So here are 17 amazing, new and interesting blogging alternatives of Blogger and Wordpress. So go on, select one for you, and take the path less travelled.
1. Tumblr
Tumblr (also known as a Tumble log) is a widely known blogging service which is the most used Blogging platform after Blogger and Wordpress. Tumblr really excels in two areas, "photo blogging" and its sense of community.
2. LiveJournal
LiveJournal is a vibrant global social media platform where users share common passions and interests. Its a platform that allows its users to keep a blog, journal or diary.
3. Blog
Established in 2004, blog.com provides almost all the services that are available on major Blogging platforms like, multi-author Blogs, smashing themes, multimedia support, widgets etc.
Here, you get to utilize the drupal power. With drupal gardens, there's nothing to install and no servers to manage. You can include Custom forms and surveys, RSS syndication, up to date security along with all the basic blogging features.
5. Posterous
Recently acquired by Twitter, this blogging platform is a microblogging website similar to tumblr. It has a feature of importing posts from any number of sources and can also be "sent out" to Facebook and Twitter. You can also control who sees your blog and who doesn't. One of the simplest ways to submit a post - and in fact to start your Posterous account, is to send an email to post@posterous.com .
6. Diary
This blog site lets you create your own blog, actually diary, and lets you to express yourself through pictures and words. Best to create a personal blog/\.
7. Xanga
Another popular blogging service ix Xanga. One of the older blogging sites, it is definitely more for personal use. Although Xanga used to be popular, but has lost its charm in recent years.
8. Weebly
Weebly is a hosted website and blogging service. Your account ir free and Ad-free, and if you want to upgrade to a domain and for certain other features there are professional accounts available for a fee.
9. Jux
Jux is a modern and stylish approach to blogging. No sidebars, no ads and knobs. You get a fullscreen view and no Jux logo. And with social media buttons and connectivity, this fullscreen awesome view becomes intelligently social too.
10. Blogetery
Blogetery offers free blog hosting powered by Wordpress version. You can easily publish text, podcasts, pictures, media files and more with just a single mouse click. Choose from dozens of themes, embed widgets, upload podcasts and play with plugins.
11. Typepad
Typepad is a reliable, flexible blogging platform that puts the publisher in control of everything. It has got one of the best user support system, but then, they charge too. For initial 14 days its free, but then you will have to pay fee monthly or annually to utilize their platform.
12. Blogsome
Blogsome is an easy, fast and free way to create a discussion forum look alike blog. It even supports Wordpress themes to customize your Blog's look.
13. Free Blog It
Free Blog It provides you with ample tools to create your own website very easily and free. You can create blogs, and can even keep watch on the user traffic using the website insights tool. You can even switch to the premium account to get access to even more great tools.
14. Thoughts
Thoughts is a free blogging community, which lets you create your Blog, customize it, join communities, discuss posts with other bloggers on Thoughts, and even have debates on heated issues.
15. Floost
Floost is a social blogging network, which lets you blog about your interests, share pictures, videos etc, and you don't even have to worry about the traffic, because floost will take care of that too. Floost finds you readers depending on interests match on the content you have posted.
16. HubPages
HubPages is the most rewarding place to publish, discover and interact with people and authors who share your interests. This service has easy-to-use publishing tools, vibrant author community and revenue maximizing infrastructure.
17. Webs
Webs is a free service to create vibrant and beautiful websites and blogs. Webs site builder tool helps you to create whatever you wish to very easily. You also get an Insights tool, to keep a check on user traffic to your website.
In case we missed any, please do let us know through your comments. We would love to add more blogging platforms to this list, to help you all explore more avenues to start your own beautiful Blog.
