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OnSugar

Ratingstars4 Rated 4 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
What can you use the application for?
OnSugar is an online blog publishing platform that allows web users to seamlessly design and publish stylish blogs that have an aesthetic appeal. The platform is highly suitable for creating blogs related to lifestyle and fashion owing to its capacity to include spreads, galleries, video files etc with effortless ease. With the soaring popularity of the concept of blogging in modern times, web users keep on searching for some functional utility that assist them in creating impressive blogs of their own. The OnSugar application is fully loaded with all the necessary features to assist users in forming blogs on a variety of topics, from politics and business, to sports and latest trends in fashion. “Speedmarker tool” of the application help the future blogger to design magazine-like spreads that presents an alluring appearance to the blog. In order to jazz up the blogging experience of its users, the website offers “multi-page slideshows” and “timed draft” features. OnSugar lets its users to align with the ongoing trends in blogging by allowing them to supplement their blogs with tempting add-ons. Users can upload their photographs for free and that too without indulging into technical intricacies. OnSugar incorporates praiseworthy support module, which help even the technically naïve users to create their blogs conveniently. Necessary information about integrating OnSugar with the current applications over standard HTTP is included in the website.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
Launched in September 2008, OnSugar is dubbed as the most commendable blog publishing platform from “Sugar Networks”. Powered by Drupal, the platform is designed to deliver simple yet incredible blogging experience to its users. Backed by the renowned Sugar Networks, the website is getting a fair response from the web community, and a number of prospective bloggers are utilizing this platform for creating their own blogs.
What are the differences to other applications?
OnSugar is undoubtedly rests among the most advanced platforms for creating imposing blogging platforms for its users. With its remarkable feature-set, the application provides great assistance, to even the novice users, in creating suitable blogs. Its collaboration with Getty images, allows its users to upload their photographs for free, a feature restricted to only a few applications available on the web.
How does the application look and feel to use?
Owing to its branding of Sugar Networks, a company that centers on creating communities for women, the interface of OnSugar boasts of vibrant looks. The white background with black colored text, delivers professional touch to the website. Its homepage is not cluttered with unnecessary information and advertisements, and it only includes a striking image depicting different blogging platforms in it. The pinkish tabs of the website go well with the white interface that adds to the appeal of the website.
How does the registration process work?
The registration process that one needs to follow for OnSugar is quite simple. All one needs to fill in is a user name, password, an email id, birth date and solve a basic math question. Next a user is asked to choose a site name and then write a short description about the site. No confirmation email is sent and no credit card details are required.
What does it cost to use the application?
The service offered by OnSugar are available free of charge and an user can create a fully functional site without expending a penny.
Who would you recommend the application to?
With all the necessary ingredients, OnSugar seems to be apt for the individuals all set to hop into the blogosphere. The website offers great help in creating wonderful blogs related to fashion, lifestyle etc and hence, it is recommended to the web users seeking to explore the notion of blogging with a touch of style.
  • Serves as a one-stop destination for creating or publishing striking blogs for web users.
  • “Speedmarker Tool” helps users in creating magazine-like spreads for imparting great looks to their blogs.
  • Powered by “Drupal”, it provides an advanced platform for blogging.
  • Users can make their blogs attractive through “Multi-Page” slideshows feature.
  • Allows users to upload their Getty images for free.
Website
http://www.onsugar.com/
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