Google Launches New Blogger Beta

By the Betanews Staff | Published August 15, 2006, 2:17 PM

Google on Monday took the wraps off a new version of its Blogger service, which adds a number of new features in an attempt to catch up to its rivals. On the list of additions are categorizing posts with labels, controlling who can read a blog, and modifying the design without editing HTML.

While it's in beta, only a limited number of Blogger users are being offered the ability to migrate their blog to the new service, although those interested can create a new account on the beta. Google hasn't said when it plans to officially launch the new version, but notes that it will be tied to the company's Google Accounts system.

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I have to agree with Joe Dirt that WordPress is simply the best! Blogger by google is not bad though.

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http://www.wordpress.com is much better.

Go there....sign up.......and enjoy.

Google is the devil.

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Yummy.

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nice, clean, and simple ....
GOOOOOD

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It's a lot better than the current Blogger service. I like the instant publishing feature.

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