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10 Blogging Apps for the iPad
When the iPad first came out, it was not the ideal device for blogging. The apps available to bloggers were either oddly formatted or allowed very limited use. Fortunately, many of these apps have been updated and greatly improved. Currently, these 10 apps make the iPad one of the best devices for busy bloggers on the go.
10 iPad Apps that Every Blogger Needs:
1. WordPress: The WordPress app is perfect for any blogger that currently uses, or plans on using, WordPress. While this app was poorly designed at first, it has since been updated and improved. The layout makes the app easy to write and publish blog posts, moderate comments, and perform a variety of other tasks.
2. Evernote: Evernote is an app that allows users to create an organized database of notes. If a writer has an idea for their next blog, they can add a written note or even record an audio note. Each note is tagged and labeled to keep things as organized as possible. Users may even save data and pictures off the web and sync their notes to their iPhone and/or computer.
3. SimpleSense: SimpleSense was actually created for the iPhone, but works just fine on the iPad. This app was designed for AdSense users that want easy access to their account. Users can use this app to view their stats and track the earnings from their blogs.
4. PingDom: Nothing is worse than accessing your blog, only to find that the page is down. Fortunately, PingDom will make it so blog owners are never caught by surprise. Anytime a user’s blog is down or suffering difficulties, PingDom will let the user know, so they can quickly address the problem.
5. BlogPress: BlogPress is another app that helps users access their blogs from their iPad. Users can create and publish blogs, edit posts, and moderate comments from the BlogPress app. However, unlike the WordPress app, BlogPress will also sync with a user’s Blogger and MovableType account(s). This app will also pull information from users’ Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa, and Flickr account to provide the most convenient experience possible.
6. TextExpander Touch: TextExpander allows users to create their own little snippets that expand to the text they choose. Bloggers that regularly include hyperlinks or pictures in their posts will really appreciate this app. An example of a possible snippet would be “i”, which could be set to expand to Instead of typing out long texts, users could use TextExpander to save themselves some time.
7. DropBox: DropBox helps users store and share files between their different devices or with others. DropBox gives each user 2GB of free storage, which can help to free up space on their iPad or computer. PDFs, images, documents, and other data can all be shared using DropBox.
8. Pulse: Most bloggers pull ideas from their favorite news and media outlets. Pulse helps users access the top news from all of their favorite websites. Instead of visiting a number of different sites individually, users can access their Pulse app to stay up to date on the breaking news from all of their favorite sites at once.
9. SpiltBrowser: One of the iPad’s biggest setbacks is that it only allows users to look at one internet page at a time. Fortunately, with SplitBrowser users can look at two. This is great for bloggers that like to research and blog at the same time.
10. TweetDeck: It’s safe to say that most people who blog also use Twitter. Twitter is a great way of staying on top of the latest news, hottest topics, and is an overall great source of inspiration. This app makes it easy for bloggers to access their latest tweets and let the Twitterverse know about their latest blog posts.
David Spader writes about Car Insurance Comparison for Car Insurance Comparison.org. Most recently he has been busy using the blogging apps on the iPad to update the article about california car insurance.
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Twitter: dragonblogger
Nice list of iPad apps that bloggers can use. I was looking at an iPad2 in BestBuy the other day and say that you can buy an external keyboard that plugs into it too. With that plus these apps there is no reason an iPad can’t replace a netbook or laptop if all you want to do is blogging and internet browsing.
Great list of apps. I didn’t know about Split Browser, sounds handy for blogging.
I would add Zite as an additional app for bloggers. The ability to customise your pretences makes this a valuable iPad app.
Twitter: danalingga
Good list! I mostly like the evernote since it allows us to save my blogging idea from anywhere.
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Twitter: DennisEdell
Here’s a question for ya…..what exactly is an iPad?
I still prefer a notebooks then an iPad, although Apple rolls apps for everything just to make it more attractive then buyers.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that we don’t appreciate your effort of researching and writing a post about this apps!
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Twitter: bodynsoil
Great information! I have been thinking about moving up the Ipad2 tablet but didn’t know how it might benefit me. This list of apps, along with their descriptions, was a huge help in letting me know what was available with Ipad2..
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Twitter: MrsMoodyGermany
I ever tried the BlogPress, I liked it, but somehow accessing from my PC is easier.
It is very useful app though, I can blog whenever and wherever I want.
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Twitter: poorblogger
I don’t have ipad. It ain’t easy to try review the app
Twitter: money_whisper
I like the way Apple innovates everything. They know how to research the market and to offer people what they really need. Although their products are expensive, for people that really need them this isn’t a problem. Of course, there are many that buy these gadgets only to be at pace with the others.
Twitter: denharsh
I was just creating a list of popular free app for Blogger and landed here to tally If I’m missing any…Glad I’ m close to your list..though some of the app are completely new to me…
Harsh Agrawal recently posted..Most Popular Free Blogging Apps for iPad