Below you will find a list of handy URLs/links I keep with regards to blogging, RSS, podcasting and anything "new media". These are my personal favorites or just tools/services I tested out and liked. This is certainly not a complete list and also not a comparison list of any kind.

  • Hosted Blog Platforms

    A list of hosted (you do not install anything) blog platforms.
    • Squarespace
      Anyone who needs to maintain a web presence, but wants exacting control over their site, and powerful publishing features that cover everything from blogs to files. No technical skill is required. Professional, 17$/month for pro version. (Affil.link)
    • iUpload Personal Publisher
      Get your own blog site and start writing - content can be authored by sending an email, by using your browser, or even by sending a note and or picture from your mobile phone or camera phone. Free / has professional version.
    • Bubbler Instant Publisher
      Bubbler Instant Publisher makes it easy to create dynamic web sites, blogs and wikis and update them with fresh content—text, images, video and audio clips, links, files, RSS, and contributors. Free
    • Wordpress.com
      WordPress.com is an easy and powerful way to start blogging. See the "install & host yourself" version below.
    • Typepad
      Build a great looking, ad-free blog in minutes. Customize the way it looks, illustrate it with photos, serve up RSS feeds and podcasts.

  • "To download" Blog Platforms

    These blogging platforms require your own server space and some technical knowledge. 
    • Wordpress.org
      WordPress is an Open Source project, which means there are hundreds of people all over the world working on it. (More than most commercial platforms.) It also means you are free to use it for anything from your cat’s home page to a Fortune 500 intranet.
    • Expression Engine
      ExpressionEngine is a highly flexible, feature-rich web publishing system that empowers individuals, organizations, and companies around the world to create dynamic, content-driven websites
    • Movable Type
      Movable Type 3.2 is the premier weblog publishing platform for businesses, organizations, developers, and web designers. Powerful customization gives you control over everything you publish and the elegant interface keeps things simple and clear.
    • Drupal
      Equipped with a powerful blend of features, Drupal can support a variety of websites ranging from personal weblogs to large community-driven websites. Open Source.

  • RSS, Really Simple Syndication links.

    • RSS Compendium
      The RSS Compendium is designed to link you to information about RSS readers, resources, tools, etc... One of the most complete lists although these are never finished....