It really depends on what you define as "simple". - For some it might be writing HTML and CSS directly and upload the files to some server via FTP. - For othe

It really depends on what you define as "simple". - For some it might be writing HTML and CSS directly and upload the files to some server via FTP. - For others it would be using a static site generator, and uploading the files via FTP or hooking up a git repo that builds deploys automatically. - There are hosted blogging services that provide a GUI, hosting and other affordances. - There are services that are part aggregator part blogging platforms, similar to the above but with social media bells and whistles. All of the above can essentially be hosted for free or very cheap. Alternatively you can host them yourself which is more involved. IMO for the tech savvy the second option is likely the most attractive and productive (SSG + git), the third option (blogging platform) is great if you want a GUI and an all-in-one experience that includes hosting. The fourth if you like social network stuff. The first is fast for starting out and can transition into the second down the line if needed.