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1. The 10 Best Free Blog Sites
Considering we live in an age where bloggers are sitting front row at Fashion Week, it's not terribly
shocking that more and more women are looking to start their own. Of course, how to become
successful and how to actually make money blogging is its own beast--it's easy to write about shoes
and skirts, but when it comes to the technical stuff it takes serious smarts--but hey: You have to start
somewhere.
MORE: How to Make it as a Fashion Blogger: Insider Secrets
That said, we've rounded up the 10 best free sites that'll help you start your blog. They're all easy to
use and to customize, so whether you're writing about fashion, food, or other stuff you love, these
will give you a platform to share your thoughts with the (online) world.
Proceed, new blogger!

2. Blog.com
It's free to start a blog here, and you'll be able to choose from several gorgeous themes. You can
also upgrade to their premium package and receive your own domain name.

3. Blogger.com
Perhaps one of the most well-known platforms, Blogger is backed by Google, so it's trustworthy and
reliable. It's incredibly simple to start using Blogger as the site takes you step-by-step through
creating your site. There are a lot of customization options and you can purchase templates through
outside website as well.
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4. Penzu.com
Penzu is loved because of it's versatility: There are three different types of journals you can start
when you sign up for the site: Daily Diary (public), Expressive Journal (private), and Travel Journal
(great if you're going on a trip). You can also try the site out before you sign up for it as well.

5. Squarespace.com
Defintiely the most creative, modern and professional of the 10 platforms, SquareSpace is the only
pricey option but will surely deliver the best results. Amazing for photographers, store owners,
bloggers, musicians and business owners, this platform features tons of templates that will keep
your blog looking polished and professional.
Price: 14-day free trial, then $8-$24/month based on your preference

6. Svbtle.com
A super-slick and modern platform, Svbtle feels more like a doodle pad.

7. Tumblr.com
Tumblr is easily the best of the 10 platforms when it comes to visuals. Images, videos, music--it's all
really easy to display on your tumblr profile. And, there are tons of creative ways that you can
showcase them. People can also "reblog" your posts leaving you with more followers and a larger
fanbase.

8. Webs.com
This is a great platform to use if you're looking to create more of a professional environment for your
readers. You can drag and drop elements around your site for the ultimate customized page. The site
also featured an ecommerce feature--great if you're trying to sell a product.
Price: Free

9. Weebly.com
Weebly features tons of unique and modern themes to start you blog off looking fresh. It also offers
ecommerce, an iPhone app for posting on the go, and easy linking to your social media. This site is
surely dummy-free and makes it as easy as possible for you to dive right into the blogging scene.

10. Wix.com
Wix features hundreds of unique and very professional-looking  templates that can easily be
customized to keep your blog unique and different from everyone else's. You can also add apps onto
your site as well as an online store and your links to your social media accounts.

11. WordPress.com
Another hugely popular platform, WordPress is super-flexible for anyone whether you're a blogger
who writes or a photographer who wants to show their portfolio. You can also upgrade and get your
own domain name. Like Tumblr, other WordPress users can like, see, and reblog your posts leaving
you with the potential for more followers and readers.