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Blogging Software: Page 6 of 7

Expression Engine is easy to use once it's installed. The management interface was understandable and I was able to quickly access every function, from publishing to membership management. The application's combination of flexibility, powerful functions, ability to integrate with your existing Web site, and low one-time cost makes it a good choice for companies wanting to explore blogging beyond simple article posting, especially if you want to add blog functionality to your existing Web site.

Expression Engine

pMachine, Inc.

Price: $199

Traction is designed as a communication environment, and as such has various security levels to separate groups and their projects. This makes Traction a good fit for companies with multiple projects and multiple groups because Traction allows each to be defined with its own privileges. While the application is easy to use once it's been set up, there is a definite learning curve attached.

Traction will run on Windows, Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X, and is sold on the basis of the number of named users who can log into the system and are assigned access privileges. The system allows for an unlimited number of viewers. Its base price is $250 for two users and three projects, but companies wanting to take full advantage in a corporate setting will need at least TeamPage-15, which works with 15 users and five projects for $5,000. Larger configurations are priced individually.