I’d prefer something free / open source, but am willing to consider subscription sites up to $10/mo. It should have features that allow for comments, traceback, etc.

Please share your suggestions, experience, and a sample blog usint the tool you prefer – many thanks!

·A blog is an online diary where people share their thoughts and daily activities. Due to the easy availability of online publishing tools, even an average internet user can start a blog.

Blogger,
LiveJournal,
Xanga,
Typepad

these are some free blog hosts with template and design tools and money making opportunities too, more details available at-

http://www.pcworkathome.in/blog.html