There are many types of blogs – from text to news to video and photo to specific project blogs. They range from the personal to entertainment, political, business, technology, you name it. Tools for creating blogs are equally varied. Which tool is most appropriate depends on what features you need. Factors to consider in selecting a tool include ease of use, special capabilities. Can it create or publish video clips? Audio clips? Linked or embedded images? Is image placement control possible and do you need it? Do you want a local tool or web-based, broad publishing capability to single or multiple sites? What degree of publishing automation do you need, and how much technical expertise does the tool require?