Blogger

=**Blogger**=

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[|Blogger] is a free service that allows users to create, publish and host their blogs. While it is free to use Blogger, the site does require that you include a link back to their site.


 * Ease of use**

Creating and publishing a blog through Blogger is fairly straightforward. although the settings tab to create and publish could be a little confusing. Publishing to an external host is a little more complicated, but only requires knowledge that one would already have access to if they have their own web site.

Creating and publishing posts is easy and clear direction is given about the status of the pages in the Posting section.


 * Features**


 * Templates: simplifies getting started with use of templates. You can alter the page layout and some colors and fonts of the blog. You can add different elements to the page that helps your viewers who wish to view older posts or to find posts that are related.
 * Allows uses to add third party elements to page layout to create new look.
 * Help & Getting Started section gives direction on setting up your blog and questions you might have about your account.
 * Users can create blogger profiles where they can list their blogs and interests.
 * [|Email to blog]
 * [|Team Blogs]
 * Allows access via a [|Google Gmail] account.


 * Limitations**

Blogger.com lacks features that allow users to edit the template associated with their blog. After a template is selected, the user has a finite amount of control over their blog's layout and color.


 * Cost || Free, with a link to blogger.com ||
 * Website || [|http://www.blogger.com] ||
 * Category || Blogging tool ||
 * Screen Shot || [[image:tourscreen_pub.gif align="center"]] ||