InstaBlog http://instablog.hit.bg/

InstaBlog appeared as a result of two things: responding to simplest possible way to maintain a weblog, and trying out extremely cool Perl MSN IM client. InstaBlog functions in following manner: it is run as a background process on a machine with Internet access. With its own Passport identification it is constantly logged into MSN instant messenger service.

OpenJournal http://www.grohol.com/downloads/oj/ OpenJournal is a completely Web-based interface. The software’s features include: automated file creation; automated index updating; editing of all files through a Web-based interface; entries with or without titles and time posted; automated archiving based on a weekly or monthly format. All done through ordinary text files and no additional perl modules are needed to run it. Basically, software allows users to keep an online journal, customize and configure it. All needed to do after installation is to write in it from time to time.

BlogBack http://www.tecknik.net/blogback/ Comment system that does not require server installation.

Enetation http://www.enetation.co.uk/index.php? Free hosted commenting system

BloggerBot http://www.fibiger.org/bloggerbot/ AIM client for Blogger.

dotcomments http://www.foreword.net/ Free PHP-based comment system for use on Blogger-backed and other weblogs.

Here are 16 online business press release ideas:

§New products or services you're offering on your web site.

Yes definitely newsworthy, especially if you’re marketing to a popular niche group. §The results of an online survey or poll you've recently completed. Ever run across published survey results?

People in general are inquisitive. Combine that with niche marketing and results are pre-qualified prospects captivated by your content. §A virtual trade show or seminar you're hosting.

This is another overlooked and untapped source of traffic generation. Free seminars are quickly gaining in popularity. Have your prospects directed to a target page to sign up! §A free chat room class you're teaching

§Your opening of a new web site

§An online award your business or web site has won

Go ahead… toot your horn!

§A free e-mail newsletter you're publishing §New online products or services you're giving away §An online business association or club you're starting §A famous person that's endorsing your business §A major joint venture you're doing with another business §A new book or e-book you wrote §An expert or celebrity who's speaking in your chat room §A fundraising event you're doing at your web site §A new contest or sweepstakes you're having at your site §Major sponsorships you're doing online If none of these ideas apply specifically to you, you can get other press release writing tips and ideas by reading other businesses press releases, reading how to publications, talking to experts and visiting other media web sites.