A blogging platform is simply the blogging application you choose to use. Choosing the best suitable blogging platform is the first door to enter blogosphere. The right decision will depend mostly on your needs. This time, we’ll review on TypePad.
Cost: $4.95 - $14.95 monthly, depending on level of service chosen
Free trial: 30 days
Time to launch: 20 minutes
Snapshot of TypePad
Together with Movable Type, TypePad owned by Six Apart. The different between two platforms, TypePad is hosted half blogging software. TypePad is very popular with journalistic blogging efforts.
The pricing scheme and features of TypePad are divided into three levels: Basic, Plus, and Pro. Unfortunately, design customization will be a problem in Basic and Plus level. Fully accessible is only provided at the Pro level. Editor access and others publishing access for other people are also available only with the Pro account.
However, one advantage feature; Typelists available at all account levels. This built-in tool allows you to build lists and associating each item with a URL link, such as other blogs or new stories. You don’t need to touch the templates to use it. Layouts options are also easy to change without go to template.
TypePad is a good choice for non-techie bloggers who don’t mind to how their blog will look like. Beginners can get started quickly. Though customization is possible, this platform still look complicated, so it’s also a good option for those who just want a blog that works without fussing too much over how it looks.
In some ways, TypePad is simpler and more usable than its elder brother Movable Type.
At last, choosing a blogging platform is worth to take a consideration. TypePad may come to the list.
Famous Blogger who use:
· Jim Romenesko on Obscure Store blog
· Joel Achenbach of the Washington Post on Achenblog
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