Resources
Tools and services for running a blog, from hosting and domains to newsletters and analytics.
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Clear filtersHosting
Web hosting for blogs, from managed WordPress to static site hosts, with notes on price, support and ease of setup.
Domains
Where to register a domain name for your blog, with privacy options and fair renewal prices, and how to keep it if you change platforms.
Platforms / CMS
Blogging platforms and publishing software, from self-hosted WordPress to hosted tools with newsletters built in.
Themes & plugins
WordPress themes and plugins for speed, layout, backups and spam control, so you can extend a blog without writing code.
Email & newsletters
Newsletter and email tools for bloggers who want to send new posts straight to readers.
SEO
SEO tools for bloggers: see how readers find your posts, fix indexing problems and research keywords.
Analytics
Analytics for blogs, including privacy-friendly options, to see which posts people read and where visitors come from.
Writing & editing
Writing and editing tools for bloggers: grammar and spelling checkers, readability editors and Markdown writing apps.
Images & stock
Free stock photos and image tools for blog posts, including ways to compress and resize pictures so pages load faster.
Design tools
Design tools for blog headers, social images and colour palettes, with free options for personal use.
Monetization
Ways for bloggers to earn from their writing, from reader tips and memberships to one-off support pages.
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