Comments on: 5 Essential OSX Blogging Tools http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/ Blogging the web, usability and apple. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:29:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: 98 Blog Tips for a Lazy Sunday http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-36790 98 Blog Tips for a Lazy Sunday Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:52:07 +0000 http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/#comment-36790 [...] 5 Essential OSX Blogging Tools by Simon [...] [...] 5 Essential OSX Blogging Tools by Simon [...]

]]> By: cerno http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-20522 cerno Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:20:34 +0000 http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/#comment-20522 You should mention the FREE Firefox add-on <a href="http://www.scribefire.com/getting-started/" title="link to Scribefire getting started overview page" rel="nofollow">Scribefire</a> even if its not an OS X <strong>only</strong> tool. I went through quite a few blogging clients until I ended up using Scribefire. Simply because it was uncomplicated AND useful. Top 5 reasons for using Scribefire: <strong>Its always there</strong> -in your browser - no need to toggle between application windows specially when you are researching links. These <a href="http://mac.softpedia.com/progScreenshots/ScribeFire-Screenshot-30721.html" title="3 detailed screen shots worth it if you want a closer look" rel="nofollow">Scribefire screen shots on Softpedia</a> will say it better than I can Besides blog posts its a handy tool for adding comments (I'm writing this comment using Scribefire ;)<strong>Uncluttered UI</strong>that lets you switch switch between source and rich text views. It also give you enough quick inserts of HTML tags like lists etc without a clutter interface. There are also other formatting options like indenting and font changes. I avoid those since I prefer such things to be done via CSS. <strong>Plenty of features for advanced users</strong> (I'm not one of them). You can add category tags, keeping track of your posts etc. You automatically create a local easy to manage (even has a little search feature)  backup of your posts. Even access/admin your blog with the <a href="http://www.coldfusiondeveloper.com.au/go/news/by/dave-shuck/20080130-publishing-blog-entries-with-scribefire-using-xmlrpc-api/" title="<br/>Publishing blog entries with ScribeFire using XMLRPC API" rel="nofollow">account wizard feature</a> - never tried it since I'm paranoid. I just copy paste the source into the blog or comment box.<strong>Its cross platform and is actively developed</strong> so there are regular updates bug fixes. Cross platform factor is nice if you are getting stuck in the windows world (like me) you can still access a familiar environment. <strong>Disclaimer</strong>: I'm not involved with the Scribefire development in anyway. Just a very satisfied user who thinks its worth while enough to promote at 8am on a Saturday morning ;) You should mention the FREE Firefox add-on
Scribefire even if its not an OS X only tool. I went through quite a few blogging clients until I ended up using Scribefire. Simply because it was uncomplicated AND useful.

Top 5 reasons for using Scribefire:
Its always there -in your browser - no need to toggle between application windows specially when you are researching links. These Scribefire screen shots on Softpedia will say it better than I can
Besides blog posts its a handy tool for adding comments (I’m writing this comment using Scribefire ;) Uncluttered UIthat lets you switch switch between source and rich text views. It also give you enough quick inserts of HTML tags like lists etc without a clutter interface. There are also other formatting options like indenting and font changes. I avoid those since I prefer such things to be done via CSS.
Plenty of features for advanced users (I’m not one of them). You can add category tags, keeping track of your posts etc. You automatically create a local easy to manage (even has a little search feature)  backup of your posts. Even access/admin your blog with the account wizard feature - never tried it since I’m paranoid. I just copy paste the source into the blog or comment box.Its cross platform and is actively developed so there are regular updates bug fixes. Cross platform factor is nice if you are getting stuck in the windows world (like me) you can still access a familiar environment.

Disclaimer: I’m not involved with the Scribefire development in anyway. Just a very satisfied user who thinks its worth while enough to promote at 8am on a Saturday morning ;)

]]> By: Simon http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-1635 Simon Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:27:43 +0000 http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/#comment-1635 I've not come across that plugin before Mike. The only problem I can see is that it's out there for everyone to see where the dashboard widget is at least hidden most of the time. Nevertheless, I may give it a try. It's a good alternative, thanks for pointing it out. Dave, I've tried ecto previously but couldn't really get into it, I'm not really sure why to be honest, because it sounds like something I would love. It was while ago though, so I may give it another chance. I’ve not come across that plugin before Mike. The only problem I can see is that it’s out there for everyone to see where the dashboard widget is at least hidden most of the time. Nevertheless, I may give it a try. It’s a good alternative, thanks for pointing it out.

Dave, I’ve tried ecto previously but couldn’t really get into it, I’m not really sure why to be honest, because it sounds like something I would love. It was while ago though, so I may give it another chance.

]]> By: Dave http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Dave Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:42:46 +0000 http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/#comment-1633 I consider ecto (http://infinite-sushi.com/software/ecto/) an indispensable tool! I consider ecto (http://infinite-sushi.com/software/ecto/) an indispensable tool!

]]> By: Mike Panic http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-1615 Mike Panic Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:18:21 +0000 http://www.oakinnovations.co.uk/blog/2007/08/28/5-essential-osx-blogging-tools/#comment-1615 If you don't like the idea of adsense settings in dashboard and you are obviously already using Firefox, look at the <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/500" rel="nofollow">Adsense notifier add-on</a>, I've been using it for nearly 2 years now and love it. If you don’t like the idea of adsense settings in dashboard and you are obviously already using Firefox, look at the Adsense notifier add-on, I’ve been using it for nearly 2 years now and love it.

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