We all know the excitement that comes with launching your blog. Yes, you are about to serve your audience with insightful content and possibly make some sweet cash from it.
This feels almost as thrilling as when an underdog (in a stake on a crypto bookmaker site) beats the favourite in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, right?
But before launching your blog, you have to figure out the hosting platform (and plan) that best suits your blog.
The big news is that you will learn about the best blog hosting platforms in this article. For each recommended hosting platform, we will tell you the respective strengths and weaknesses so you can make an informed choice.
If you’re ready, let the party begin.
Tumblr
Tumblr is uniquely different from other blogging platforms. It is a micro-blogging platform with various social networking tools that allow users to re-blog and follow other blogs.
Features:
- Tumblr is designed to give you options of using a free subdomain name or connecting to a premium bespoke domain name.
- Its social networking features help content go viral and add fun to blogging. Sure, the word viral makes your heart leaps as a blogger.
Pros:
- The platform is very easy to use; you don’t need an MIT degree to enjoy it.
- Hosts limitless blogs on a single account.
- It has the capacity to blog videos, flash animations, and GIFs.
Cons:
- Moving your Tumblr blog to other blogging platforms can be very difficult.
- It has features with a limited capacity which may be inconvenient as your blog grows.
Joomla
Joomla is a host platform that manages software content just like WordPress but is easier to use. Most businesses rely on this host because of its flexibility in content options.
However, Joomla is quite expensive (for its top-end features) to use as it is better suited to big corporations that can afford its monthly costs.
It is good to know that Joomla boasts over two million websites under its jurisdiction.
Features
Joomla features powerful tools which bloggers find extremely useful for blog designs.
It gives you free access for the first month of use before reverting to monthly subscriptions.
Pros:
- Multiple templates to help design your blog
- Available extensions to add more features to your blog
Cons:
• Joomla has smaller themes, unlike WordPress.
• You will run updates and backups yourself.
Weebly
This hosted platform enables you to build your blog with drag-and-drop tools. Weebly has themes you can customize to suit your most introverted taste.
Most business owners find it easier to use Joomla for their blogs. The responsiveness of Weebly sites makes it an easy favourite of bloggers.
It is worth adding that this platform is a bit limited when it comes to themes. Weebly could also do well to improve its photo repository.
That said, the platform is a massive help for users who want to quickly publish content on their blog without going through that rigorous blogging due process.
Features:
- Weebly features easy-to-use tools such as the drag-and-drop option for those who want to explore coding.
Pros:
• Does not require any special skill, even if you can’t spell your name – you may yet be able to cope.
• Available free trial option.
• Fast and easy to set up and use
Cons:
• Expert coding options are not available on this platform.
• Difficulty in moving blog from Weebly to another platform.
• Third-party platforms have limited integrations.
Squarespace
For bloggers leaning closer to the online eCommerce space, Squarespace is worth considering.
When looking for a hosting platform that gives you exquisite customization options, Squarespace is your go-to destination presenting bountiful design options.
One striking feature of this platform is that you can easily manipulate its tools without any knowledge of coding.
A single Squarespace account can house up to three sites. Squarespace is suitable for any kind of business.
Features:
• With Squarespace, you can design and customize your blog freely without knowing how to code. So there is no need to leave your bubbling life for that typical geeky coding life.
Pros:
• An easy-to-use platform for beginners.
• Hosts limitless blogs on a single account.
• Comes with attractive templates.
Cons:
• Limited integrations with several tools.
Typepad
Typepad is flexibly designed for both beginners and experienced bloggers.
The content management system offers a variety of themes and tools for quick design. Typepad, as a hosting platform, does not require any form of code for you to get your blog going.
The SEO here is top of the class. You can also easily run live broadcasts from your blog on TypePad.
Features
• Typepad is a giant in blog hosting as numerous blogs resort to Typepad for easy hosting.
• In using the platform, you don’t have access to edit any code.
Pros:
• Comes with many beautiful themes for quick blog customization.
• It is suitable for beginners and experienced bloggers.
Cons:
• No access to edit code
• Moving your blog from Typepad to another platform is not possible.
Here we are. We have comprehensively reviewed the best hosting platforms for bloggers looking to scale within the next 12 years.
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