Journalists interested in building a community news Web site from scratch can now access a resource put out by the Knight Citizen News Network (KCNN) that aims to help journalists create a low-cost multimedia site.

The resource, called "The Freebies List," is an aggregation of 73 free tools, in categories including: Search Engine Optimization & Metrics; Slideshows & Presentations; Content Management Systems; Multimedia; RSS Readers; and more.

KCNN is a self-help portal that guides both ordinary citizens and traditional journalists in launching and responsibly operating community news and information sites.

To view the list, go to http://www.kcnn.org/modules/the_freebies_list/.