Blogging Platforms, Tools, and Plugins
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[edit] Platforms
Twitblogs - A strange hybrid of traditional blog software and Twitter.
[edit] Derivatives
BuddyPress - Full-on WordPress social network due in December. BuddyPress will be built upon WordPress MU.
Wordpress MultiUser - Community blog editing from the makers of WordPress.
[edit] Analysis
Wordpress Crawl Rate Tracker - See the crawl trends of Google, Yahoo, and MSN.
[edit] Comments
CommentKahuna - Find WordPress blogs that relate to your site.
CommentSniper - Be the first to comment on a blog post.
[edit] Extensions
AlfaBetic - Translate your blog into several different languages.
Comment Relish - Sends a personalized welcome message to first-time posters.
Google Talk Chaback Widget - Add Google Talk functionality to your blog.
Magify.net - A plugin for both WordPress and Movable Type that allows easy media embedding.
Orchestr8 - Add widgets to your blog.
Sociable - Add social bookmarking functionality to WordPress.
[edit] Browser Extensions
BlogRovR An extension that suggests blogs relevant to the web site you are currently reading.
ScribeFire - Allows you to update your blog directly from Firefox.
Zemanta - Add pictures, links, and added information to any blog post.
[edit] Linking
Link Builder - Notifies site owners when you have linked to them.
[edit] Mirroring
Blog It - Simultaneously post your update to nearly any blogging platform.
SwitchAbit - Use your multiple blogs as website-like mirrors.
[edit] Tutorials
25 Ways to Build Your Community – Twenty-five simple things that you can do to improve your blog.
Blogging with Personality – Information isn’t everything. Add some personality!
Does Your Website Smell? - Write blog posts for all “five senses."
The “Four C’s” of Blogging - Tips on writing your blog.
Why No one Links to Your Best Posts - Quick and easy ways to get more people to your blog.
[edit] News
WordPress.com Creator Raises $29.5M - Wordpress reator Automattic receives $29.5 million in funding. Investors include the New York Times. Originally published in GigaOM, January 22nd, 2008.
Technorati Tests New Ad Network – Blog search engine Technorati purchases ad firm AdEngage in hopes of starting their own advertising network. Originally published in WebProNews, October 15th, 2008.
WordPress Acquires Irish Startup PollDaddy - WordPress developer Automattic purchases online polling concern PollDaddy. Originally published in TechCrunch, October 15th, 2008.
Social Media Sites of 2008 (Facebook Still Rising) - A list of the most popular social sites in 2008. The winner? Blogger. Originally published in TechCrunch, December 31st, 2008.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Blogs.com - Blog directory run by Movable Type maker Six Apart.
John Reese’s Traffic Jam - Speed read through blog posts.
