Ok, ok, there’s not much in the world that’s hassle-free, but if you’re new to blogging, find the thought of hosting WordPress on your own intimidating, or just want to get started blogging without having to worry about the technology that makes your blog work, WordPress.com might be a good fit for you. I’ll give an overview of what services WordPress.com provides, whom it might or might not be suited to, how to get started, and and how you can make your WordPress.com blog your own.