Ecto Blog Client

I am testing out the ecto blogging client. It is jam packed full of features, including the ability to upload images directly to your blog (assuming you are posting to a blog that supports the Metaweblog Api for uploading images; Our Blogger blog does not support this).

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Ecto Features

• support for multiple weblogs and servers (with easy-to-use Account Manager)


• intuitive interface for creating and editing weblog entries (customizable with spellcheck, syntax-coloring, and find-replace)


• full local control of recently posted entries and drafts (with search function)


• quick access toolbar menu with HTML tag templates plus keyboard shortcuts (fully modifiable)


• support of all available remote control options of MovableType and TypePad (posting entries with continuation, summary, keywords, multiple categories, trackback, text-formatting, comment options)


• easily change the posting date of entries


• full-featured HTML-rendered preview of entries using Safari's WebKit


• advanced file and image upload tool (supports converting and thumbnailing images, with history of uploaded files)


• save settings on a per-blog basis


• send notifications by email (with Address Book support)


• insert details of the currently playing iTunes song in your entry


• embedded debug console to troubleshoot network connections


• extensive help documentation accessible from within ecto


• hate the metal and icons? Just switch with the supplied aqua-metal switcher!


• and much more!