Nowadays it seems like everyone has a blog that they use to share their photos, tell life stories, rant about work, and more. If you want to get in on the blogging phenomenon yourself, it is important to know how to choose a blog platform. There are many different options for hosting your own blog, all of which have their own features and tools. Three very popular options are WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr. Any one of these blog platforms is ideal for new bloggers and experienced bloggers alike. They are easy to set up and, once you choose which platform is right for you, you can be blogging in minutes.

WordPress is a very popular blog platform which is used by bloggers around the world. It is a free service which offers a wide range of customizable features and tools to help you create an easy-to-use and aesthetically pleasing blog. Some key features are the extreme customization options, plug-in support, and a wide range of visual themes. The main difference between WordPress and similar blog platforms is that WordPress does not host your blog for you. You will need to find your own webhost and install the WordPress software onto your own server. Installation is easy and you can begin blogging within 5 minutes.http://wordpress.org/

Another popular blogging alternative is Blogger. Blogger has been around for years and is still one of the top blog platforms available. You can set up a Blogger account in a few minutes time and begin updating your blog with text, photos, videos and more very quickly. Blogger offers a few great features including third-party application support, blogging on the go, and group blogging. Unlike WordPress, Blogger blogs are hosted at Blogger itself, allowing for very easy startup but slightly less customization options.http://www.blogger.com/features

If WordPress and Blogger don't seem to be the right platform for you, try Tumblr. Tumblr is a very quick and easy blogging platform which allows you to post text, photos, and videos with just a few clicks of the mouse. Tumblr does not offer as many features as WordPress or Blogger but Tumblr blogs are fully customizable and are ideal for those who want to focus on sharing photos or videos with the Tumblr community. Tumblr hosts their blogs and does not require software installation or an outside server.http://www.tumblr.com/about

Check out the videos below to learn more about Blogging.

1. How to Choose a Blog Platform
2. How to Decide Which Wordpress to Use
3. How to Create a Wordpress Account
4. How to Create a Blog Post in Wordpress
5. How to Change The Header in a Wordpress Blog
6. How to Change The Theme in Wordpress
7. How to Use Wordpress Plugins
8. How to Understand Wordpress Comments
9. How to Create a Static Page in Wordpress
10. How to Create Blog Links in Wordpress