Best Blogging Platforms

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I was thinking of making a blog to write some stuff on, but I realized I don't even know where to do that. I don't usually read blogs. I have no idea which platforms are still active.

I was thinking Tumblr, but that seems to have a bit of a bad reputation now?

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realslacker · 7 years ago

Blogger is still a thing. You could also make a WordPress site.

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mlemon · 7 years ago

If you have a gmail account, you can set up a Blogger account and have your first post in < 5 min. Absolutely the easiest solution to get started, and maybe Google will treat you nice for SEO because it is their platform?

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whitecloud197 · 7 years ago

I just now looked at wordpress. At the start it says "Start with a free account" then it immediately makes you choose between a 5 or 10 dollar account.

I guess WP isnt free ?

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taralundrigan · 7 years ago

You should check out Wix! It's super easy to use. I have my portfolio and blog set up there. They have amazing free or reasonably priced themes and you don't need to know any code. I used WordPress before but found I'd have to go in and literally edit code to make the themes work properly.

Check out my website it took me about 12 hours to customize this theme. It's cheap and you can set up your own domain through them ��

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panzernoob · 7 years ago

Great site -and I couldn’t agree more. Word Press is overrated.

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taralundrigan · 7 years ago

Thanks man. WordPress is good for people who know how to code, I knew enough but it just became a hassle to try and keep everything working properly.

There are so many companies like Wix out there these days, its a great time to be a blogger.

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TheBloodEagleX · 7 years ago

Check out Weebly as well. https://www.weebly.com/

It's a lot drag and drop elements. I used to code everything on Weebly but it's gotten more and more enhanced over the years, so now I don't even bother. It all comes out great and I get exactly what I want.

The main benefit of WordPress, I'd say, is that you can host it on your own computer, if you want to. Which if you're into tech it ends up being part of the fun.

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whitecloud197 · 7 years ago

I have no experience with writing blogs, I work in emergency services and have often thought about starting a blog and just write about a "In the life of EMS" kind of posts. Some people I heard write for mental health reasons (As in it helps them decompress ) and thought I'd give it a shot. But I've never even read a blog before. And i dont know if it would even be something worth doing. Or have any interest in the public.

But keep me updated if you can. I'd like to see how you get started

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musman · 7 years ago

Not OP but I wanted to say, you probably have read a “blog” before because almost all news sites run on a blogging engine. Of course, I’m being annoying by being technical but just wanted to reassure you at some point you did read a blog.

But more importantly, I love writing on my blog because it does help me decompress. My posts are personal posts, updates on projects I’m working on, or even a few photos I took. I write for myself mostly because I don’t have many followers of my blog.

I think you should definitely start writing/blogging because it will be stories people will surely want to read! ��

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whitecloud197 · 7 years ago

Is word Press mobile friendly ? Or does it require a PC?

Maybe I'll start today. You can be my first reader :)

My PC wont be set up till next week. All I got is my phone and Tablet for now

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i_give_you_gum · 7 years ago

Some folks will have a main site and then post to medium occasionally with a link back to their main site

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emkay99 · 7 years ago

Having used several platforms over the years, I settled on WordPress, which I think is the best around for any purpose. And whether people "still read blogs" depends mostly on what sort of blog it is.

Cooking blogs, for instance, are still popular and will probably continue to be, because there will always be avid foodies. The success of a tech blog depends on whether you have the training & experience to present yourself as an expert. Political blogs seem to be not so popular as they used to, mostly I think because people have their minds made up in the U.S. and no one is interested in seeing contrary opinions.

My own blog is book reviews ONLY, I've been doing it for 20 years (on a website before blogs were invented), and my readership continues to grow, slowly but surely. I also have a large proportion of long-time subscribers, which makes me feel good about it.

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Looking for a blog platform

Posted by googhalava · in r/selfhosted · 6 years ago

I'm struggling to find a blogging platform that would meet all of the below criteria:

not a Wordpress
private mode (login protected content viewing)
easy post writing interface supporting mobile and pasting images from iPhone

The best I’ve found so far is Grav but Wife Acceptance Factor of the posting interface is low there.

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superluserdo · 6 years ago

Not sure if it's exactly what you want, but Pelican is a simple static site generator that you can write posts in markdown with, including stuff like embedding images.

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devianteng · 6 years ago

I use Pelican for my blog.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

I really dislike static site generators as a point of principle, but I can't deny that your page load times are fantastic.

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fazalmajid · 6 years ago

I ditched Wordpress for Hugo and couldn't be happier. The structure of WP makes it all but impossible to follow front-end optimization best practices, for starters.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

I really enjoy the simplicity of Ghost (ghost.org) and it's super easy to install.

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subcake · 6 years ago

don't have any suggestions, just really curious why it cant be WordPress?

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agentpanda · 6 years ago

Personally I don't run it because it's super heavy compared to how it worked in the past- tons of hooks and APIs and fun add-ins that were awesome when Web 2.0 was first kicking off and we all wanted everything to be silky around the edges and I was just getting into web dev, but now it reminds me of Windows kinda: it's run everywhere in weird configurations for its ubiquity, not for its features/benefits.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Ghost is decent, like people have said, but there's also Hugo. I played with it once, but I'm not a huge blogger so it didn't make much sense to keep messing with it.

Edit: Never mind, can't really do the mobile thing. :P

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one_is_the_loneliest · 6 years ago

> Hugo

Or logins, unless you configure user/pass with your web server, but that would apply to any service.

I haven't used Ghost, but in the past it was basically the same as Hugo, where it basically just turns markdown into a web page.

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BadLilJuJu · 6 years ago

>Never mind, can't really do the mobile thing. :P

There are CMS for Hugo. :)

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Ghost supports all of these, I'm pretty sure.

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googhalava · OP · 6 years ago

Nope. No adding content from iPhone. They don’t support mobile Safari in admin.

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What blogging platform would you use if you were starting today?

Posted by ghostntheshell · in r/Blogging · 5 years ago

For blog pros, if you were starting over today. What platform would you choose and why? (Note: Not asking about a platform for beginners. Which platform would you choose for a full time effort if you didn't have the sunk cost of your current platform...)

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hopesthoughts · 5 years ago

If you want to learn all about themes, plugins, etc self-hosted Wordpress. If you just want to blog, write.as.

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namr · 5 years ago

If I were just starting today, I would either use WordPress or Blogger. I find these to be the easiest to learn and use, and provides everything that's needed for new bloggers.

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ghostntheshell · OP · 5 years ago

Thanks, I should clarify, not a novice to blogging but I haven't done it as a full time effort. For those that run blogs as a business, if they could start over, what would you choose?

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namr · 5 years ago

I'd say self-hosted WordPress on any host you choose. There's a bunch of themes and plugins you can choose from, and it's just open. You can customize it however you like.

I've also heard that Squarespace is pretty good for starting online stores, but don't have much experience (or knowledge) with it.

However, I haven't made much money consistently yet, so take my words with a grain of salt.

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dandellionKimban · 5 years ago

Self-hosted WordPress. Easy to use and super flexible.

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ganwaniKamal · 5 years ago

choose self hosted or hosting from third party like godaddy or other, WORDPRESS is a GREAT TOOL

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Stormtrooper501 · 5 years ago

What means self-hosted? Like doing it in bluehost or another like that?

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bookchaser · 5 years ago

Self-hosting actually means you are operating your own web server, which is a highly technical process. It means you control the configuration of the web server, and probably even own the server (although you can rent/lease servers), and might even have the server located in your home or at your place of business.

You are 'remotely hosting' whether you do it with wordpress.com or bluehost.com or any other hosting company.

It's just that bloggers who began blogging after wordpress.com existed think of wordpress.com as a sort of default and so they incorrectly use the term 'self hosting.'. Wordpress.com is just another webhost like Bluehost, etc. The difference is, the nice folks who make the WordPress software get their income from wordpress.com, and if you host with Bluehost (or whomever) you are merely using their software for free.

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dandellionKimban · 5 years ago

Yes. You buy some hosting and domain and install it there (it's really easy and usually there's some script on the server so it's a two clicks operation).

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dak4ttack · 5 years ago

Testing out ideas: free blogger

Implementing something for real: wordpress with a host

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nickwarters · 5 years ago

Self made Gatsby site for the front end, and Wordpress for the data source for all the content.

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dandellionKimban · 5 years ago

Well, if click, enter blog name, enter e-mail, click, click is hard... then we have a problem.

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I want to start a blog but don’t know where to begin

Posted by Writer_max · in r/Namecheck · 1 month ago

I have been wanting to start a blog for some time, but I honestly do not know where to start. I keep reading guides on how to start a blog in 2025, but most of them are too general or mainly trying to sell hosting services. What I really need is clear, simple, and experience-based advice from people who have actually built successful blogs.

Here are my main questions right now:

1. Best Blogging Platform for Beginners:
A lot of people recommend WordPress, but I also see Medium, Substack, and Wix mentioned. If the long-term goal is to grow traffic, rank in search engines, and eventually make money, which platform is truly the best starting point?

2. Blog Hosting and Speed:
Should I invest in a hosting service like Bluehost, Dreamhost or Hostinger right away? How much does reliable hosting really matter for SEO, blog performance, and growth in the early stages?

3. Choosing a Blogging Niche:
How do I pick the right blog niche? Is it better to focus on one specific topic from day one, or experiment with different ideas until I figure out what resonates with readers?

4. Content Strategy and SEO Basics:
How many blog posts should I launch with? What is the best way to do keyword research, optimize articles for SEO, and plan content that can bring long-term traffic? Should I focus more on evergreen posts or trending topics at first?

5. Driving Traffic Beyond SEO:
When you were starting out, how did you get your first readers? Do platforms like social media, Pinterest, or newsletters still work for promoting a new blog in 2025, or is SEO the only real long-term strategy?

6. Monetization in the First Year:
If I want to eventually make money blogging, where should I start? Should I focus on affiliate marketing, display ads, or building an email list to sell digital products later on?

If you have real experience starting a blog recently, I would really value hearing your step by step journey. How did you go from zero visitors to consistent traffic? How long did it take before you earned your first income?

My goal is to avoid beginner mistakes and create a blog that is sustainable, optimized for SEO, and capable of long-term growth in both audience and revenue. Any practical advice from experienced bloggers in 2025 would be a huge help.

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hb3th · 1 month ago

I’ve read through this whole thread and honestly, it’s one of the better discussions I’ve seen about starting a blog in 2025. The advice here shows there isn’t just one “right” way, it depends on your goals. Here’s a quick breakdown of the main takeaways:

Platforms: WordPress is still the go-to if you want flexibility and SEO control. Substack or Medium are good if you want to just start writing without tech headaches, and you can always migrate later.
Hosting: Paying for decent hosting (Bluehost, SiteGround, Hostinger, etc.) gives you more credibility and control. Free options are okay for testing, but serious bloggers usually upgrade fast.
Content Strategy: Launch with at least 5–10 strong posts. Use keyword research to target low-competition topics, but also focus on being helpful and authentic.
Traffic: SEO is powerful but slow. Social media, newsletters, and even Pinterest are still effective for new blogs. Some argue YouTube/TikTok can build an audience faster, and then you funnel that traffic back to your blog.
Monetization: Don’t expect big income overnight. Most bloggers who shared here started seeing results after 6–12 months. The first year should be about learning, publishing consistently, and building an email list. Money follows traffic + trust.
Success Stories: A few people here grew from zero to thousands of visits in under a year by being consistent and learning SEO. The common thread: they didn’t quit in the early, quiet months.

The bottom line: If you want to blog, just start. Don’t get stuck comparing platforms for months. Pick one, write consistently, learn as you go, and adapt based on what works. Blogging is a long game, but it can still pay off with both traffic and income if you stick with it.

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isaac_kelvin · 1 month ago

I’ll be the odd one out here and say that blogging in 2025 isn’t always the best first move. Don’t get me wrong, blogs still work, but the competition is brutal. Millions of new posts go live every day, and SEO can take 6–12 months before you see any traction. That’s a long time to write into the void.

If I were starting from zero today, I’d actually begin with YouTube or TikTok to build an audience faster. Short-form video has insane reach compared to a new blog. Once you’ve built a following there, you can funnel people back to your blog or newsletter where you have more control.

That being said, a blog is still valuable as a long-term asset. Videos get buried in feeds, but a blog post can rank on Google for years. My point is: you don’t have to choose one or the other. Start where you can get attention fastest, then use your blog as the “home base” for your content and monetization.

So if you’re passionate about writing, go for blogging. If you want faster results, consider building on social first and layering blogging on top of it later.

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Key-Lifeguard-7425 · 1 month ago

hey my friend.

i read your whole post and man, i felt that. seriously. that feeling of being totally overwhelmed by a million "ultimate guides" that all end with a hard sell for a hosting service is the worst. it's why most people quit before they even start.

the problem is you're trying to figure out how to build the entire skyscraper at once. right now all you need to do is pour the concrete foundation. the rest can wait.

i've been where you are. so let me give you the simple, no-bs answers i wish someone had given me.

platform: wordpress.org. end of story. it's the only one you truly own and control. medium, substack they're like building your empire on rented land. you need to be the king of your own kingdom.

hosting: you mentioned hostinger. it's a great choice. why? because its fast and it won't break your bank. speed is the only thing that really matters in the beginning. don't overthink the tiny details just pick one that's known for speed.

niche: start specific. laser-focused. you can always go broader later. if you try to be everything to everyone you'll be nothing to no one. pick one single problem you can solve for one single type of person.

content, seo, traffic, monetization: forget all of it for now. seriously. that's step 10 stuff. thinking about monetization before you have visitors is like worrying about what color to paint your Bugatti when you don't have a drivers license yet. 😅

your only goal for the next 30 days is this:

get wordpress installed on a fast host.

write and publish your first 5 articles on your super-specific topic.

that's it. that's the whole game right now.

you got this. stop reading guides and start building.

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wildour · 1 month ago

That’s a solid breakdown. Quick question though - when you started, how did you decide on your first niche without overthinking it?

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Key-Lifeguard-7425 · 1 month ago

I didn't specify anything, my friend. Believe it or not, I decided to write about my various specialties for 20 days, as if I were learning how to use the platform and other tools.

But later, I learned more about SEO and specialized in specific keywords. I began writing articles related to these keywords. After finishing, I try to publish them and manually add "organic" backlinks to Google, but with extreme caution, of course.

After that, I'll specialize in other keywords to be somewhat comprehensive. Google loves that.

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DreamHostCare · 1 month ago

Hey there! DreamHost Support here.

We appreciate you considering us for your hosting needs, and we’d be happy to assist with getting everything set up. We also agree that WordPress is a great choice for maintaining control. If you’d like us to take a closer look or give more personalized recommendations, just drop us a DM. We’ll do our best to guide you through the process. Have a wonderful day! - AA

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No-Signal-6661 · 1 month ago

The best blogging platform is WordPress, it is flexible, beginner-friendly, and you can move your blog around hostings whenever you want, compared to Wix or other website builder providers. While for hosting, I suggest you look into Nixihost, I've been hosting my WordPress websites with them for the past 2 years and haven't had any major issues. My websites are fast, support is great, and the price is affordable. I only pay 120$ per year for 5 websites, but for one website only you can go as cheap as 60$ per year, with SSL, security, and backups included.

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Which self hosted blogging platform?

Posted by tradinghumble · in r/selfhosted · 2 years ago

I’m used to Wordpress but wondering what people are self hosting these days.

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0x3e4 · 2 years ago

Ghost is also a nice alternative

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

I’m using Ghost 👻 simple and minimalistic. WordPress is a tank, too heavy for blogs (and too many security issues because of plugins). With ghost, you’re focusing on your content, not on esthetic (which is useful nowadays)

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FunkMunki · 2 years ago

That's why I love it. It's quite fast as well. I only have about 60 articles right now, but I'm sure it won't slow down as I progress.

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FunkMunki · 2 years ago

I second this. I use Ghost for my site.

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itsmegoddamnit · 2 years ago

It’s very nice but their move to stop supporting SQLite is really making it more cumbersome to self host.

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Jebedia47 · 2 years ago

I use Grav. Flat file (no database), php, nice optional admin panel. Really easy to backup. No extra steps whenever you want to make a change.

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merpkz · 2 years ago

Can you do better than WordPress? If not WordPress it is.

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yelosi9530 · 10 months ago

Old and bloted with outated tech stack. just my thought.

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gdzxzxhcjpchdha · 2 years ago

I use 11ty in combination with nextcloud. I have all my markdown files in nextcloud and edit/add them from there, and I have a file watcher that invokes the 11ty builder on change.

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M-fz · 2 years ago

Any particular theme you recommend?

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gdzxzxhcjpchdha · 2 years ago

I used to have gitlab, but it consumed all the resources on my small VPS. A few bash scripts work really great ;)

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xNickodemus · 2 years ago

I'm still on WordPress. There is just so much out there in terms of tools, support, and videos specifically for WordPress. I don't do anything too crazy, but I know it can scale well if I wanted to add other features or pages to my sites.

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Is Blogger worth it at all?

Posted by CharlesIntheWoods · in r/Blogging · 3 months ago

I created my first blog in 2006 as a middle schooler and I've been blogging on and off since then. Each time I started a new project, I always used Blogger.

Recently I've had two new blog ideas, and while I've tried to start with other platforms (like Wordpress), I'm not sure if it's the nostalgia, but Blogger just feels like home and always preferred it. These blogs I am thinking of starting up are both mostly passion projects for fun on the side and I don't expect them to become full-time ventures, but if I they do find a way to gain traction or some sort of money, that would be nice. I guess my worry is by some miracle one of these blogs does gain traction, I don't want to look back and wish I didn't use Blogger. Thought I'd gather some people's thoughts as I prepare to move forward.

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tomversation · 3 months ago

I blogged for 15 years using blogger starting in 2005. But all my new current blogs are on Wordpress. It’s a better choice.

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Fantastic_Ad5010 · 3 months ago

Totally agree! Wordpress offers way more flexibility and control, especially if you're thinking of scaling or monetizing later. Blogger feels simpler but can limit your growth in the long run.

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StevenJang_ · 3 months ago

Why so?

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tomversation · 3 months ago

Wordpress has more features and it looks better & has more themes. It’s always updated where Blogger isn’t. For all those years I wanted to switch from blogger to Wordpress but there are over 9000 posts in my old blog and to move them all would be impossible

Blogger blogs always appear dated. Nothing fresh about them. I loved it at the time and made thousands of dollars, but time to move on.

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Key-Aioli-3703 · 3 months ago

Blogger is still a good option, and you are driven by nostalgia, but also by experience, so yes, use Blogger.

Just pick a great free template according to your likes and functionality, and just write and post.

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Kenswick · 3 months ago

Blogger is where my family and friends go to get updates on what’s happening in my life. I live far from them and I don’t post on social anymore. I don’t care about money so it’s perfect for my needs.

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Ok-Pea4901 · 3 months ago

YES 100% blogger is worth it , as I am also currently making blogs for 3 months and does not face any problems and I can easily manage with my studies since I have to just apply for ad sense for earning and rest all thing are good and earning may start after 5-6 months after consistent post

THANY YOU FOR READING THIS POST !!

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Intrepid_Dish_3619 · 2 months ago

Olá, colega. Se importaria de me dizer se já faturou algo e quanto até então? Estou tendo contato com os blogs agora e estive bastante interessado em começar a blogar e conseguir faturar algo.

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VinceInMT · 3 months ago

I’ve been using blogger for years and like it. My blogs are about niche hobbies, interests, and passions and I have no interest in monetizing them so it works great for me.

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What blogging platform do you use?

Posted by sendintheotherclowns · in r/Blogging · 5 years ago

What platform/s do you use for blogging?

This is meant to be more of an interest question as opposed to asking for advice.

I blog for my technical career, it ensures that what's in my head can be shared so I can cram more in without risk of forgetting.

I started on WordPress, then I built my own CMS many years ago but security issues made it a chore to deal with, I've now settled upon github pages and Jekyll.

Edit:

Lots of good feedback and suggestions, cheers fam.

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SelfExplore11 · 5 years ago

WordPress is definitely the way to go for me. It's user friendly, and you don't need to be a pro to use it or figure things out. The plugins make thing super easy. There's a plugin for everything. I love how it integrates with eCommerce as well.

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RedK121 · 5 years ago

I m on WordPress l like how it s simple to use for beginners like me and it looks neat. Like a lot so far.

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hernansartorio · 5 years ago

Jekyll with GH Pages too for one blog, and Bloggi (which I built) for another. Moving the former to Bloggi soon too.

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RRummel · 5 years ago

Hi hernansartorio, that sounds interesting (I am building a blogging engine myself), I would love to see an example of a blog you have created on Bloggi.

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Pebblezz · 5 years ago

Self hosted WordPress

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areyoudigginme · 5 years ago

self-hosted WordPress

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Best website for blogging?

Posted by AltruisticOil2026 · in r/Blogging · 7 months ago

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VibeIncome · 7 months ago

Wordpress can be pretty easy with some quick tutorials and honestly if it’s seeming complicated most other options will be worse. YouTube can be great for free tutorials. Affiliatemarketinga2z subreddit also has some helpful stuff in there and the platform it uses (WA) will have free Wordpress training if you sign up as a starter, if you don’t plan to monetize the blog you can just take advantage of the free starter membership to learn Wordpress and never upgrade because the more advanced lessons are really for monetizing and driving traffic once you’ve already learned the basics.

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Aatfsurvival · 7 months ago

Systeme.io is great for everything marketing and building a blog

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TheMorningGrapevine · 7 months ago

Try wordpress.com. Not .org

There are many blogging templates and it’s easy to set up.

Wordpress.org is for setting ip websites from scratch.

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stupidfuckingbitchh · 7 months ago

Ugh but every time you turn around you get robbed on an upgrade I swear

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TheMorningGrapevine · 7 months ago

You dont need to upgrade anything. Unless you want to use your own URL but that’s the case with every blogging platform.

There are many free templates. Not sure what upgrades they are asking for.

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shoppingsutra · 7 months ago

Use WordPress and use Elementor and Astra plugin. Download free template from there and create blog

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DrDMango · 7 months ago

Publii is really simple.

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What is the best blogging site?

Posted by ReelPotatoVision · in r/Blogging · 5 months ago

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Sanjeevk93 · 5 months ago

You can start with Blogger and Medium. These platforms let you start blogging without any upfront cost.

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Angels_Kitchen · 5 months ago

You can use Wordpress, if you need something simple you can use free templates and the free plan.

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itmemes · 5 months ago

blogger

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yaKashif · 5 months ago

Blogger, Lykhari, Medium

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itsanindyanath · 5 months ago

Medium, Blogger, Sites Google, Subtract, Wix

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Blogging platforms other than blogspot?

Posted by kitchen_ace · in r/osr · 3 years ago

Every once in a while I get an idea and think "that would make a good blog post," but I don't have a blog. I'm pretty anti-Google so I don't want to set up a blogger/blogspot account. What other platforms are there? I've only really seen WordPress (which is OK enough) and self-hosted solutions (maybe if it's simple?) as alternatives. I guess there's also things like medium.com, but no thanks.

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[deleted] · 3 years ago

"Self-hosting" gets a no-brainer with providers who offer 1-click-installations. I recommend WordPress, too.

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ShockTohp · 3 years ago

Self hosting is pretty simple, if you have any tech back ground at all. Other than that substack is probably the biggest alt-tech platform.

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kitchen_ace · OP · 3 years ago

I guess my bigger issue with self-hosting is I don't know what options there are that provide an advantage to using a hosted platform. Like I know I can host my own version of WordPress, is it worth the hassle compared to just using WP's own hosting?

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ShockTohp · 3 years ago

For WordPress I would say no. Self Hosting fits best with static site generators like Hugo. It's the most economical option IF the technical know-how is "free." If you care more about getting started immediately WordPress hosted on their hardware is probably the best. If you want the learning that comes with rolling your own and can handle the delay and quirks that come with that, go self hosted.

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orobouros · 3 years ago

I self host WordPress using docker. It'll cost a bit for the service but it's easy as heck to use.

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kitchen_ace · OP · 3 years ago

Any reason why you chose to do it that way, over just using existing hosting like wordpress.com?

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orobouros · 3 years ago

One, I'm already running docker for other website needs, so it's just a matter of adding a database table and subdomain entry. Two, I prefer owning all my own data.

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orobouros · 3 years ago

One, I'm already running docker for other website needs, so it's just a matter of adding a database table and subdomain entry. Two, I prefer owning all my own data.

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orobouros · 3 years ago

One, I'm already running docker for other website needs, so it's just a matter of adding a database table and subdomain entry. Two, I prefer owning all my own data.

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miqued · 3 years ago

BXBandits uses Substack: https://bxbandits.substack.com

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grumpEwizard · 3 years ago

I use Wordpress and found it the best for my purposes. It's open source and there are a number of options for how to use it. There are some free hosting options or you can pay to host. One thing I like about it is that it very flexible and you can add what you need to it or keep it minimal and simple. If you decide you want to do video, ecommerce, premium content or add some other functionality to it, someone has probably already created a plug -in. There's lots of support for it.

It has a phone app so if you want to write down an idea quickly in your drafts folder, respond to comments, do a quick post with an image or anything on the go, it works great.

I have also tried blogger and Squarespace. Both are OK from a function standpoint.

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