We've been thinking for a while how Typepad has dropped behind in the blogging platforms wars what with Tumblr and others now having great speed and functionality.
"The first part of the new TypePad is a beautiful redesign of TypePad.
We’ve eliminated some of the biggest annoyances. (2 sets of tabs,
anyone?) Second, we’ve also built the All New TypePad to help you get
more traffic. Third: we’ve made improvements to features you already
use, like search engine optimization options, changing URLs on the fly,
a revolutionary commenting experience and more. Plus, we’ve added great
new features, like the ability to follow your favorite bloggers,
helping you connect with your readers, and to help your audience engage
with you and your blog."
If you feel inclined the new features are in this video