Blogger
Free, Simple, and Google-Connected Blogging Platform
Blogger is a free CMS by Google, perfect for casual bloggers. It's easy to use and integrates seamlessly with Google's services.
📅 Release Date
August 1999 (created by Pyra Labs, acquired by Google in 2003)
📜 License
Free to use under Google's proprietary terms
💻 Programming Language
Java (main), with HTML/JavaScript frontend
🏗️ Architecture
Cloud-based, hosted by Google (SaaS, no local installation)
🛢️ Database
No user-managed DB – content stored on Google Cloud
🔧 Main Features
Free blog creation with
.blogspot.comWYSIWYG editor
Mobile-ready themes
Google AdSense support
Stats & analytics
Multilingual UI
⚡ Advanced Features
Email posting
Post scheduling
Dynamic views
Widgets & gadgets
Google services integration
🔐 Security
Google login with 2FA
HTTPS enabled by default
Hosted on secure Google infrastructure
Spam filtering, comment moderation
Blog export available
👍 Pros and 👎 Cons
Pros
✔ Free with no ads
✔ Google integration
✔ Easy for beginners
✔ Hosting included
Cons
❌ Limited customization
❌ No backend access
❌ Not ideal for complex sites
❌ Google-dependent
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