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	<title>MakeUseOf Directory &#187; Blog Tools</title>
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		<title>Calepin: Host &amp; Publish A Blog Using Dropbox</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/calepin-host-publish-blog-dropbox/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dropbox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Unlike other platforms like Blogger or WordPress, Calepin is not a blog hosting solution. Rather, Calepin is a simple app that lets you use your Dropbox account to store blog posts and publish them online with a single click. Once you sign up for a Calepin account and link your Dropbox account to it, all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unlike other platforms like Blogger or WordPress, Calepin is not a blog hosting solution. Rather, Calepin is a simple app that lets you use your Dropbox account to store blog posts and publish them online with a single click. Once you sign up for a Calepin account and link your Dropbox account to it, all you need to do is store your blog posts in plain text under a specific folder.</p>
<p>Then whenever you have a new post or have made changes to existing posts, click the Publish button on your Calepin account and all the posts will be published. Each post needs to include the date and title in a specific format but that&#8217;s all that&#8217;s needed. Since your blog posts are hosted by Dropbox, you can access them from anywhere.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/calepin.png?570cd5" alt="calepin.co" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Easily create and publish blog posts.</li>
<li>Uses Dropbox to host your content.</li>
<li>Choose a custom domain name and choose from different themes.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit Calepin @ <a href="http://calepin.co/">http://calepin.co</a> [Via <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_to_use_calepin_the_easiest_blog_tool_in_the_wo.php">ReadWriteWeb</a>]</p>
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		<title>Pandamian: Type &amp; Publish Books Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ebooks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[publishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Online blogging platforms do a wonderful job of letting you write an online diary. But what if you are an aspiring author looking for a way to write an entire book online? What you will need is a web service that organizes the chapters in your books and lets visitors comfortably go through them. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Online blogging platforms do a wonderful job of letting you write an online diary. But what if you are an aspiring author looking for a way to write an entire book online? What you will need is a web service that organizes the chapters in your books and lets visitors comfortably go through them. This is precisely what Pandamian offers.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pandamian.png?570cd5" alt="type books online" /></p>
<p>The first step in using the site is to create an account. Next you begin by starting your book. Add chapters by typing up new ones and saving them along the way. Like most blogging platforms, the text editor of the site supports special formatting, images, hyperlinks, and many other features. When you finalize a chapter, you can publish it &#8211; chapters can be edited after publishing as well.</p>
<p>Your book is published under a unique URL that you can share with others. Visitors to your book’s pages and chapters can leave their comments. The stats about your books, chapters, and comments appear under your Dashboard.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pandamian1.png?570cd5" alt="pandamian" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you publish books online.</li>
<li>Lets you separately write, edit, and publish each chapter.</li>
<li>Book readers can leave comments.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/webook-online-book-publishing-wannabe-authors/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/webook-online-book-publishing-wannabe-authors/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNEqZ26EWM_6WuSqNTovucM9RL8-kA&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CBAQFjAG">WEbook</a>, <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/moglue-create-interactive-ebooks/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/moglue-create-interactive-ebooks/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNHiop1Lp4zDKJGD-7p5TUS69RA3Mw&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CBIQFjAH">Moglue</a> and <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/epubbud-download-childrens-ebooks/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/epubbud-download-childrens-ebooks/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNGjerSPOrTnye-eMrbRE8UAPkrQzA&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CBQQFjAI">ePubBud</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related articles:
<ul>
	<a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-publish-your-own-book-in-print-cheaply/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-publish-your-own-book-in-print-cheaply/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNFoc-Tvrj3relUBKERDNumJSX7DrA&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CAYQFjAB">How To Publish Your Own Book (In Print) Cheaply</a><br />
        <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-publish-a-childrens-book-storyjumper/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-publish-a-childrens-book-storyjumper/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNGoo03l4YWC-HoMP2ptNWNKw7D5_w&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CAgQFjAC">How to Publish a Children&#8217;s Book with StoryJumper</a><br />
	<a dir="ltr" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-4-online-selfpublishers-book-write/" target="_top" data-cturl="//www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-4-online-selfpublishers-book-write/&amp;sa=T&amp;usg=AFQjCNEu4pzp6d49MLefj-bWdN1myXAfYw&amp;ei=00bKTuyFKc-4hAeG-rDzDw&amp;ved=0CAoQFjAD">4 Of The Best Online Print-On-Demand Book Publishers</a> </ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Pandamian @ <a href="http://www.pandamian.com/">www.pandamian.com</a> (by MOin from <a href="http://thumbpress.com">Thumb Press</a>)</p>
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		<title>SearchWordPressPlugins: Finding WordPress Plugins The Easy Way</title>
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		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/searchwordpressplugins-finding-wordpress-plugins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wordpress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of those people who are encountering difficulties during the search for a decent plugin then you should give Search WordPress Plugins a try. As the name suggests, the Search WordPress Plugins does not use the normal way of searching, but involves boolean operations to search for the plugin you want. Using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are one of those people who are encountering difficulties during the search for a decent plugin then you should give Search WordPress Plugins a try.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Search-Wordpress-Plugins.jpg?570cd5" alt="finding wordpress plugins" /></p>
<p>As the name suggests, the <em>Search WordPress Plugins</em> does not use the normal way of searching, but involves boolean operations to search for the plugin you want. Using symbols such as: “+ ““– “, etc. are now allowed, which clearly allow you to refine your search and find the perfect plugin for your needs. You can filter and sort your results by rating and number of downloads.</p>
<p>Not only that, but you can also refine your search further by using the search feature. Otherwise, you can use the popular tags, and popular searche feature found on the website to find a suitable plugin for your needs.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Free service</li>
<li>Ability to refine search allows users to find a more suitable plugin, than one found by official plugin search</li>
<li>Popular Tags/Search allows users to narrow down their plugin exploration to a smaller area</li>
<li>Similar tool: <a href="../wpsnippets-wordpress-snippets/">WP-Snippets</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Search WordPress Plugins @ <a href="http://searchwordpressplugins.com/search.php">http://searchwordpressplugins.com/search.php</a> (By Hammad from <a href="http://www.technicallydigital.com/">TechnicallyDigital</a>)</p>
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		<title>Instablogg: Publish Blog Posts Without Setting Up A Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/instablogg-publish-blog-posts-setting-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/instablogg-publish-blog-posts-setting-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogs/Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[publishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you one of those people who want to blog but don’t have a website/blog or you do not want to set up a blog? If that’s the case, you should check out an online service known as Instablogg. InstaBlogg is a simple online service which allows users to create one time blog posts, without [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of those people who want to blog but don’t have a website/blog or you do not want to set up a blog? If that’s the case, you should check out an online service known as Instablogg.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Instablogg.png?570cd5" alt="publish blog posts" /></p>
<p>InstaBlogg is a simple online service which allows users to create one time blog posts, without logging in or setting up your own blog and share it with your friends. Users can write the post through Instablogg’s user friendly interface and get all the formatting options you normally get in WordPress or in any other blogging platform. You can change the privacy options as well and make it private if you just want to share it with a selected group of people.  When you are done, just enter the captcha code and click on <strong>Save and Continue</strong>.</p>
<p>Once submitted, the service gives you the post URL which can be used to share it with your friends or not different social networks. It also gives you a customized link which can be used to edit the post.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Instablogg-Edit.png?570cd5" alt="instablogg" /></p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Free and easy to use</li>
<li>Write blog posts without logging in</li>
<li>Make posts private or public</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Instablogg @ <a href="http://www.instablogg.com/">www.instablogg.com</a> (By Hammad from <a href="http://www.technicallydigital.com/">TechnicallyDigital</a>)</p>
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		<title>Moably: Create A Mobile Friendly Website/Blog Without Any Coding</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/moably-create-mobile-friendly-blog-coding-knowledge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/moably-create-mobile-friendly-blog-coding-knowledge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website mobilizer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blog design is one of the most important things for any webmaster or blogger. Nowadays, many people browse the web from their smartphones and your design may not be optimized for different mobile devices. But to design a professional mobile-compatible blog/website, you need to have vast coding knowledge which many bloggers do not possess. To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blog design is one of the most important things for any webmaster or blogger. Nowadays, many people browse the web from their smartphones and your design may not be optimized for different mobile devices. But to design a professional mobile-compatible blog/website, you need to have vast coding knowledge which many bloggers do not possess. To help you create a mobile blog or website without any coding knowledge, you should give Moably a try.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Moably.png?570cd5" alt="create a mobile friendly website" /></p>
<p>Moably is a simple and easy to use online utility which helps you create a mobile website or blog in a few simple steps. Once registered, it will ask you to provide details about your website or blog such as its title, description, keywords, categories, styling and features, specific pages and more. Once completed, it will generate a code which you can post in your website to make it mobile friendly. During the design creation process, it even shows you the outcome of all the features you have selected.</p>
<p>However, to paste the code on your website, you need to pay $19 to get the full website code. The code provided for free will redirect your website to a moably address which you may not like as a professional blogger.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Simple and easy to use.</li>
<li>Design mobile friendly blog.</li>
<li>Create mobile theme without coding knowledge.</li>
<li>Download full website code for $19.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="../wixmobile-create-a-mobile-site/">WixMobile</a>, <a href="../google-mobile-sites-instantly-create-mobile-websites-suit-business/">Google Mobile Sites</a>, <a href="../appsbar-build-your-own-smartphone-app/">Appsbar</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/appmakr-create-iphone-apps-without-coding/">AppMakr</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/mobify-mobilize-your-blog-or-website/">Mobify</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ubik-create-mobile-website/">Ubik</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mobilize-any-website-with-mowser/">Mowser</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/mofuse-mobilize-website/">Mofuse</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/movylo-create-your-own-mobile-site/">Movylo</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out @ <a href="http://moably.com/">www.moably.com</a> (by Hammad from <a href="http://www.technicallydigital.com/">TechnicallyDigital</a>)</p>
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		<title>Jux: Easily Create Visually Appealing Blogs For Articles &amp; Media</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/jux-visually-appealing-blogs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/jux-visually-appealing-blogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[publishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blogging services normally provide only one type of writing interface for all types of blog posts. The ideal blogging service should however have unique templates for various post types. This is exactly what is offered by Jux in a visually appealing package. Jux is a free to use blogging service. But the site does not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blogging services normally provide only one type of writing interface for all types of blog posts. The ideal blogging service should however have unique templates for various post types. This is exactly what is offered by Jux in a visually appealing package.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jux.png?570cd5" alt="visually appealing blogs" /></p>
<p>Jux is a free to use blogging service. But the site does not simply let you create a blog – it lets you create a visually appealing ad-free online space where you can share a variety of posts. After you create an account on the site you can choose what type of online content you want to post &#8211; a quotation against a backdrop, an article, photographs, videos, slideshows, or countdowns. Each type of post heavily focuses on the aesthetics and offers customization options to suit your needs. The countdown type of posts, for instance, let you create countdown lists of any type of items you want along with each item’s name, description, and image that is displayed in the background.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jux1.png?570cd5" alt="jux" /></p>
<p>You can publish as many posts as you want the share your blog’s URL with friends. The URL of your space carries the Jux.com suffix with it.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Provides you with an online that can be used for blogging.</li>
<li>Provides custom templates for different post types.</li>
<li>Focuses on aesthetics.</li>
<li>Also read related articles:
<ul>
<p>	<a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-use-tumblr-to-easily-create-a-rich-media-blog/" target="_top">How To Easily Create a Blog with Tumblr</a><br />
	<a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-no-crap-tools-to-make-your-blog-better/" target="_top">2 No-crap Tools to Make Your Blog Better</a>. </ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Jux @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.jux.com/">www.jux.com</a> (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>JPEGmini: Reduce The File Size Of A JPEG Images While Maintaining Image Dimensions</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/jpegmini-reduce-file-size-jpeg-images-maintaining-image-dimensions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/jpegmini-reduce-file-size-jpeg-images-maintaining-image-dimensions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Photos / Images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[image optimizer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have high resolution JPEG images that are taking up a lot of hard drive space? Would you like to lower the images’ file size without compromising their quality? If yes, then you should check out a web service called JPEGmini. JPEGmini is a web service that reduces the file size of your images [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have high resolution JPEG images that are taking up a lot of hard drive space? Would you like to lower the images’ file size without compromising their quality? If yes, then you should check out a web service called JPEGmini.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/JPEGmini.jpg?570cd5" alt="reduce the file size of a jpeg" /></p>
<p>JPEGmini is a web service that reduces the file size of your images remarkably while maintaining image quality and resolution. All you have to do is upload your JPEG images and let the site process them. The final result along with the original one is displayed for your comparison; the initial and final file sizes are also shown below the previews. You are shown the factor with which your image’s file size was reduced. If you are satisfied with the image quality – which you definitely will be – you can download the final image in JPEG format. If you want, you can create an account on the site to maintain albums and share photos on Picasa and Flickr.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web app.</li>
<li>Reduces file size of your JPEG images.</li>
<li>Maintains resolution and image quality.</li>
<li>Lets you share images on Picasa and Flickr.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/punypng-reduce-kb-size-of-image-file/" target="_top">PunyPNG</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out JPEGmini @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.jpegmini.com/main/home">www.jpegmini.com/main/home</a> (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>Muisco: Web Blogging Made Extremely Simple</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/muisco-blogging-made-simple/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/muisco-blogging-made-simple/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microblogging]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blogging is meant for quickly sharing your thoughts and updates with others. If you want to blog in a quick manner, then Muisco is one site you need to visit. Muisco is a free to use blogging platform that allows you to connect using your Twitter account. The site follows the same theme for all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blogging is meant for quickly sharing your thoughts and updates with others. If you want to blog in a quick manner, then Muisco is one site you need to visit.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/musico.png?570cd5" alt="blogging made simple" /></p>
<p>Muisco is a free to use blogging platform that allows you to connect using your Twitter account. The site follows the same theme for all blogs. You can quickly create new blogs and start creating posts. For new posts, in addition to the title and body, you can enter a summary as well. Moreover, the site lets you embed status updates, pictures, and links from your Facebook account by connecting it with your blog. You also get Facebook like and Tweeting buttons for every blog post.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/musico1.png?570cd5" alt="muis.co" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you blog quickly.</li>
<li>Lets you add a summary for each blog.</li>
<li>Provides Like and Tweet buttons for your blog posts.</li>
<li>Also read related article: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-free-crossplatform-apps-blog-conveniently-tumblr/" target="_top">4 Free Clients To Conveniently Blog On Tumblr</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Muisco @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://muis.co/">www.muis.co</a> (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>Grisker: Publish Content In A Unique Magazine Style</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/grisker-publish-content/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/grisker-publish-content/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>azim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online magazines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[publishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you want your blog, website or portfolio to have the look of an offline glossy magazine, check out Grisker. It is a free online WordPress-like publishing platform, which lets you publish any content in a unique magazine-like style. On the publishing back-end it has a user friendly interface, files &#38; media manager and built-in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want your blog, website or portfolio to have the look of an offline glossy magazine, check out Grisker. It is a free online WordPress-like publishing platform, which lets you publish any content in a unique magazine-like style.</p>
<p>On the publishing back-end it has a user friendly interface, files &amp; media manager and built-in page editor. It lets you have multiple administrators and tracks user activity of your issues from the Activity Feed. On the front end, you will get easy content navigation and can let users follow your public pages, leave comments and view photos in high resolution.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/115.png?570cd5" alt="publish content" /></p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/25.png?570cd5" alt="magazine style" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Publish your blog, website or a portfolio in magazine like style.</li>
<li>User friendly publishing backend.</li>
<li>Multiple administrators.</li>
<li>Built-in page Editor.</li>
<li>Files &amp; Media manager, embed media (photos, videos) from 3rd party sources.</li>
<li>Publish photos in high resolution.</li>
<li>View user activity from the Activity Feed.</li>
<li>Let users follow your public pages.</li>
<li>Let users leave comments.</li>
<li>Free, sign up to get started.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Grisker @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.grisker.com">www.grisker.com</a></p>
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		<title>QipLi: Quickly Create Webpages &amp; Edit Their HTML</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/qipli-quickly-create-web-pages/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/qipli-quickly-create-web-pages/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Umar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[html]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[publishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Creating single webpages usually requires you to first register with a website, then specify a domain name, and choose a theme before you can get down to editing your page. Here to make matters much simpler is a web service called QipLi. QipLi is a free to use web service that lets you quickly create [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating single webpages usually requires you to first register with a website, then specify a domain name, and choose a theme before you can get down to editing your page. Here to make matters much simpler is a web service called QipLi.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Qipli.png?570cd5" alt="quickly create web pages" /></p>
<p>QipLi is a free to use web service that lets you quickly create a webpage. On the site’s homepage you enter your page’s title and set a password to edit the page’s contents. Next you start editing the HTML of your webpage to suit your needs. The page can be previewed anytime so you can make changes in the HTML accordingly.</p>
<p>Sharing links for the pages let you easily share it with your friends over online social networks, instant messaging clients, and email.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Qipli-2.png?570cd5" alt="qip.li" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you instantly create webpages.</li>
<li>You modify the webpage by modifying its HTML code.</li>
<li>Sharing links let you share the page with friends.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/axess-create-web-pages/">Axess</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/dinkypage-disposable-web-page/">DinkyPage</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/gohoster-create-publish-simple-webpages/">GoHoster</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ibrii-create-notes-by-clipping-web-pages/">Ibrii</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related articles:
<ul><a href="../../tag/top-4-websites-to-create-free-websites-instantly/" target="_top">Top 4 Web Tools to Create Free Websites Instantly</a><br />
<a href="../../tag/how-to-create-a-disposable-webpage/" target="_top">How To Create A Disposable Webpage</a></ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out QipLi @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://qip.li/">www.qip.li</a> (By Umar from <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.techcityinc.com">TechCityInc</a>)</p>
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