Just a few years ago, the process of blogging was limited to desktop computers and laptops.
Then, mobile tablets such as the iPad came into the picture, making blogging more accessible from anywhere.
Now that people have smartphones, blogging from phones has also become a reality.
No matter where you are in the world, you can keep your blog subscribers constantly updated as long as you have your phone with you.
Of course, you will need the best tools to get it right.
If you are an iPhone or iPad user, here are some free and paid apps that can enhance your blogging experience:
Free Blogging Apps:
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Adobe Express
Most bloggers make use of images to get creative with their posts. That’s actually a good thing, because readers are more likely to stay on pages that don’t just have big blocks of texts.
For photo-filled posts, Adobe Express is a free app that has a good set of basic photo editing functions such as cropping, image correction, image adjustments, and photo manipulation.
It is a highly recommended app that is compatible with many blogging platforms.
Posterous
If you are into posting blog entries via email, Posterous can help you do just that. It lets users email a post with text, photos, data, and attachments.
You may also choose to share your posts on social media at the same time.
Squarespace Blog
Squarespace isn’t as well-known as WordPress or Tumblr, but it functions in a similar way.
It is a web-building platform that enables people to create their own websites.
The interface is clean and elegant, making the user experience simple and hassle-free.
The app lets you manage multiple Squarespace accounts and create blog posts with its Layout Engine.
You don’t have to log in and out of your various accounts to access them. Being notified of reader comments has also been made easy.
Tumblr
Tumblr is a user-friendly website for content-sharing, especially when it comes to visual posts.
Depending on the theme of your blog, Tumblr can be a very convenient platform for art portfolios.
The app allows you to post your own content, repost content that you’ve liked, share quotes and images, and communicate with other people on Tumblr.
WordPress
When it comes to ease of use, WordPress is probably the most widely used blogging platform. It only takes one account to oversee and edit multiple websites.
Building websites is relatively easy because WordPress is already filled with hundreds of themes to choose from.
Best of all, most of these themes have mobile layouts for easier browsing on phones and tablets.
On the WordPress app, you can do most of the things you do on the web version.
The WordPress Reader is also incorporated so it’s easy to keep yourself updated with the blogs you follow.
Paid Blogging Apps:
BlogPress
If you have blogs on multiple platforms such as WordPress, Tumblr, or Blogger, BlogPress is a great app to manage them all.
Aside from the aforementioned platforms, you can access blogs from LiveJournal, TypePad, and Squarespace.
Sharing posts with your subscribers is relatively easy because it is integrated with the most popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
You can also manage your comments if your blog is on WordPress or Blogger. For a cheap price of $2.99, you get to enjoy these convenient blogging app features.
Blogsy
For iPad users, Blogsy is a convenient app that lets you access various blogging platforms.
Aside from being able to manage your blogs, you can manage your social media accounts from the app’s main page (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Vimeo, YouTube).
To add images and videos to your blog posts, you can simply drag-and-drop items from your social media accounts.
Editing and scheduling posts can be done with just a few clicks. Its user-friendly interface makes it worth the affordable price of $4.99.
BlogTouch Pro
This app is a great editor for blogs on Blogger or Blogspot. Like other aforementioned apps, BlogTouch Pro allows you to manage multiple websites.
It is specifically made for Apple products so you can use it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
BlogTouch Pro makes blogging easier because the navigation is quite easy. The app is available from the iStore or iTunes for only $4.99.
Weebly Mobile
Weebly has a free version of the app on the iStore. The free version allows you to post and edit your blog posts from your device.
The photos you took on your iPhone can also be published on your blog instantly. However, the Weebly ad will be in your website, which may be an issue if you are very particular with details.
For that, you may choose to go for the paid version to get rid of the ads. You will also get to enjoy better functionality and more storage.
The paid features can be especially helpful if your blog is heavy on media (e.g. photos, audio, and videos). You can get it for $14/month or $96/year.
At Last:
As you may have noticed, most of the blogging apps listed here have mostly the same features. Some may provide better function than the others, and some may be simpler to use.
Most free apps may be enough for your particular purpose, but the added features of paid apps may also be worth it in the long run.
If you like to use your iPhone or your iPad for blogging, check out these apps to see which one best matches your needs.
