Top 5 Free Applications Every Blogger Needs

Posted on 21. May, 2008 by Kyle Judkins in Software

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I have only been a blogger for a short time, but there are already certain applications I can’t live without. They improve my productivity and help me better manage my blog. Here are the five applications I can’t live without.

Windows Live Writer

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Windows Live Writer is a desktop blogging application that allows you to write and edit posts from your desktop. This software makes it extremely easy to insert photos and videos to your post. It has also made me more productive due to the fact that I can work on new posts even when there is no Internet connection available.

FileZilla

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FileZilla is a great FTP client that makes it easy to upload any new updates, themes or plugins you may want to add to your WordPress.

IrfanView

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IrfanView is a great screen capturing and editing tool for bloggers, because it is lightweight and easy to use. It also has tons of plugins that add to its already great functionality.

Twhirl

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Twhirl is a Twitter and FriendFeed desktop client. Twhirl makes it easy to update from your desktop and to keep up with all of your friends and readers. Recently, twhirl added the ability to cross post to Pownce and Jaiku. This makes it even easier to stay in touch with everyone.

Flock

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Flock is a new social web browser based on the Mozilla code. It gives you the ability to manage several social networks and your RSS feeds from your browser. Those are great features, but it isn’t the reason for its inclusion. It is included for its ability to easily post videos, photos, or articles to your blog. Updating your blog while surfing the web has never been so easy.

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11 Responses to “Top 5 Free Applications Every Blogger Needs”

  1. Sam

    21. May, 2008

    Hey,

    Great post, I must say…I’ve used Desktop Blogging software in the past, but I never knew there was a Windows version of the application?

    I’ll have to give it a look!

    Thanks

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  2. kyle.judkins

    21. May, 2008

    I have tried some of the other desktop blogging softwares and Windows Live Writer has been the best for me, but I am always on the lookout for something new. Let me know what you use.

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  3. Ashwin

    22. May, 2008

    Have been already using most of these apps ;)

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  4. Joel

    23. May, 2008

    I also have been using these for a while now…but I love smartftp

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  5. kyle.judkins

    23. May, 2008

    I will have to check out smartftp.

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  7. Sumesh from BlogCreativity

    01. Jun, 2008

    Smart FTP? Why? Filezilla is good enough.

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  9. Gravity

    06. Jul, 2008

    thnx alot… I just tried Windows Live writer and it is amazing, thnx alot!

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  10. fauzi

    12. Feb, 2009

    thanks….. for your information

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  11. fauzi

    12. Feb, 2009

    plizz….help me,because i make with wordpress

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