Not that I am saying that the top 100 bloggers in Technorati are professionals, but you get the idea. There are some real dominators in this space and it was interesting of Brian Solis to put together this list. Take a look and see where your own application is being used by some of the top bloggers in the world. I would have liked to have seen this list 5 years ago. Moveable Type was the dominant force then, and WordPress splashed on the scene with Matt Mullenweg and the crew. I would also like to see where we are a few more years from now.

I myself started out using Moveable Type. I was wanting to make sure I was using the best of the best available, and when I finally completed my research, they seemed to be the best. The reason for my change? It is very simple. I was overrun by spammers. I had a few problems with their “Black List” spam filter and I was inundated by spammers and porn sites and all the rest and I heard about this new blogging platform that made that better. I never looked back after that and I wonder what the UI is like for that platform now that I have been away for a while.I might just set up a MT blog and check it out. My problem is I am addicted to using a blog editors now. I love Windows Live Writer and get along with ecto because they have yet to show me any other options for my Mac Book Pro. In fact I have said that if I had a developer with some skills I could make an editor that we professional bloggers and the serious blog enthusiast would love to use.

Photo via via “How To Make A Badass WordPress Logo” from 3nhanced.com

I have been getting ready for attending the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, Texas this week and have suddenly been bombarded with new calls and emails from companies looking to hire a professional blogger.  Seems word got out that we help companies hire bloggers to help them with the social media needs.  Either that or a few years of hard work have finally paid off.  Nonetheless, if you have called or emailed me and I haven’t been able to get back to you and discuss your needs, please be patient and I will make sure you get a call or return email as soon as I have a moment or two to put together.

I am actually typing this post using Windows Live Writer as I zip through the clouds at 37,000 feet.  The application allows me to save a local draft and once I find that wifi connection or get to the Internet access I need I can post as much as I want.  Well that is if this battery will give me just a little more life.

Those of you that are looking to be hired as a blogger and have contacted me or called, I too will be getting back to you as soon as I can.  Seems they don’t allow me to call yo back while whisking through the clouds.  Those of you that would like to get on our windshield for opportunities to blog, please feel free to contact me via email or use the number on the contact page.  I will try to get to you as soon as i am able.  After all, there are plenty of companies out there looking for your services.