platforms offer a free plan with limited
features, while others offer a free trial period.

Furthermore, there are open-source platforms, like Ghost and WordPress, that you
can use for free, but you will need to pay for hosting. In other words,
self-hosted platforms require you to set it up and pay for hosting.

Digital Ocean is one of the hosting providers, and you'll get $200 credits for
60 days to try it.

Depending on your needs, sometimes a feature that you need will require either a
premium plan or a premium plugin.

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LIST OF BLOGGING SITES




POPULAR BLOGGING SITES

When it is time to choose best blogging sites, it's important to consider the
type of blog you want to create and the features that are important to you. Some
platforms are better suited for certain types of blogs, while others offer more
flexibility in terms of design and customization options.

This section includes some of the most popular blogging sites and the popularity
used here is a subjective manner.


1. WORDPRESS



self-hosted optionrich theme and plugin optionsthe most popular blogging
platformthe most popular blogging platform

WordPress is the most popular blogging site in the world. It is easy to use and
allows users to create a website in minutes.

There are many templates and plug-ins available that allow users to customize
their websites according to their preferences.

Since the most popular blogging platform is WordPress, it is also the most
popular target for hackers. Therefore, you should be careful about security.
However, there are countless tutorials and solutions for problems available
online.

Just search for it.

Whether you are building a business blog or e-commerce stores for your clients,
WordPress should always be one of your choices. It is suitable for almost any
kind of blog and blogger from beginners to advanced users

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2. WEBFLOW



designer friendlyeasy creation of animations/effectsrich
documentation/tutorialscloneable themescode export

If good design is the most important variable to you, then WebFlow is the
perfect publishing platform for you. Once you discover the websites created by
it, you'll find many great-looking blogs and stunning templates ready to clone. 

If you are a perfectionist, it is highly possible that the blogging platform you
use may not allow you to do your well-refined design in some aspects. If you are
one of the people who get sick of limited customization options of platforms,
try WebFlow.

WebFlow is the most customizable website builder on the list. The limit to what
you can do with WebFlow is only restricted by your own imagination.

I must admit that it is not an easy platform for beginners and is more suitable
for advanced users. However, the WebFlow Academy provides you with many tutorial
videos, both in written and video format. Even when you have examined the
documentation and tutorial videos, you will be convinced that they were produced
by designers.



Additionally, it allows you to export the code that you create. In this sense,
you can host the code of your design for free on a JAMStack website.

it is the best platform for people who want to create unique designs with an
ultra-advanced web editor and animation editor.

It is also worth mentioning that it has built-in Lottie animation support.

Thanks to its powerful content management system, you can customize your posts
on your website with the designs you want.

In other words, you can apply all kinds of high-end designs that you can do on
web pages to your articles as well.

You just need to create an account in WebFlow.

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3. BLOGGER



easy integrations with Google products

There are many blogging sites out there, but Blogger is one of the most popular.
Using a subdomain name allows you to use it for free.

It was acquired by Google in 2003.

The editor is relatively advanced, and there are options such as allowing
comments.

With a limited number of themes to choose from, I find it difficult to
customize.

Connecting your Google Adsense account also lets you earn income from ads.

(You need to attract a considerable amount of traffic for this).

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5. TUMBLR



micro-blogging

Tumblr is a micro-blogging site that allows users to share their thoughts,
images, and videos. It is easy to use and allows users to customize their blog
with different themes.

Tumblr, one of the oldest blog sites, was acquired by Automattic, the developer
of the WordPress application, which is among the best sites in 2019.

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6. SQUARESPACE

carefully curated themes

Squarespace is a website builder that allows users to create a website or blog.
It is easy to use and has many templates and features available. It also has a
built-in e-commerce platform that allows users to sell their products directly
from their website.

We can safely say that New York-based Square Space is not only one of the most
popular blogging sites, but also one of the best website building platforms.
Squarespace will always be at the top of the list of best blogging sites to
start a blog.

They previously featured Keanu Reeves in their commercials.

All other features aside, it has the most advanced content editor on this list.

We know that interactive content is gaining more and more importance.

I care about the richness that being able to add many elements such as carousel
galleries, grid sections, data tables and calendar to the blog post will add to
our articles.

In general, such blogging sites also offer a free plan for users. It only uses
subdomains or contains ads.

One of the downsides of this platform is that it doesn't have a free plan and
only allows a 14-day trial.

After the 14-day free trial period, you can continue with a package of at least
$12.

It is worth mentioning that I occasionally encounter situations such as not
loading pages on the website. Maybe it is personal.

In addition, you can only customize the templates presented to you in terms of
design.

Having a total of over 70 ready-made website templates seems like a good deal,
but it could be more.

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7. WIX



the most economical optionhighly extendiblebeginner friendly

Wix is another website builder that allows users to create a website or a blog.
It is easy to use and has many templates and features available. It also has a
built-in e-commerce platform that allows users to sell their products directly
from their website.

Another site that should definitely be among the best of those is Wix. In spite
of the negative comments of recent years, Wix has turned out to be a platform
that listens to its users and responds appropriately to their needs.

As far as price performance is concerned, Wix is the best on the market. There
are countless of advantages to choosing Wix. Besides built-in tools, they also
provide useful marketing tools in its business plan.

One of Wix's weaknesses is performance. We'll take you to another platform if
you're concerned about SEO.

It also has hundreds of templates, and you can use them for free. Moreover, Wix
provides many e-commerce tools in a very cheap way.

It has 3 editors, including the normal editor and EditorX, in addition to its
artificial intelligence-supported editor.

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8. PAGECLOUD



beginner friendly

In terms of positioning itself, Pagecloud is suitable for SMEs. Additionally, it
offers a blogging function in addition to being a website creation app for your
company or shop.

An easy-to-use interface is provided by this application, which also includes an
e-commerce module. Your posts can be published on your website by using the
Pagecloud blog application, which is very simple and easy to use.

The price of membership in Pagecloud begins at $19 per month for those who are
interested in becoming a member of PageCloud.

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9. MEDIUM



beginner friendlypaywall option

Several of us are familiar with Medium, which was founded by the co-founders of
Twitter and Blogger.

Despite the limitations of the interface and design modification options, the
product is very well suited for the blogging business. One of the most killer
benefits of writing on Medium is that you can reach a large audience quickly
because of the platform's built-in audience.

If you are reading an article on Medium, you may be asked to upgrade to a paid
subscription. The reason for this is that it allows writers to earn a living
through their writing.

The articles you share can be presented as free or paid impressions. In this
way, you will earn income when your articles are read by users who have
subscribed to a payment plan.

We can call this system a paywall (I think we can call it a payment wall). A
warning will appear when ordinary users attempt to read more than the set number
of articles per month.

If the article is not set free by the owner, users cannot read it. But this is a
soft paywall.

HOW DO I READ POSTS ON MEDIUM?

Simply open the same page in an incognito tab if you have reached your Medium
article reading limit.

It is not possible for Medium to keep track of how many articles you have read.
Nevertheless, even if he records it, he will not know that you are reading it.

A cookie or browser storage area is used to keep track of the number of reads.
Consequently, if you open your browser in an incognito tab or delete cookies,
your reading limit will be reset.

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10. GHOST



self-hosted optionvarious theme and plugin optionspaywall optiondeveloper
friendly

Ghost is an open source blogging site that is popular among developers and
writers. Its stars on GitHub indicate its popularity. It is truly a platform for
bloggers.

The most impressive feature of this platform, which is very popular with writers
and programmers, is the content editor. In addition to having an embed button
for a variety of platforms, this editor is also capable of working in markdown.

The bookmark tool is my favorite feature among all of these. You may also share
your links as previews if you wish.

You can greatly enhance your blog's functionality with a variety of third-party
integrations.

You may find the customization possibilities limited if you are not familiar
with programming. A ready-made theme can be used in this situation. It is
possible to find 40 - 50 free Ghost themes on the Internet. The cost of premium
themes ranges from $49 to $89 per year.

On to the price part: Ghost's blog costs $29 if it is hosted on Ghost.org. As it
is an open source project, you are free to customize your blog as you please,
and you can host it wherever you wish. Alternatives that are less expensive are
very likely to be found.

The fourth version of Ghost blogging site has brought a number of improvements
and conveniences. Additionally, the $29 price mentioned above has been changed.
A subscription to Ghost blog now costs $9 per year. The Ghost blogging platform
has become very reasonable as a result of this.

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11. TILDA



Blogging on Tilda is quite easy. You can write and edit your articles with its
visual editor, add images and videos, and share links to social media. You can
also create custom web blocks and templates to give your blog a unique look, and
you can use the CRM application to manage your customers and orders. Plus, you
can export your code with an upper package to use on other platforms.

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12. STUDIO



Studio is a website creation platform based in Japan. The platform is very fast,
and the user interface is almost awesome. As for the disadvantages, they allow
you to publish up to 5 articles even in their $9 package. Consequently, we reach
the $27 plan, the most expensive plan on this list. Corporate organizations may
find this service to be ideal. In other words, it is more suitable for company
blogs.

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13. VOOG



Among the features that Voog, a website builder, offers are those necessary to
produce a well-written blog post. It is comparable to platforms such as Wix,
Squarespace, and WordPress in this respect.

Although a free plan is available, the lowest plan costs between 8 and 11 euros.
Blogging on the Voog platform is easy to use and provides a range of features
for creating a professional-looking blog. It allows you to customize your blog
with a range of themes and includes features such as adding images and videos,
creating a comment section, and connecting to social media accounts.

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14. STRIKINGLY



Strikingly is a website building platform just like Wix and Squarespace.
Although it has less features than its alternatives, it is among the free blog
sites that you can use with a subdomain.

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15. WEBNODE



Blogging on the WebNode platform is simple and straightforward. You can
customize the look of your blog, add posts, and upload images. You can also
connect your blog to social media accounts, like Twitter and Facebook, and use
SEO tools to get more exposure.

There is no free version of Webnode, but it does offer a reasonably priced $3.9
plan. Using Webnode, you can open a blog, an e-commerce site, or a company
website. There is no free plan available with this blog app, so the lowest plan
ranges from 8 - 11 euros.

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16. ODOO



I would describe Odoo as an open source business suite. CRM, Purchasing,
Contracts, Employee Tracking, Blog Writing, etc., are just a few of the
applications included in this application suite.

The blog is the part of these applications that we are currently interested in.
Furthermore, if you intend to use Odoo only for blogging, it is free.

In spite of the fact that I am not able to say it catches the current trends for
its ready-made templates, I believe it deserves to be considered among the best
free blogging sites.

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17. UCRAFT



This platform was originated in Russia and has offices in three countries,
including the United States. A number of e-commerce services are also offered by
UCraft. Thus, it is suitable for bloggers who intend to sell their products.
Although it is less well known than other examples, we can say that it is a
suitable option for beginners who wish to start a blog.

With the lowest paid package of $10, you will be able to use the e-commerce
service.

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18. UNICORN PLATFORM



Unicorn Platform is a drag-and-drop website and blog builder for startups,
mobile apps, and software as a service providers. It promotes itself as a
no-code website builder. 0 The Unicorn platform has recently begun offering a
blog service. With this new blog feature, the platform, which previously served
as a welcome page for startups, appears to be attracting more customers. With
the $8 plan, you can create a blog with your own domain name, or you can export
code with the $18 plan.

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19. PIXPA



Pixpa provides you with the opportunity to create a portfolio and showcase your
work on a photo-blog site. In addition, it provides you with the opportunity to
earn an income from the sale of your work.

There are four different plans offered by Pixpa, each costing $3, $7, $10, and
$16. Additionally, if you sign up with this link, you will receive a 10%
discount on all plans.

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20. STORIPRESS



Storipress is one of the newest members of the list of best blogging sites. It
was made available in the last days of October 2021. I have been anticipating
its development for a very long time. Despite submitting a request for early
access several years ago, the product has just been released into public beta.
Here are my first impressions:

Using this application, which serves as a website builder for authors and
publishers, you can easily customize the pages of your blog site. When you log
in to the site, click on your profile on the top right and select the 'Builder'
option, the necessary screen to create a web page will appear. By selecting a
template on the left, you can customize your page.

You may recognize the editor of Storipress, one of these newest blogging sites.
I believe they used the MobileDoc blog editor, which is also used in Ghost
blogs. However, it can be said that it is a little customized, although it is
not the same.

It is worth noting, however, that this editor is also unable to mark links as
"nofolow", which is a feature we are looking for.

The Storipress blog platform is best suited for large-scale posting
organizations. Using this tool, you can collaborate with others and categorize
your blog posts as "drafts", "for review", and "reviewed". As a result, you will
be able to deal with large volumes of blog posts much more efficiently.

Depending on how many editors you need and the size of your team, it has a price
policy that varies. Personal use is also subject to a $14 fee. In view of this
price policy and its features, more suitable alternatives can be considered for
personal use.

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21. VIVALDI BLOG

Compared with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, Vivaldi is a browser that is used by
a relatively smaller percentage of people.. Upon signing up from the address
above, you will receive a free WordPress blog. Rarely does something like this
happen.

WordPress' Gutenberg editor has tremendous capabilities. Make yourself
comfortable with this. Your own custom domain name cannot be connected to your
Vivaldi blog, however. The format of your address will be username.vivaldi.net.

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22. UCOZ

Ucoz was on my list but I wasn't sure whether to include it.

While it has an old look, I included it as a free platform that can be used with
a subdomain.

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23. DIGITALPRESS

The DigitalPress platform offers free Ghost blogs. You can connect your domain
to the free plan and then upgrade to the paid plan after a while. As part of
Ghost's free service, ads are also included. Eventually, you may get annoyed by
the ads that don't yield your earnings.

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24. BLOGSTATIC



Blogstatic is a new blog and email newsletter platform. This blog site stands
out as a site aimed at attracting new readers. If you intend only to share
articles or blog posts, it has a $5 plan. You can choose between two packages if
you want to include the email newsletter, $9 or $19.

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25. UNBOUNCE



Generally speaking, Unbounce is a landing page builder focuses on conversion.

However, it also offers a blog service. Therefore, the platform outshines as one
of the best blogging sites for marketers.

Also, it is the most expensive publishing platforms in this article.

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26. ZOHO SITES



ZOHO Sites is a website builder that is part of the ZOHO suite. Zoho Sites is
platform targets business' and agencies.

The platform has two plans: $4 and $15. It may be an option for those who want
to publish your content site for their business that already uses another Zoho
software.

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27. JIMDO



Jimdo is web building and hosting platform that allows users to easily create
websites, online stores and blogs without requiring any coding knowledge.

It is a popular blogging platform for blogophiles and small business owners who
want an affordable and easy-to-use solution to build a website.

Jimdo offers a drag-and-drop website builder and a range of customization
options, including templates, themes and third-party plugins.

They also offer free and paid plans that allow users to use their own custom
domain name. Additionally, Jimdo provides a range of ecommerce features that
allows users to sell products and services directly from their website.

Overall, Jimdo is a user-friendly platform that is suitable for individuals and
small businesses to set up a website or blog quickly and easily.


28. INSTAPAGE



Instapage is a landing page platform that enables businesses to create and
optimize landing pages for their marketing campaigns. It focuses on lead
generation and it is one of the perfect blogging platform for marketers.

The platform provides a variety of pre-designed templates, a drag-and-drop page
builder, and integration with other marketing tools, such as email marketing and
CRM software.

It allows users to A/B test their pages and track the performance of their
campaigns with analytics and real-time data.

Instapage also offers advanced features, including heatmaps, dynamic text
replacement, and personalized experiences to improve engagement and conversions.

The platform is popular among digital marketers and businesses that run Google
or Facebook Ads, as it helps them create and optimize their landing pages
quickly and easily.

Overall, Instapage is a user-friendly and efficient solution for businesses
looking to increase their conversion rates through landing page optimization.

Create an account for Instapage

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29. EMYSPOT

Emyspot is a website builder that is part of the EmyTech suite. It is a platform
that is aimed at small businesses and freelancers.

The platform may be an option for low budgets. It has 5 plans ranging from $3.5
to $20 depending on your needs. It should be noted that there will be ads in its
free plan.

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FREE BLOGGING SITES

When it comes to starting a blog, it is very reasonable to pay no money at the
time when you are just getting started. Actually, new web technologies allow you
to blog without paying, but it requires some technical knowledge.

The majority of these publishing platforms in this article offer free publishing
as long as you use their subdomains.

On the other hand, if you were to ask, "Are there any blogging platforms out
there that offer a free plan, which includes a custom domain option?", I would
reply, "Yes, but not too much."

Considering that these software platforms are starting businesses and need to
earn money, It is expected to face some limitations if they are not funded
elsewhere.

In brief, this section can be of interest to you if you are searching for free
blogging platforms that include custom domain options.


1. PUBLII



Among the apps on this list, Publii is one of the most exclusive because it is a
desktop blogging client. In other words, it is a blog publishing software that
can work offline. In order to use it, you must install it on your computer.
Next, you determine the theme and other aesthetic elements of the interior. You
can then begin writing your blog post using this application that is equipped
with three excellent editors. Not only can you create blog posts, but you can
also create documentation sites and questions and answers pages.

Then you upload these static files to a server or upload them as a JAMStack
site. It is especially recommended that you upload via Netlify. Publii makes it
both easy and free to register.

You can buy a theme you like for 29 Euros and write your blog posts for free
with Publii for life if you do not like the ready-made theme.

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2. HASHNODE



There is no doubt that HashNode is one of the best free blogging sites on the
internet where you can use your own domain name as well.

One of the channels where software developers share and follow each other is
HashNode.

You can use you custom domain name without spending money.

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3. DEVDOJO



DevDojo is a free online platform for developers to collaborate, learn, and
build projects. It includes a library of tutorials, discussion forums, and
resources to help developers grow and learn.

The platform also provides a free service for blogging for developers to share
their work and experiences.

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4. EDUBLOGS



Edublogs provides a free site for blogging for educators, making it a easy way
to start a blog without spending any money. Educators can share their blogs
through Edublogs, which offers a restricted WordPress infrastructure for
educators to share their blogs.

Despite the fact that it may not be the best option for publishing your blog, it
may still be a good option.

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5. BLOGHUNCH



Blog Hunch is relatively a new publishing platform that has a free plan with a
custom domain feature.

I think this is one of the best free blogging sites because it offers so many
cool tools. There are a number of advantages with this platform that can be
mentioned, some of which are search engine optimization of your articles, easy
integration with unsplash, many app integrations, and a user dashboard to manage
your blog.

The publishing platform targets a broad range of customers in the publishing
industry. It offers 4 different plans that are suitable for all budgets: 0$, 7$,
27$ and 47$ based on different budgets.

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PHOTO BLOGGING PLATFORMS / PORTFOLIO SITES / VISUAL BLOGGING SITES

A photoblog differs from a blog in that it emphasizes photos over text. Design
professionals, photographers, and storytellers often use these types of blogs.

Some of these photo blogging platforms also enable users to sell their creative
works on their platforms for revenue


1. FORMAT



On Format, users can create their own photo blog and share their work with a
larger audience.

Format allows users to customize their blogs with different layouts and designs,
as well as add tags to help categorize their photos.

Creators can also sell their portfolios on Format and get revenue.

Users can also share their work on other social media platforms such as
Instagram and Facebook.

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2. EXPOSURE



Exposure, which has a strong aesthetic aspect, lets you create portfolio sites
in story format. Storytellers will find it most suitable in this regard.

Despite the few customization options this platform offers, it makes it appear
as if it was curated by a team of experts. Exposure is perfect for anyone
seeking a blog site that is visually appealing and harmonious with their
content.

Among the relatively expensive blog sites, this one offers a $5 cheapest plan.
The $5 plan lets you share 5 stories. Those who want to customize with HTML and
CSS should also sacrifice $100.

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3. VEV



The Vev website is another interesting one on this list. Vev is perfect for
those who want blogs with great visuals and unique designs.

There are three separate editors: Design, Content, and Code. Using these
editors, you can tell great stories that emphasize visuals.

This is probably one of the best blog sites on this list based on its editorial
capabilities.

It also offers a $5 domain name connection plan which makes the platform one of
the best blogging sites.

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4. CARBONMADE



CarbonMade is one of my favorite portfolio blogging sites. It stands out as a
blogging site for UX/UI designers and 3D artists.

If you're a UI/UX designer, illustrator, animation or photography artist, check
out CarbonMade.

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5. ADOBE PORTFOLIO



Adobe Portfolio is another photo-blogging site for visual content creators. If
you still use or have to use Adobe products (if you have to tolerate this
cumbersomeness), you can quickly use this platform.

Let me also mention that there is a monthly fee of $10.

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6. READYMAG



ReadyMag is a portfolio-building website for creatives, such as web designers,
photographers, and graphic designers. It offers a unique and intuitive
drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to create beautiful, custom portfolios
in minutes.

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7. PORTFOLIBOX



Portfoliobox, as the name suggests, is a portfolio site. This photo blogging
site also provide ecommerce features. The blogging platform allows creators to
sell their creative works and generate revenue for themselves. You can style
your portfolio site it in a variety of ways. I can also say that the pricing
plans of Portfoliobox are generous.

The platform has 3 different plans: $3.5, $9.5, $12.5. I highly suggest this
blogging site for illustrators, make-up artists, photographers and designers.

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8. UX FOLIO



UXfolio is one of the best portfolio builder for UX designers. It is a
developing tool that makes it easy for you to tell the story behind your design.

This portfolio builder platform provides two plans: Free and $9/month.

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9. DUNKED



Dunked is one of the best visual blogging sites that allows users to create
beautiful, easy-to-manage portfolios and blogs. The platform defines itself as
"the simple way to build your portfolio & showcase your work in style".

With the 10-day trial version, users can get a feel of the platform before
committing to a paid plan, with plans starting at $8 per month.

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10. PHOTOBIZ



Photobiz is a platform that should rank high among the best photo-blogging
platforms in this list. This platform, which specializes in photographers, has a
relatively expensive fee of $ 25 per month.

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MINIMAL / SIMPLE BLOGGING PLATFORMS

I called these web platforms minimal blogging sites because they allow you to
write content mainly in markdown format and cannot change the aesthetic aspect
much. Those provide very limited customization options and they lack of many
features.

The easiest way to create a basic blog with a basic plan is by using them. Maybe
you don't need a bunch of blogging features, like a contact form, and you just
want to write articles. In this case, these platforms may be suitable for you.

It is usually free to use subdomains with these services. They have price
applications ranging from $5 to $9 per month for domain names you own.


1. SVBTLE

Svbtle (Pronunciation: Sold) is a micro-blogging site.

One of the problems that exist in most of the platforms on the internet is the
closure of the platform. Although you are given time and opportunity to move
your articles to other platforms, this is not welcome.

Svbtle is a platform that promises to never shut down right here. It costs like
$7 per month.


2. BLOT

Blot is a somewhat unusual blogging platform. It allows you to create a static
blog for $4 using your Dropbox or Google Drive folder.


3. NICHELESS

Nicheless is a microblogging platform that allows more characters than a tweet.


4. POSTACH.IO

If you still use Evernote, move on to another note taking platform. No, I'm
joking. Postach.io is a good choice for you. It is a blogging platform that
allows you to write your articles in Evernote and publish them on your blog.


5. BLOGGI


6. MICRO BLOG


7. DIARY.BY


8. TYPEHUT


9. PROSEFUL


10. NOTEPIN


11. NOTION

Notion is the last tool of this minimal blogging sites. Actually, it is a very
popular productivity tool that provides super customization options.

Notion is an all-in-one workspace app designed for teams and individuals. It
allows users to create documents, to-do lists, databases, and more. With Notion,
you can easily create a blog site with customizable templates and the ability to
embed multimedia and other documents.

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PERSONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLATFORM

Here are my suggestions to choose best bloggins sites that fit your needs. You
can think of them as "If I were you, what would I do":

 * If I did not need ultra-complex requests and I wanted to gain the maximum out
   of almost every possibility and future need, I would choose WordPress as my
   platform of choice.
 * Considering that you are going to design and develop your own website or
   clone a website template from a designer, you would be better to go with
   WebFlow if the design and animation are your top priority.
 * Depending on whether I am a person who doesn't get hung up on details too
   much and I am looking for every feature possible at the least possible cost,
   I may choose Wix as my website builder.
 * In the event that I am just going to write and I do not want to spend much
   time tweaking my site, but I need a pre-designed theme with a pleasing visual
   appeal, then Ghost would be the best choice.
 * If you are a person who likes to keep your notes on your local machine, and
   have no problems doing some technical configurations, I would suggest you use
   Publii.
 * In case you are a storyteller or you prefer to use more images than text and
   the price does not really matter to you, then Exposure is for you.
 * I would recommend Vev if the price is important to you, but you trust your
   creative skills and maybe you like experimental works a lot.
 * If you say that I'm a busy creative person, and my portfolio would be the
   killer thing than go with CarbonMade.

Tom sum up, "It depends on your needs" is the answer if you are searching the
best blogging site.

It's important to take the time to research different platforms and experiment
with them to find the one that works best for you. With the right platform and a
bit of creativity, anyone can create a successful and engaging blog.

It should be also noted that this article is translated from the Turkish version
of the article of mine: En iyi blog siteleri.


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