I'm not sure I want our information housed away from our server.
The major blogging platforms (Blogger, Typepad, Wordpress) have extensive security systems to keep your information safe. And you can always opt to go with your own server to house your information, which may add some setup time up front.
Won't we be giving away the store for free?
To some extent (how's that for a noncommittal answer?) But seriously, you can set up your blog as a members-only site, which you can add to your membership benefits package.
We don't have enough time for our own Web site - how are we going to keep another site going?
Granted, it may feel like your doubling your work load (in the short run.) But once you've got it underway, and with a little planning, you may find your blog is a breeze to manage.
If we’re not housing it, can’t anyone go online and write whatever they want?
Blogging security allows for you to specifically identify who can post information. And there are a number of very effective "comment management" software packages that will block comment spam.
What if the host company goes out of business?
That's always a worry, whether you're dealing with a blogging host or your own Internet service provider. It's always a good idea to back up your online information, whereever it's being housed.
And a question I get asked from time to time:
How do they (the free blogging sites) make their money?
Typepad and Wordpress offer expanded services for a tiered system of payment. And check out this authoritative blog - The Calico Cat - for some theories on how Blogger makes its money.
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