Type Pad

TypePad is another blogging site that has gained a reputation through its user friendly interface and ease of use. TypePad was launched in 2003 and it comes from Live Journal’s buyer, Six Apart. TypePad is based on Movable Type’s platform with the two sharing the same templates, technology and APIs. TypePad was Six Apart’s platform for the non-technical blogger. Unlike most blogging sites, TypePad is not free, but users do get their own .com domain names.

TypePad is based on Movable Type platform, also shares technology with Movable Type like templates and APIs, but is marketed to users and includes additional features like multiple author support, photo albums and mobile blogging.